FCS Financial Field Notes: Celebrating Ag at the Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair is an opportunity for FCS Financial to celebrate agriculture and the cooperative’s member-owners. FCS Financial Board of Directors Chair Beth Schnitker says Monday, August 17, has […]
Indiana State Fair helps connect consumers with local food and farm products
The Indiana State Fair is creating new opportunities to connect fairgoers to the products made across the state. Don Lamb, Indiana’s Director of Agriculture, says the state’s Indiana Grown program […]
Grassley hears farm bill concerns at Iowa State Fair
Ag policy conversations are front and center at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. US Senator Chuck Grassley says fairgoers have been asking him about the future of the next five-year […]
Despite setbacks, some optimism remains for farm bill
Cautiously optimistic about a new farm bill. Mark Bunselmeyer, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee adjourned for the August recess without advancing […]
Missouri AG to investigate fertilizer producers for possible price fixing
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway met with farmers at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, and she says the rising fertilizer costs were a concern. “The Missouri attorney general has […]
Missouri State Fair names champions in livestock, youth ham shows
Market livestock shows and cured meat judging are underway at the Missouri State Fair, and several champions have been named. The Grand Champion Pen of Chickens belongs to Judd Lawson […]
Southeast Missouri exhibitor sweeps first Missouri State Fair market turkey show
A 4-H member from southeast Missouri showed the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Turkeys at this year’s state fair. Hazel Hawks tells Brownfield “My grand champion bird was a […]
South-central MO exhibitor sweeps first Missouri State Fair market turkey show
A 4-H member from south-central Missouri showed the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Turkeys at this year’s state fair. Hazel Hawks tells Brownfield “My grand champion bird was a […]
Mizzou, Missouri 4-H launch direct admission pathway for students
The University of Missouri and Missouri 4-H have created a new pathway that helps 4-H members gain admission to Mizzou. The 4-H Mizzou Ready Direct Admission Pathway will guarantee admission […]
Heifer Xtravaganza returns to Missouri State Fair
The Missouri Simmental Association’s Heifer Xtravaganza is happening again this weekend at the Missouri State Fair. Event organizer Jim Puyear tells Brownfield it’s the third year for the event. “If […]