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 […]
Post-USDA report rally could offer corn, soybean marketing opportunities
A post-USDA rally could give farmers an opportunity to make sales ahead of harvest. Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge says the USDA’s August Supply and Demand report gave corn […]
Tyson Foods announces changes to its beef business
Tyson Foods has announced a restructuring to its beef operations. According to a company release, Tyson will anchor its beef business around three facilities in the central U.S.: Dakota City, […]
SW Minnesota farmer: rising costs are “very nerve-racking”
A southwest Minnesota farmer is discouraged by rising input costs. Bob Worth grows corn and soybeans near Lake Benton. “It really does look tough, because I’ve already done some pricing […]
Cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop. October live cattle closed $3.75 lower at $220.05 and December live cattle closed $3.35 lower […]