Author: Jason
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Agriculture States Ease Diesel Rules as Harvest Costs Soar
Record diesel prices are driving states to suspend fuel penalties, freeze tax increases and ease hauling restrictions as farmers harvest crops and move livestock. For Missouri producers, the pressure comes without a confirmed state waiver allowing red-dyed diesel in highway vehicles. Missouri law generally prohibits dyed fuel in the supply tank of vehicles operated on…
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Meyer Family Connects Cattle, Crops and Farm Succession
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — For Brock and Michele Meyer, building a farm that can support another generation means making sure each part of the operation supports the others. Their Angus genetics must produce functional cattle. Their crops must supply feed. Their finished cattle must meet contract requirements on schedule. The couple owns and operates Meyer…
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Hogs and Feeders Rally as Corn Slips Tuesday
Tuesday’s final grain and livestock futures from Barchart, with hogs and feeder cattle higher while corn eased.
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Soybeans Lead Broad Market Slide Monday
Monday’s final grain and livestock futures from Barchart, with soybeans leading a broad selloff and October hogs narrowly higher.
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MU Field Day to Show Virtual Fencing and Farm Drones
COOK STATION, MO – Missouri producers can see virtual fencing research, farm drone demonstrations and beef cattle reproduction technology at the University of Missouri’s Wurdack Extension and Education Center field day Friday, Oct. 2. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near Cook Station. Visitors can also tour facility improvements and learn…