Category: Ag News
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Record Diesel Prices Squeeze Farmers at Harvest
U.S. farmers are heading into harvest with another major input cost moving sharply against them. The national average price for diesel climbed to a record $5.94 per gallon Wednesday, adding significant expense just as combines, tractors and grain trucks begin running long hours across the Corn Belt. Diesel prices are now about 61% higher than…
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DOJ Expands Beef Price Probe to Major Retailers
The federal investigation into high beef prices is expanding beyond meatpackers as the Department of Justice turns its attention to some of the nation’s largest grocery retailers. The DOJ Antitrust Division has reportedly requested information from eight major retailers: Kroger, Walmart, Publix, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize, Costco and Amazon. Investigators are examining how beef moves…
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Tiny Wasps Provide Natural Pest Control in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some of Missouri’s smallest wasps may also be among the most useful insects working in gardens and landscapes. Parasitoid wasps provide a natural form of pest control by targeting insects including aphids, caterpillars and beetles. Unlike the wasps homeowners typically notice around yards and buildings, these tiny beneficial insects generally do…
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R-CALF Pushes for Beef Origin Labels After Import Move
WASHINGTON — R-CALF USA is renewing its call for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef following a White House move designed to bring additional foreign beef into the U.S. market and ease pressure on consumer prices. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Aug. 26 allowing as much as 300,000 metric tons of additional lean beef trimmings…
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Missouri Producers Weigh Which Heifers to Keep
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — With cattle prices remaining strong, Missouri cow-calf producers face an expensive decision: sell valuable heifers today or keep them as replacements with hopes they pay off for years to come. A two-day workshop in Mount Vernon this week will focus on helping producers make that decision based on more than current…
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Missouri Soil Health Conference Set for September
Missouri farmers and agricultural producers will have an opportunity to learn more about soil health and regenerative farming practices during a free conference in Kansas City. The 2026 West Central Farmers and Producers Conference is scheduled for Sept. 17 at the KC Urban Impact Center. The event is part of a statewide series that brings…