Tag: Beef Production
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USDA Announces $8 Billion in Harvest Fuel Relief
WASHINGTON — USDA plans to provide $8 billion in one-time payments to farmers through a new Harvest Fuel Relief program aimed at offsetting a portion of increased production costs and losses during the 2026 crop year. President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the program Oct. 19. USDA says the assistance is intended…
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Free BQA Programs Set for Shelbina and Ewing
SHELBINA, Mo. — Northeast Missouri beef producers can earn or renew their Beef Quality Assurance certification at either of two free University of Missouri Extension programs scheduled in Shelbina and Ewing. The evening programs will take place Nov. 5 at the South Shelby Cafeteria in Shelbina and Jan. 14, 2027, at First Baptist Church in…
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Missouri Heifer Field Days Set for Milan and Luray
MILAN, Mo. — Northeast Missouri cattle producers will have two opportunities to learn more about replacement heifer selection, reproductive management and improving long-term cow herd profitability during upcoming University of Missouri Extension field days. The free Show-Me-Select Field Days are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Adrian Farms in Milan, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at…
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Farmers Question Relief From Dyed Diesel Order
Farmers and trucking groups say President Donald Trump’s executive order expanding access to dyed diesel could offer some savings on highway fuel use but will do little to offset the sharp increase in diesel costs. The order provides temporary federal penalty relief and a potential tax deferral for highway use of diesel normally reserved for…
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UFARM Takes Peoples Company Name
LINCOLN, Neb. — United Farm and Ranch Management is now operating as Peoples Company, bringing the nearly century-old business under the name of the Iowa-based firm that acquired it in January 2025. The name change took effect Oct. 2. The former UFARM team will continue serving landowners in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota.…
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Show-Me-Select Heifer Sale Set for Nov. 20
About 200 spring calving bred heifers will be offered Nov. 20 during the Southwest Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer sale at Joplin Regional Stockyards. The sale begins at 7 p.m. at the stockyards at 10131 Cimarron Road in Carthage. Twelve consignors are expected to offer certified heifers with projected calving dates from late January through April…