Tag: Farming
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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to Four More States as Investigation Continues
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have expanded a multistate foodborne illness investigation after confirming cyclospora cases in four additional states. The outbreak, which has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Those states join Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, bringing the total…
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Missouri Soybean Council Elects New Leadership Team
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri soybean farmers have selected a new leadership team for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council following the organization’s annual summer board meeting. Kevin Mainord of East Prairie was elected chair of the farmer led council. Joining him on the executive team are Justin Rone of Portageville as vice chair and Nathan…
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Harvest to Market Grants Open for Missouri and Kansas Food Businesses
Food and farm businesses across parts of western Missouri and rural Kansas have an opportunity to apply for funding aimed at expanding local food systems and strengthening rural economies. The Harvest to Market grant program is now accepting applications through Aug. 31, offering awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. No matching funds are required, and…
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Missouri Farmers Urged to Report Missing Livestock After Flooding
Missouri livestock producers affected by recent flooding are being encouraged to report missing or displaced animals as recovery efforts continue across several counties. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding swept through parts of southeast Missouri late last week, with some areas receiving nearly a foot of rain. The high water impacted farms and ranches across Crawford,…
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WASDE Lowers Beef Outlook While Poultry Production Grows
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report is projecting lower beef production over the next two years while poultry output continues to expand and milk production trends higher. For 2026, USDA trimmed its beef production forecast after seeing a slower pace of fed cattle marketings. Fewer steers and heifers moving through feedlots are…
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New Study Highlights Corn’s Economic Impact Across America
A new economic study released by the National Corn Growers Association shows America’s corn industry continues to be a major driver of the U.S. economy, extending far beyond the farm gate. According to the report, U.S. farmers harvested a record-breaking 17.02 billion bushels of corn in 2025 from nearly 99 million planted acres. The crop…