Tag: Farming
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Missouri Farm Succession Workshops Set for November
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. FCS Financial and University of Missouri Extension will hold five farm succession and estate planning workshops across Missouri in November. MU Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker will lead the sessions. Families will discuss how to transfer the day to day operation of a farm, talk through decisions together and plan for…
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Survey Finds Corn and Soybean Growers Still Under Pressure
WASHINGTON — Higher corn and soybean prices have eased some concerns, but many growers say production costs continue to squeeze their margins, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association. Farm Journal surveyed 1,200 corn and soybean growers for the report. Nearly two-thirds said they were moderately…
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USDA Limits Dairy Checkoff Spending
WASHINGTON — USDA is restricting how the dairy checkoff can spend farmers’ money on environmental initiatives following a lawsuit filed by three Wisconsin dairy producers. The department has directed the dairy checkoff to end funding for projects that seek environmental, social and governance commitments from producers and other businesses. USDA will review existing contracts to…
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MU Extension Urges Grain Bin Precautions Before Harvest
BOONVILLE, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is urging farmers to review grain storage safety procedures with employees and family members before harvest begins. Field specialist Todd Lorenz says flowing grain can trap a person within seconds. An adult can sink to knee depth in about four seconds and become completely covered in roughly 20…
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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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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…