Tag: Farming
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Tractor Sales Slide as Farm Economy Stays Tight
U.S. tractor sales dropped nearly 11 percent in July as farmers hold onto equipment longer and watch expenses URBANA, Ill. — Farmers are keeping the checkbook closed when it comes to new iron. U.S. tractor sales fell 10.9 percent in July compared with a year ago, while combine sales dropped 5.3 percent, according to new…
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Missouri Soybean Yield Outlook Takes a Hit From Heat
Northern Missouri is seeing the biggest drop in projected yields as hot, dry weather continues COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri soybean growers are watching the weather closely as a long stretch of heat and shrinking soil moisture take a bite out of this year’s yield potential. The latest University of Missouri Extension soybean report shows projected…
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Six More Meat Processors Join USDA Product of USA Label Program
WASHINGTON — Six additional meat and poultry processors have signed on to USDA’s voluntary Product of USA labeling program, expanding an initiative designed to help consumers identify meat products that come entirely from animals born, raised, harvested and processed in the United States. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the latest additions, saying the label continues…
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Corn Leafhopper Found in Five Missouri Counties as Growers Urged to Scout Fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is encouraging corn producers to closely monitor fields after corn leafhoppers were confirmed in five Missouri counties earlier this growing season. Extension entomologist Ivair Valmorbida said the insect has now been identified in Boone, Barton, Christian, Cooper and Lawrence counties. The first detections were made in mid June,…
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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…