Tag: Farming
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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…
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Corn Leafhopper Found Earlier Than Expected in Missouri Fields
By The Ranch News Team COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists are encouraging corn growers to begin scouting fields after corn leafhoppers were discovered in Boone County several weeks earlier than they were last year. The insects were identified during routine field monitoring on June 16 and again on June 22 by MU…
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Heavy Rain Brings Drought Relief Across Much of Farm Country
By The Ranch News Team A dramatic shift in weather has brought welcome relief to many agricultural regions across the country, as widespread rainfall reduced drought conditions in several key farming and ranching states. While some communities dealt with localized flooding, the moisture has improved soil conditions and boosted prospects for crops and pastures in…