Tag: Missouri Agriculture
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Missouri Weekly Ag Summary
April 6, 2026 Missouri cattle markets posted another strong week, with feeder cattle prices moving mostly $5 higher and some classes seeing even larger gains depending on quality and condition. Total feeder cattle receipts came in at 36,277 head, slightly below the previous week but still above year-ago levels. The Missouri stocker formula set a…
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FERTILIZER STICKER SHOCK FORCES TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD OF 2026 PLANTING
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A sharp rise in fertilizer prices is forcing farmers across the Midwest to rethink nutrient strategies heading into the 2026 growing season. Prices for key inputs like phosphorus and potassium have climbed significantly from levels seen just a few years ago, creating new pressure on already tight margins. Agronomists say growers may…
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MISSOURI WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE
Missouri Markets Push Higher as Cattle Lead the Charge Jason Mathis 3/23/2026 Missouri livestock markets came alive this past week, and if you spent any time around a sale barn, you could feel it. Buyers showed up ready to go to work, and they had to pay to get cattle bought. Feeder cattle led the…