Tag: Missouri
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Courtney Knupp Takes Leadership of Soybean Checkoff
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Courtney Knupp began work Oct. 1 as chief executive officer of the United Soybean Board, bringing nearly two decades of agricultural policy, trade and market development experience to the organization overseeing the national soybean checkoff. USB’s farmer board ratified her appointment in July. She most recently served as director of global…
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Farm Groups Praise Waiver as Local Diesel Savings Lag
SHELBINA, Mo. — Three Missouri agricultural organizations are praising Gov. Mike Kehoe’s temporary diesel and transportation relief, while prices reported at MFA in Shelbina Thursday showed dyed diesel just 4 cents per gallon below clear diesel. The Ranch reported clear diesel at $6.19 per gallon and dyed diesel at $6.15 on Oct. 1. At those…
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Missouri Diesel Waiver Offers Small Break in Shelbina
SHELBINA, Mo. — Missouri has temporarily eased diesel restrictions for agricultural transportation, but prices reported Thursday at MFA in Shelbina showed just a 4-cent difference between clear and dyed fuel. The Ranch’s Jason Mathis reported clear diesel at $6.19 per gallon and red-dyed diesel at $6.15 on Oct. 1. At those prices, buying 100 gallons…
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Agriculture States Ease Diesel Rules as Harvest Costs Soar
Record diesel prices are driving states to suspend fuel penalties, freeze tax increases and ease hauling restrictions as farmers harvest crops and move livestock. For Missouri producers, the pressure comes without a confirmed state waiver allowing red-dyed diesel in highway vehicles. Missouri law generally prohibits dyed fuel in the supply tank of vehicles operated on…
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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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Angus Forum Focuses on Genetics and Cattle Profits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About 100 cattle breeders, researchers and beef industry professionals met in Kansas City in August to discuss how genetics and management decisions affect profits across the cattle business. Angus Genetics Inc. hosted the two-day forum Aug. 18-19. Discussions covered market demands for cattle genetics, the value of traits such as fertility…