Agriculture

Baby wipes on the market today are made of pulp, plastic, and chemicals that can cause microplastic and hurt the environment.  Kyle Han is a [Read More]

A rice specialist in the Missouri Bootheel says there’s a shortage of rice seed as spring planting begins. “We’re predicted to have an increase in [Read More]

The USDA is expecting fewer corn acres to be planted in the United States this year and an ag economist says if realized, that could [Read More]

Missouri Farm Bureau is getting closer to offering a health plan option to its members. President Garrett Hawkins says the Missouri House approved a bill, [Read More]

A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says it’s realistic to advance the new farm bill through the House this year. Sam Graves tells Brownfield “I know [Read More]

An agricultural equipment dealer says when it comes to new and used farm equipment, some farmers are looking and others are buying this spring.  Joe [Read More]

U.S. Soy’s new textile design challenge is awarding college students for creating innovative multifunctional fabric using soy-based products. United Soybean Board director and Michigan soybean [Read More]

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts weak and deferred months firm, still ending the week modestly lower. The USDA sees 2024 U.S. soybean planted area [Read More]

(Photo: Economist Roger Cryan questions Kevin Krentz during the recent USDA Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing) A producer who served on the American Farm Bureau’s [Read More]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mostly higher watching direct business unfold.  April live cattle closed $1.40 higher at [Read More]