Missouri | Morning Ag Clips

September 18, 2019

HEALTH AND SAFETY ...

Harvest is 'tough row to hoe' for stressed farmers

Farming is tough physical work, but it's also tough mental work

September 18, 2019

Harley Naumann

TOUR ...

Diversified Forage Tour in Taney County Sept. 26

Call the Taney County Extension office at 417-546-4431 by Monday, Sept. 23 to pre-register

September 18, 2019

Conservation tillage practices like no-till allow farmers to plant cash crop seeds with little disturbance to the soil, which protects the habitat for billions of the soil’s microorganisms. USDA NRCS photo via Flickr

WORKSHOP ...

SW Missouri Soil Health Workshop is Sept. 24

No other factor can affect plant health like healthy soil can

September 17, 2019

Jill Scheidt

SOYBEAN DISEASE ...

Uncommon "target spot" confirmed in Barry Co.

Target spot appears in the lower canopy of soybeans as dark brown lesions

September 17, 2019

Sarah Havens

WOODLAND STEWARDSHIP ...

Missouri Woodland Steward Program Sept. 23

University of Missouri Extension is offering "Call Before You Cut"

September 17, 2019

Pemiscot County has achieved Agri-Ready County Designation. Missouri Farmers Care (MFC), a coalition of more than 40 leading Missouri agricultural groups, designates counties that create an environment conducive to agricultural entrepreneurship and opportunity which actively support Missouri's agriculture industry. The designation of Pemiscot County solidifies Southeast Missouri as the first Agri-Ready Designated region. (Courtesy of Missouri Farmers Care)

AGRI-READY COUNTY ...

Pemiscot County designated Agri-Ready

Marks first Agri-Ready region

September 16, 2019

Conducting a bull breeding soundness exam (BSE) to make sure your bull is structurally and reproductively sound prior to the breeding season is important to ensure these results, says Patrick Davis MU Extension Regional Livestock Field Specialist. (Screenshot from flyer)

BREEDING SOUNDNESS ...

Make sure bulls are ready for breeding season

Davis urges cattle producers to contact your veterinarian to conduct a BSE

September 16, 2019

The Missouri Corn Growers Association joined fellow agriculture groups in Fulton, Mo., today to endorse Gov. Mike Parson for re-election. Pictured (l-r): Missouri Corn board member Jay Fischer, MCGA Vice President Greg Schneider, Gov. Mike Parson, MCGA President Mark Scott and MCGA CEO Gary Marshall. (Courtesy of Missouri Corn Growers Association)

GOVERNOR RACE ...

MCGA supports Parson for Governor

Corn Growers announce support for Gov. Mike Parson in the 2020 election

September 15, 2019

GOING DIGITAL ...

Pork Checkoff moving remittance payments online

System designed to significantly reduce processing time, paper and expenses

September 15, 2019

Enrollment open ...

Missouri farm is classroom for grazing school

Regenerative ag topics to focus on growing healthier soil, food, profits