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4-H’ers & FFA Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity for Others Across Missouri
4-H’ers & FFA Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity for Others Across Missouri
4-H’ers & FFA Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity for Others Across Missouri
It seems like every time we turn around the Missouri 4-H'ers and the Missouri FFA are stepping up to help others across the state. This time it's not different as the two groups and Missouri Farmers Care are working with pork producers, meat processors and now FFA and 4-H youths to help curb food insecurity in the state. Accor...
Missouri Farmers Switch From Corn To Soybeans
Missouri Farmers Switch From Corn To Soybeans
Missouri Farmers Switch From Corn To Soybeans
COLUMBIA, Mo.– A lot of farmers may be switching to soybeans because of the high cost of growing corn. USDA’s first estimate for corn acreage in 2015 came in at 89.2 million acres, down about 1.5 million from last year. University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist David Reinbott told the 2015 MU Spring Ag Marketing Outlook Conference that farmers might switch another 500,000 t
Missouri Farmers Could Get Money Back For Organic Products
Missouri Farmers Could Get Money Back For Organic Products
Missouri Farmers Could Get Money Back For Organic Products
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri farmers could get money back for certifying their products as organic. The Missouri Department of Agriculture this week announced farmers could get as much as $750 back for certification costs. Those who certify between October 2014 and September 30th are eligible...
Behka’s Buildings at the Fair: The Agriculture Building [PHOTOS]
Behka’s Buildings at the Fair: The Agriculture Building [PHOTOS]
Behka’s Buildings at the Fair: The Agriculture Building [PHOTOS]
There is so much stuff going on at the Missouri State Fair that is so important to people in our area. Farming, agriculture and youth in farming are so very vital to our way of life. So of course, a lot of what goes on at the Fair is showing off how great they all are! These farmers and their families really work so incredibly hard to produce such wonderful livestock and product, and it's a great
Thumbs Up to Our Farmers [VIDEO]
Thumbs Up to Our Farmers [VIDEO]
Thumbs Up to Our Farmers [VIDEO]
In the last year or so, there has been a lot of attention given to our farmers. The Dodge commercial during the Super Bowl is one that immediately comes to mind. I think in this day and age, farming needs more attention, especially when you think they are responsible by and large for the food on our tables.