As Farm Bill Crops Deadline Nears, Consider Varying Factors
Farmers and landowners have until the end of March 31 to make their choices under the 2014 Farm Bill. These choices need thoughtful consideration because they will last for five […]
Ready or Not, We’re Calving!
Regardless of whether producers are ready for the calving season, calves are being born. Being prepared is one of the best ways to ensure that the season goes smoothly, say […]
Grass Tetany: When to Prepare
Although it is still mid-March, the temperatures have been relatively warm and a few of the cool season grasses will begin to green-up sooner than we may expect. With that […]
FAPRI Baseline Shows Lower Farm Income
There will be a significant drop in net farm income this year. That was part of the message the Food and Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri […]
Hormones in Beef: Myth vs. Fact
Much confusion and concern often surrounds the use of hormones in beef production. These “chemical messengers” are substances produced in the body that travel through the bloodstream to regulate body […]