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Soybeans with momentum heading into 2024

Soybeans have a lot of momentum going into 2024. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says he expects a sizable jump in bean acres next year. “That’s everyone’s line of thinking as we look out there. I would say the futures market is... Read More.

The Leopold Award

Missouri Farmers Care Executive Director Ashly McCarty says this years Missouri Leopold Award, co-sponsored by Missouri Soybeans, went to Cope Grass Farm in Montgomery Country. Listen to learn more about the Leopold Award. Learn more at mosoy.org. Brought to you by Missouri’s soybean growers and... Read More.

Returning whole and 2% milk to school menus

Updates to nutrition programs in 2012 pushed whole and 2% milk off of school lunch menus.   Alan Bjerga with the National Milk Producers Federation says it needs to be brought back for a few reasons.  AUDIO: Healthy Living on whole and 2% milk

Cornerstone of Weed Management

Enlist Field Specialist Greg Young says despite some challenging conditions, 2023 yielded several highlights for growers of Enlist-traited acres. He tells Brownfield applying a preemergence herbicide followed by two posts and a residual continues to be a recipe for success.  ...

McKalip: GMO-corn dispute continues to move forward

The chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says the dispute settlement process challenging Mexico’s proposed GMO corn ban is still moving forward. Doug McKalip tells Brownfield the dispute settlement panel is filing the documentation to address the proposed... Read More.

Young’s service to agriculture recognized

Cyndi Young, Director of Brownfield & Learfield Ag received the Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award Monday, December 4, 2024, at Missouri Farm Bureau Convention.  The award is given annually to Missourians who have “demonstrated their desire to work closely with Farm Bureau and... Read More.