The increase in Mexican cattle imports thus far in the year is being offset by the decline in Canadian cattle imports. Through March, imports of Mexican cattle were 35 percent higher year-over-year, but imports of Canadian cattle were just over 35 percent below year-earlier levels for the quarter. The largest impediment to higher Canadian cattle […]

ST. LOUIS (May 17, 2011) — After a thorough analysis of empirical evidence, new peer-reviewed research calls into question one of the chief claims of ethanol opponents, the negative impact of so-called “indirect land use change” as a result of corn production for ethanol. To the National Corn Growers Association, this disproves yet another anti-ethanol […]

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Walnut Council Field Day scheduled for Thursday, June 2, in the northeast corner of Kansas will give equal attention to nut production, timber management and sawmill processing. “All three are parts of a forest products industry that could be yielding more and better returns in Kansas. And, that’s saying quite a […]

From Drovers CattleNetwork Greg Henderson, Editor, Associate Publisher Count U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack among those who believe the Birds Point levee should be rebuilt. Last week Vilsack sent a letter to Secretary of the Army John McHugh urging him to commit to rebuilding the levee in Missouri as soon as conditions allow. The U.S. […]

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 – On Monday, May 23, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will appear on RFD-TV for a special LIVE show at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the importance of producing renewable energy here at home and reducing America’s dependence on imported oil.  Secretary Vilsack will highlight the role of farmers, ranchers and rural businesses […]

Deadline to apply is June 30, 2011 (JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) — The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has funding available to accept additional applications for the 2011 Dairy Business Planning Grant Program. This funding will enable dairy producers to work with a qualified dairy […]

Black cutworm flights indicated this insect is in the area and some fields have high probability of cutting.  Now is the time to examine fields for cutting, especially those fields which have had historically problems. Black cutworms fly in on winds from the south.  They do not overwinter in northwest Missouri. This pest generally attacks […]

The National Institute for Farm Safety has changed its name to International Society for Agricultural Safety and Health (ISASH). The organization’s first name change since incorporation in 1962 was prompted by several key considerations, including: Growth in international membership. An increase in the number of members involved in health and agromedicine. The desire to replace […]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked trade and pending trade agreements with lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week. Click here to watch the story from USDA…..

Due to the overwhelming amount of water flowing down the Mississippi – the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had to open the Morganza Spillway this weekend as part of a flood risk management plan designed to minimize damage to property, structures and to protect millions of people from historic flood levels. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack […]