Solving the Resistance Riddle
By Jason Jenkins, Mill Creek Communications In the 1993 blockbuster film, “Jurassic Park,” director Steven Spielberg brings to life a world where once-extinct dinosaurs now walk among humans at an ill-fated theme park. Set on a fictional tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, the movie introduces audiences to Ian Malcolm, a mathematician and chaos theorist. … Continue reading Solving the Resistance Riddle
Maintaining Farmer Health
By Linda Geist, MU Extension Farmers know that well-maintained equipment is key to success. Yet, they often do not listen to the “check engine” warning signs of stress, says Sean Brotherson, family science specialist for North Dakota State University. Brotherson was the keynote speaker at the recent University of Missouri Crop Management Conference. “Ag has … Continue reading Maintaining Farmer Health
Brinker Farms Receives Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Brinker Farms Inc. of Auxvasse was named the 2019 recipient of the Missouri Leopold Conservation Award®. The award, named for renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private land. In Missouri the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand … Continue reading Brinker Farms Receives Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
Missouri soybean farmers brought big yields for the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual competition, despite challenging weather across much of the state – including widespread flooding. Results from Missouri’s soybean yield contest are now finalized with the highest yields topping 90 bushels per acre. Contest winners in the irrigated and non-irrigated categories presented yields of 96.93 … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
February 2020 Issue Available Now
The first issue of the new year highlights important changes for the Missouri Soybean Association and its partners – including a move into the new Center for Soy Innovation. This issue also sees the start of a new article series exploring challenges and opportunities around managing weed pressure and herbicide-resistant weeds on the farm, and … Continue reading February 2020 Issue Available Now
Foundation for Soy Innovation Awards First Scholarship
New program bridges resource gaps for next generation of problem solvers. Putting technical training and research results to work are central to Eric Oseland’s view of his role for farmers. The first-year Ph.D. student at the University of Missouri is focused on controlling weeds in soybeans, and connects his work directly to challenges facing farmers … Continue reading Foundation for Soy Innovation Awards First Scholarship
Growing with Purpose
By Brandelyn Twellman Reflecting on the growth he’s had on the family farm over the past five years, Brock Aylward said his high school years have looked a little different than a typical student’s might as he started taking more ownership in his family’s operation. “I started riding in the tractor or combine with my … Continue reading Growing with Purpose
Looking to the Future
By Brandelyn Twellman After years of riding in the buddy seat and countless trips across the field with his dad nearby, Logan Korff experienced his first lone trip in the tractor at twelve years old. “Starting off, Dad would take the tractor to the field, and he would go around the edges and get me … Continue reading Looking to the Future
Ag Land Going Up
By Christine Tew Ag lenders, rural appraisers and farmers who participated in the 2019 Missouri Farmland Values Opinion Survey estimated that the value of good cropland; good pastureland; and timber, hunting and recreational land in the state increased on average from 2018 to 2019. The survey, conducted in August 2019 by the University of Missouri … Continue reading Ag Land Going Up