http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/farmers-talk-drought-mu-field-day <p>Missouri is in the midst of the worst drought since 1988 &ndash; that was the buzz on the MU campus yesterday, as more than 200 farmers and researchers gathered for the annual Pest Management Field Day. Although they came to learn about the latest research on pesticides and herbicides, conversation frequently turned to the bone-dry conditions on Missouri&#39;s farms.</p><p> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:25:31 +0000 Camille Phillips 17498 at http://kbia.org Farmers talk drought at MU field day http://kbia.org/post/crops-hurting-dry-hot-weather <p>High heat and a lack of rain have taken a big toll on Missouri corn and soybean crops, with nearly half of both reported in poor to very poor condition. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:55:17 +0000 Associated Press 16946 at http://kbia.org Crops hurting in dry, hot weather