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Missouri has not yet seen any cases of new world screwworm, but experts say there’s still a lot that Missouri farmers can do to prepare for the possible threat.

The Trump administration lowered tariffs on farm equipment last month. But with economic pressures on farmers, equipment dealers and manufacturers, the move may not bring much relief.

Bayer has agreed to suspend for seven years pillars of its loyalty programs, which Trump administration officials called “unfair provisions” that “pose a danger to competition,” the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Robin Wenneker supervise farm program delivery, county committee operations, producer appeals and stakeholder relations

Missouri lawmakers are considering right-to-repair bills that would give consumers more control to fix their machinery.

Missouri’s net farm income is projected to decline by 6% this year due to a reduction in livestock receipt.

Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment.

The economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce.

Places such as Minnesota and Austin, Texas, already use green infrastructure like rain gardens to absorb stormwater and keep pollution out of streams and lakes. Now communities across the Kansas City area could get on board.

Following a winter drought, this protein can ensure deeper water absorption and proper growth during environmental stress.