Agriculture

An executive order from President Donald Trump slashed many federal grant programs on which farmers rely, either directly or indirectly.

The U.S. trade war with China is coming at a tough time for American farmers, who are already dealing with lower crop prices and higher costs for farm necessities. Tariffs are likely to push crop prices further down, while increasing the costs for fertilizer and farm equipment.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than a billion dollars in cuts – almost $20 million was set to go to Missouri.

Property would be assessed as commercial instead of agricultural.

In a 2021 survey of chestnut farmers, 70% said they had experienced increased demand for chestnuts. More than half indicated demand exceeded supply.

Purple corn, commonly known as maiz morado, has more antioxidants than blueberries. Researchers at the University of Missouri are trying to grow a similar corn here in the United States.

Congress let a critical piece of legislation that shapes American food policy expire last week, creating uncertainty for some farmers.

Incorporating perennials and trees on farms is a tenet of the regenerative agriculture movement.

Drones flying over Midwestern fields are likely to become a more typical sight. Farmers are finding that the remotely piloted aircraft can do everything from spraying fields to monitoring livestock.

Decades of hemp being illegal to grow has left farmers in Missouri without the infrastructure to grow their business.