/tags/crops Crops en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-18/giles-oldroyd-danforth-plant-science-center-next-president He joins the center as an internationally distinguished plant geneticist and a member of the U.K.’s Royal Society and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-18/giles-oldroyd-danforth-plant-science-center-next-president Eric Schmid /2024-09-23/missouri-midwest-prairie-strips-soil-water-wildlife Corn and soybeans dominate the Midwestern landscape today, but farmers are integrating strips of native prairie back into their fields. This conservation practice has expanded to more than a dozen states, including Missouri. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-09-23/missouri-midwest-prairie-strips-soil-water-wildlife Rachel Cramer /2024-08-30/insects-corn-missouri-oklahoma A small insect carrying pathogens that can lead to corn stunt was confirmed in Missouri and Oklahoma for the first time. Experts are learning more about the insect and how the disease left its mark on corn fields. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-08-30/insects-corn-missouri-oklahoma Anna Pope /economy-business/2023-12-29/usda-predicts-lower-2024-crop-prices The agriculture department’s annual projections show a slowing economy and lower crop prices for the upcoming year. The USDA also looks ahead to the next decade, showing rising crop yields but a competitive job market. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-29/usda-predicts-lower-2024-crop-prices Kate Grumke /economy-business/2023-09-18/missouri-and-illinois-farmers-will-see-a-tougher-financial-picture-in-2023 The consensus of agricultural economists is that crop prices, especially for corn, soybeans and cotton, will go down this year. The cost of farming is also expected to go down but not as much. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-09-18/missouri-and-illinois-farmers-will-see-a-tougher-financial-picture-in-2023 Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry The corn and soybean crops in Missouri and Illinois are in better condition because of the recent rain, meaning it didn’t come too late in the growing season to make a difference. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-08-11/recent-rain-has-eased-droughts-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-the-states-remain-dry Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-07-03/storing-grain-at-elevators-and-co-ops-is-pricier-than-ever-leaving-managers-to-worry Growing interest rates, high crop prices and rising transportation costs are making it more expensive to store grain — a critical step for many farmers. Economists and grain merchandisers say the market conditions leave them and farmers in an awkward place. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:35 GMT /economy-business/2023-07-03/storing-grain-at-elevators-and-co-ops-is-pricier-than-ever-leaving-managers-to-worry Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-06-08/farmers-state-leaders-worry-about-a-drought-affecting-85-of-missouri-counties Also in response to the drought, Wentzville issued a voluntary water conservation declaration that takes effect Monday. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:58:55 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-08/farmers-state-leaders-worry-about-a-drought-affecting-85-of-missouri-counties Lilley Halloran /economy-business/2023-04-13/missouri-farm-net-income-projected-to-decrease-in-2023 Missouri farm income is projected to decrease $546 million in the coming year. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:34:48 GMT /economy-business/2023-04-13/missouri-farm-net-income-projected-to-decrease-in-2023 Gabriela Aros /health-science-environment/2021-09-27/the-versatile-soybean-a-good-source-for-protein-fuel-and-soon-golfballs The Missouri Soybean Association is funding the effort at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:19:25 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-09-27/the-versatile-soybean-a-good-source-for-protein-fuel-and-soon-golfballs Jonathan Ahl