MO: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
A California regulation with big Midwest consequences
Family farm advocates in Missouri are concerned a regulation on the other side of the country could have unintended effects on rural Missourians…
Report: Rural Missouri needs more health care attention, investment
About one-third of Missouri is considered rural, and people who live there often have health challenges. The latest research suggested overlooking …
Land-access keeping young farmers from leading climate action
Young farmers in Missouri hope the new farm bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Report: Farm Credit System needs an update
A new report calls for greater accountability in the system that provides funding to farmers in underserved communities. The research takes a dive …
MO family farmers: Inflation Reduction Act funds not for factory farms
Advocates for Missouri's small family farms have taken to the U.S. Capitol today, to talk with lawmakers about what could be done in the next Farm …
Board games help players understand climate change
By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Missouri News Service for the Public News Service-Conversation …
Report: Conservation Funding for Smaller Farms Needed in Farm Bill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture touts its conservation programs for farmers, but a new study from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy …
2,000+ Urge Biden to Enforce Exec-Order Antitrust Pledge
A petition signed by more than 2,000 farmers, ranchers and consumers urging enforcement of antitrust laws has been sent to the White House by the …
Testimony from MO Farmer: Bolster Regenerative Practices, Not CAFOs
Farmers and ranchers are raising red flags about the need for more regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations, known as CAFOs, and …
Plan Announced to Control Use of Antibiotics in Livestock
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The major players in the meat industry have developed what they're calling a "stewardship plan" they say will ensure that …
MO Residents Fight for Local Control in Regulating CAFOs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri has seen a rise in concentrated animal feeding operations or CAFOs, whether they produce cows, hogs or chickens. Now…
New Farm Insurance Option Makes Crop Diversification More Appealing
COLUMBIA, Mo. - An alternative to traditional farm insurance is catching the attention of the agriculture community throughout the Midwest. In …