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McDaniel Farms of Willow Springs is a new member of the American Angus Association, announced Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph.
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6/20/26
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June is Dairy Month. It has been since 1937.
Not much is said about it these days, but when I was growing up in the 1950s-60s, Dairy Month was a big deal. Maybe it wasn’t the same everywhere, but in our neighborhood dairy farming involved just about everyone I knew — or so it seemed.
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By Jim Hamilton, Quill Columnist
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6/20/26
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Frequent drought and rising input costs have livestock producers continuing to feel pressure to find feed for their herds. University of Missouri Extension specialists encourage farmers and ranchers to use free online tools to improve feed sourcing and budgeting decisions.
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By Linda Geist, Writer, University of Missouri Extension
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6/20/26
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To all the dads — Happy Father’s Day! The market is ready to help celebrate this weekend.
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By Patrice Jennings, Market Manager
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6/17/26
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WEST PLAINS, MO., Jun 10, 2026 — Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady to $2 lower Wednesday at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a heavy supply of replacement cattle and a moderate supply of slaughter animals.
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6/13/26
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Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among environmental, non-living stresses.
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6/13/26
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply Wednesday at Ozarks Regional Stockyards. The receipts were lighter than last week due in part to the drier weather which is allowing producers to get into the hayfields. Total receipts were 620 head.
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6/6/26
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The cost of hiring fieldwork in Missouri has risen an average of 9% since 2023, according to an update to University of Missouri Extension’s Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri.
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5/30/26
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Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that's around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over.
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By Wyatt Fraas, Associate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs
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5/30/26
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards on Wednesday. Demand was good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and a heavy supply of replacement cattle.
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5/30/26
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady to $2 higher with most of the gain on high dressing cattle at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards.
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5/23/26
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Organizers of a free Farm and Home Show set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 are still accepting vendor signups for the event at 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in the East Towne Village …
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5/16/26
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Missouri’s changing weather patterns are creating more favorable conditions for ticks, increasing concerns for the agricultural community and anyone who spends time in fields, forests or backyards.
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By Linda Geist, Writer, University of Missouri Extension
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5/16/26
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Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold $2 to $4 higher at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply of bred cows and slaughter animals and a light supply of pairs.
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5/16/26
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WEST PLAINS, MO., May 6, 2026 — Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were $1 to $2 higher at Ozarks Regional Stockyards. Demand was good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and …
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5/9/26
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At first glance, a dairy voice in a beef conversation might seem unexpected. But across Missouri, where cattle operations of all kinds form the backbone of rural communities, it becomes clearer that the lines between beef and dairy are not separate conversations. They are part of the same cattle industry and, increasingly, the same supply chain.
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By Chloe Collins, Dairy Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Mtn. Grove
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5/9/26
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Today’s market is the place to be for those looking to get their spring gardens growing. Jess Dietrich’s produce trailers will feature a large plant sale with many varieties of herbs.
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By Patrice Jennings, Market Manager
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5/2/26
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Hay and pasture management generally requires less pesticide use compared to row and specialty crops. Producers mainly rely on cultural management strategies, such as liming and fertilizing, to reduce weed pressure in forages.
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By Haley Schwantz, Field Specialist in Agronomy, University of Missouri Extension, Oregon County
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5/2/26
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WEST PLAINS, April 29, 2026 — Compared to last week, slaughter cows sold steady at Ozarks Regional Stockyards, while slaughter bulls were $1 to $2 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply of …
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5/2/26
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WEST PLAINS, APRIL 15, 206 — Compared to last week, slaughter cows were steady to $2 lower and bulls were steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Slaughter …
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5/2/26
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