Southeast’s Agriculture Department To Partner With Lincoln University
Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that it will partner with Lincoln University to work together on courses, research and outreach.
View ArticleMississippi River Continues To Rise
Last week’s heavy rains in the upper Midwest are now causing flooding on the Mississippi River.The Mississippi is forecast to crest in Cape Girardeau at 45 and a half feet on Thursday. That’s...
View ArticleCorn About Two Weeks Behind Schedule, But Forecasts Are Positive
A cool spring and recent floods may have an impact on Southeast Missouri’s corn and soybean crops for this year.Corn planting in particular has been delayed. Anthony Ohmes is a Regional Agronomy...
View ArticleSinkholes Reappearing In South Cape Girardeau
Sinkhole problems are re-emerging along south Sprigg Street in Cape Girardeau.Two of the sinkholes are located near the roadway just north of the bridge at Cape La Croix Creek. One is directly under...
View ArticleUnstable Levee Threatens Grand Tower
Mississippi River levels have fallen, but that’s only temporary reassurance for residents of Grand Tower, Illinois. The small Jackson County town’s levee is unstable, and if waters rise again, the...
View ArticleSouthern Illinois Fruits And Vegetables Faring Better This Year
A year ago, southern Illinois fruit and vegetables were struggling through a record drought. This year, growers say things couldn't be more different - with cooler temperatures and much higher rain...
View ArticleAre Mo. Deer & Elk Threatened By Chronic Wasting Disease? Mo. House Committee...
A Missouri House interim committee heard testimony Monday on whether Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, poses a grave threat to the state's white tail deer and elk populations.The disease in Missouri so...
View ArticleFarmers Up Against a Major Thorn In Their Side: The Thistle
Last summer's drought killed off much of the competition for weeds. That means that this year, one weed in particular has been a real thorn in the side of Missouri farmers: the thistle. Tim...
View ArticleFarmers Battle Pesky Thistle Invading Crops, Pasture
Last fall, after the drought had killed off most of the competition, a certain weed took advantage of the opportunity to germinate and flourish. The thistle is now hurting productivity on many Missouri...
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Midwestern Farmland Values Continue To Rise
Even though farm income only saw a slight increase between the second quarters of 2012 and 2013, there continued to be a rapid rise in the value of farmland, according to a new report from the Federal...
View ArticleCorn Benefits From Cool, Wet Summer
This year’s corn crop is looking good, thanks to a cool, wet summer. Early summer rains delayed planting for many farmers. Harvest should begin this week and next in some fields, according to Anthony...
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Two Rivers Fishery Ships First Asian Carp Load
Wickliffe’s Two Rivers Fishery has shipped its first of many loads of Asian carp on Tuesday, and it’s going to China.Plant manager Jeff Smith said the plant has a few orders in the United States and...
View ArticleDrought Conditions Plaguing Northern Missouri
Drought conditions are again plaguing the northern half of Missouri, according to the latest U.S. drought monitor report.A large portion of north central Missouri is experiencing severe drought (D2),...
View ArticleKentucky Moving Forward With Industrial Hemp Cultivation
Republican Senator Rand Paul and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture James Comer are playing a game of chicken with the federal government over the growing of industrial hemp in the state.
View ArticleGrain Bin Deaths Can Be Easily Prevented
Grain food storage can prove to be a dangerous job here in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), in the year 2010 there were 26 reported grain bin fatalities.
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown Crimps Some Food Inspections
Consumers can rest assured that even with the government shutdown that went into effect on Tuesday, all of the meat, poultry and eggs bought from the grocery store will be inspected as usual by the...
View ArticleMo. Lawmakers Mulling Rule Change For Ethanol Use
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule change that would allow more ethanol to be blended into gasoline sold in the Show-Me State.The proposal would allow for the sale of E-15 in...
View ArticleIt’s Good Year For Pumpkins, Charlie Brown
Missourians can expect a pretty good local pumpkin crop this fall.
View ArticleShipping Containers Can Open Export Market To Farmers
A huge new rail yard has been buzzing on the outskirts of Decatur, Ill. Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) recently opened the 275-acre facility that would be at home at any major port...
View ArticleDisease Threatens Missouri’s Black Walnuts
Missouri is the leading black walnut producer in the country, and they make an impressive amount of money producing nutmeat and lumber. But this leading title may soon disappear, as a vector-borne...
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