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Benjamin Herrold
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Ben Herrold is Missouri field editor, writing for Missouri Farmer Today, Iowa Farmer Today and Illinois Farmer Today.
Sara Sedlacek knows the magnitude of the challenge facing farmers and rural communities, where suicide rates are higher than the general popul…
Last summer, University of Missouri state forage specialist Craig Roberts said the state’s forage situation, caused by a near-nonexistent spri…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — When farmers are thinking about utilizing solar power, Ches Heitmeyer says there are a number of factors they should consider.…
Dairy producers will have some risk management opportunities under the provisions of the new Farm Bill.
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In May 2011, with the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers swollen and rising with excessive rain and the town of Cairo, Ill., facing the threat of flo…
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Last fall’s harvest was challenging for a lot of Missouri’s farmers. Andy Luke, a University of Missouri Extension agronomist based in Harriso…
LINN, Mo. — Doris Neier remembers the family tradition of having decorated sugar cookies around Christmas. When her two nieces moved to Florid…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Agriculture hosted an event celebrating FFA Week on Feb. 19 at the state capitol in Jefferson City.
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MARSHALL, Mo. — Marshall FFA members remember the moment when the organization’s award for top chapter in the nation, the Model of Excellence …