Mizzou economists are projecting a mixed outlook after evaluating the AG economy. Senior Research Economist Bob Maltsbarger projects that America’s net farm income will be nearly $138 billion, about nine billion lower than last year.
Missouri’s net farm income will likely drop 18% this year to $3.6 billion, according to the Spring 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. Those numbers compare to an estimated 25% decrease in U.S. net farm income. Scott Brown, interim director of the University of...
Another invasive species has been identified in Missouri. They have been seen in other states killing trees and crop plants. These pests have become a nuisance since being spotted in the U.S. in 2014 and have since spread to other states. Sarah Phipps, the State...
One major priority for Republicans in the Missouri legislature that fell short is limiting foreign ownership of farmland. The Missouri House passed a bill that would have said no more than 0.5 percent of Missouri’s farmland could be owned by a foreign government or...
A new $10 million dollar grant project aims to help farmers and improve agriculture practices during severe weather and a changing climate. Rob Myers, with the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, is leading the project. He told Missourinet that it is designed to...
