The New World screwworm has made headlines this year as the cattle industry and government officials work to combat the pest, which was confir…
Benjamin Herrold
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Ben Herrold is Missouri field editor, writing for Missouri Farmer Today, Iowa Farmer Today and Illinois Farmer Today.
This year’s Missouri State Fair will feature the usual celebration of agriculture in the state and events and displays commemorating the 250th…
For farm families, finding healthcare coverage is an important but challenging task.
As summer rolls on, many Midwestern families are enjoying favorite meals prepared on the grill.
While every growing season has its own variety, over a century of weather data helps portray what an average growing season looks like in diff…
Cattle markets dipped in mid-July, although University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said despite this trend, the tight cattle sup…
Native warm-season grasses can benefit pastures, especially during the hot summer months. University of Missouri Extension Agronomist Valerie …
Grain marketing plans take a variety of things into consideration. University of Missouri Ag Economist Ben Brown said ultimately, they are abo…
Cattle dressed weights have increased as the industry looks to get the most out of the limited cattle supply. University of Tennessee Ag Econo…
