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Record number of cattle sold as drought intensifies

The owner of a sale barn in central Missouri says a record number of cattle are being sold as drought intensifies in his state.   Jack Harrison, with the Callaway Livestock Center in Kingdom City, says producers continue selling off parts of their herd.  “Started out with the whey cows,... Read More.

Crop disease pressure intensifies

Crop diseases are emerging throughout the Midwest. Jeff Moon with Corteva Agriscience says pressure was low early in the season because of dry conditions. “We have been seeing some of these disease conditions turn a bit and be more favorable toward diseases developing with some... Read More.