The cover story this month is about poultry farmers Tanner and Cassi Drechsel who operate Drechsel’s Dozens in Pilot Grove, Mo. Their flock of 20,000 pasture-raised Hy-Line hens produce some 19,000 eggs daily.
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A tough egg to crack - COVER STORY
Poultry farmers work to keep supply steady amid continuing threat of avian flu
by Emily Kummerfeld
Career in a year
New certificate program at North Central Missouri College prepares students for high-demand jobs in agriculture
by Allison Jenkins
From green to gold
Alfalfa provides valuable nutrition for milk production at Feemster Farms
by Allison Jenkins
Field-tested findings
MFA’s 2024 agronomy research trials provide new insights to improve production
by Allison Jenkins
Faces of farming
Jason Franken, MFA Chair and Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics & Management, University of Missouri
by Allison Jenkins
OPINION AND COLUMNS
Country corner
Rollins to rule USDA in a tough farm economy
By Allison Jenkins, Today's Farmer editor
UPFRONT
*MFA Incorporated CEO Ernie Verslues announces retirement
*Help keep chemicals in check
*Capitalizing on carbon - NEW SERVICE ANNOUNCED
LIVESTOCK
Grazing for resiliency can set up long-term success
By Dr. Jim White, MFA Director of Livestock Nutrition
AGRONOMY
Red crown rot is a growing threat in Missouri
By Scott Wilburn, MFA Sr. Agronomist
MARKETS - click to view as printed
Global policies impact producers and markets
Smaller cattle herd for sixth year in a row
Recipes from our readers
Gettin’ chili with it.
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Viewpoint
Adapting to change with a focus on farmers
by Ernie Verslues, MFA President and CEO
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