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Adding value to cull cows
Feeding cull cows before marketing can pay off—but it requires focused management.
View Story >Prussic Acid, Frost and Sudan, sorghums or johnson grasses
“Don’t play Russian roulette.” Simply don't graze cattle on just-frozen Sudan/Sorghum/Johnson grass.
View Story >Lose the loss with nitrogen stabilizers
No matter how it’s lost, nitrogen deficiencies can be one of the most yield-limiting factors in the field. Using a stabilizer not only provides a return on the investment for the grower but also has a beneficial environmental impact by reducing losses into the water and air.
View Story >Lost nitrogen means lost opportunity
When it comes to corn, wheat and forages, nitrogen is the nutrient we need to be most concerned about protecting. Unfortunately, the potential for nitrogen loss is huge. Stabilizers can help guard your yields and your fertilizer investment.
View Story >Less loss equals more nitrogen for your crop
In the current challenging agricultural environment, we have to be even smarter about managing fall nitrogen applications so we don’t throw away investment spent on fertilizer due to loss. Not only is it good stewardship of your input dollars, but it’s also good stewardship of the land to keep fertilizer stable until the crops can use it.
View Story >Success must be measured in member value
“My Missouri roots, my passion for farming in the Midwest and my belief in the cooperative model are foundational to me.”
View Story >With soil tests, faster isn’t necessarily better
“Correct fertility recommendations must be based on known lab results that work with a specific plant nutrient equation.”
View Story >Can your forages weather the next cattle cycle?
“Increasing cattle numbers to optimize your farm’s production means considering the fundamental factors that affect forage production.”
View Story >Healthy farms need healthy farmers
A four-year grant awarded by the foundation in 2023 is is helping the program expand teletherapy sessions, increase educational resources and develop a statewide mental health awareness campaign targeted to farmers and rural residents.
View Story >Career of an icon
MFA Safety Manager Diana McCartney receives top industry award
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