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Atlantic Hurricane Season Sets Record for Late First Hurricane
By Jason Vance The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has reached and passed the traditional peak of hurricane activity, yet the Atlantic basin remains unusually quiet. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said the season has already set…
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Cold-Weather Calving Tips
Late-fall and early-winter calving can expose cows and newborn calves to cold temperatures, wind, moisture and rapidly changing weather. A healthy calf can lose body heat quickly after birth, especially if its coat remains wet…
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What to know about water scarcity
Metro Creative Water scarcity is a global concern. Water scarcity may be common even in countries with adequate water resources, and it has the potential to impact various industries, including the agricultural sector. Despite water…
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National Public Lands Day Highlights Volunteer Efforts to Care for America’s Public Lands
By Jason Vance National Public Lands Day returned Sept. 26, bringing communities, volunteers, partners and U.S. Forest Service employees together with a shared goal: caring for the nation’s public lands. Arthur Fallow of the U.S.…
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Fall Garden Prep Sets the Stage for Spring
By Jason Vance As autumn arrives and the gardening season begins to wind down, gardeners can take several steps to protect their soil, reduce pest and disease problems and prepare for a productive spring. Cynthia…
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How to tell bees, hornets and wasps apart
Metro Creative People who spend any measurable amount of time outdoors likely have crossed paths with various flying insects that cohabitate in a typical yard. Some of the most ardent pollinators and pest control agents…
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Heat, drought slow insect activity across Midwest
By Jason Vance As September begins, crop producers across the Midwest are watching how persistent heat and dry conditions are affecting insect activity. K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said while hot weather can increase insect…
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Beyond the Harvest
Volatile commodity prices, rising equipment costs and increasing input expenses are creating financial challenges for many agricultural producers. For some farmers, especially those with marginal land or acreage near electrical transmission infrastructure, leasing land for…
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USDA Forecasts Mixed Farm Income Picture for 2026
By Jason Vance USDA’s latest farm income forecast points to a mixed financial picture for U.S. agriculture in 2026, with modest gains in some areas offset by higher expenses and lower overall farm income. Carrie…
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Harvest Season Brings Farm Equipment and Safety Concerns to Missouri Roads
By Angie Hutschreider As harvest season gets underway across northern Missouri, farmers are spending long hours moving combines, tractors, grain carts and other equipment between fields and farms — and motorists are being reminded to…
