Harvest Time Reminders
As combines begin to roll into the fields there are a few important items to keep in mind while harvesting production. From reporting production, to letting us know of a potential loss, all must be done in a timely manner to not jeopardize any losses being paid. Losses If you suspect a loss […]
Drought Stressed Corn
For the second year in a row, drought has affected much of the corn crop in Missouri. Drought stress in corn not only affects yield, but can also cause quality issues. Along with low test weight, elevated mycotoxin levels may be present in this year’s crop, most notably: aflatoxin and fumonisin. Your crop insurance […]
Crop Insurance Decisions
The following is an excerpt from The Brock Report printed with permission. With the recent downturn in the commodity markets, this is a good time to review crop insurance risk protection that was purchased prior to March 15 for 2023. This year, in particular the past 60 days, has provided extreme market volatility […]
Summertime Reminders
2023 planting came early this year and left many of us nearly finished by mid-May. While it was convenient to have several days in a row of nice planting weather, many places are now facing drought conditions. As we move into summer below are some important reminders. Call our office before you replant. If […]
Marketing Class Opportunity
The previous article from The Brock Report is a great broad overview of how crop insurance can be used in conjunction with a good marketing plan. This article though, is not Missouri specific. As we talked about in our March newsletter, we have developed a great relationship with Ben Brown, economist at the University […]
New Livestock Antibiotic Regulations
Beginning June 11, 2023 many antibiotic medications that were previously available over the counter will now require a veterinary prescription. This change comes as an extension of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) from the FDA Guidance #263. Examples of some medications that will be affected are oxytetracyclines, penicillin, and sulfa-based antibiotics. The biggest […]
LRP Changes for Second Half of Year
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) usage has been off to a strong start in 2023 and will likely remain solid as we continue to see high cattle prices. Currently, the spread between the futures prices and the actual cash market is roughly $30 giving producers a good opportunity to cover profit margins. As we move […]
Replant FAQ’s
Every spring during planting season it’s always the hope of producers that Mother Nature will provide perfect growing conditions. Temperatures that aren’t too hot or too cold. Rains that come gently just when our crops need it. But we know that’s not how it works. After planting if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate it can […]
Precision Ag
The use of precision technology in agriculture and the data collected from it has been steadily growing for the past decade or so. The amount of data that can be collected seems endless. Many of us ask ourselves, now that I have this data what can I do with it? How can I utilize […]
Land Values
Missouri Agriculture Lenders Express Mixed Feelings on Land Values The following article was written by Ben Brown, MU Extension- Agriculture Business and Policy Team When asked, producers- with a smile and a laugh- will likely say their lender is the most pessimistic within their circle of advisors- well at least outside university economists. Lenders are […]