﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:51:34 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Missouri Ag Connection</title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1259</link><atom:link href="https://missouriagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1259" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MU Program Empowers Women in Land Stewardship]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mu-program-empowers-women-in-land-stewardship</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture is organizing a series of gatherings aimed at connecting women landowners across Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mu-program-empowers-women-in-land-stewardship</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-153489]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Corn Awards 2026 Scholarships to Ag Students]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-corn-awards-2026-scholarships-to-ag-students</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Missouri Corn has announced the recipients of its 2026 Missouri Corn Scholarship, recognizing outstanding students pursuing degrees in agriculture. 

 Each recipient will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-corn-awards-2026-scholarships-to-ag-students</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-153487]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Farm Income Set to Drop in 2026]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farm-income-set-to-drop-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Missouri’s agricultural sector is expected to face financial pressure in the coming year, as the Spring 2026 Farm Income Outlook projects a decline in net farm income. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farm-income-set-to-drop-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-153032]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Program Helps Build Stronger Beef Cow Herds]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-program-helps-build-stronger-beef-cow-herds</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Beef producers looking to expand and strengthen their herds will have an opportunity to gain valuable insights at the upcoming “Retain With Intention: Building a Better ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-program-helps-build-stronger-beef-cow-herds</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-153031]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MDC Seeks Input on Nonresident Deer Hunting Limits]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mdc-seeks-input-on-nonresident-deer-hunting-limits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking public input on proposed updates to regulations governing nonresident deer hunting in the state. 

 The potential ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mdc-seeks-input-on-nonresident-deer-hunting-limits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152986]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Workshop Teaches Invasive Plant Control]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-workshop-teaches-invasive-plant-control</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is hosting a free Healthy Woods Landowner Workshop on Saturday, April 25, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bless Park off Highway JJ in ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-workshop-teaches-invasive-plant-control</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152984]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Cleaning Pots and Tools Is Key for Healthy Gardens]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/why-cleaning-pots-and-tools-is-key-for-healthy-gardens</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Gardeners are often praised for being resourceful and environmentally conscious, but cutting corners can sometimes harm plant health, according to University of Missouri ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/why-cleaning-pots-and-tools-is-key-for-healthy-gardens</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152935]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Create a Pollinator Garden with Easy Spring Flowers]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/create-a-pollinator-garden-with-easy-spring-flowers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 This spring, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that also support pollinators by choosing hardworking annual plants, according to University of Missouri Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/create-a-pollinator-garden-with-easy-spring-flowers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152934]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Learn Livestock Ultrasound at Jefferson City Clinic]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/learn-livestock-ultrasound-at-jefferson-city-clinic</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A hands-on livestock ultrasound clinic for youth will be held on April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cole County Fairgrounds in Jefferson City, Missouri. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/learn-livestock-ultrasound-at-jefferson-city-clinic</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152400]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Native Fruit Plants Boost Farm Income and Biodiversity]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/native-fruit-plants-boost-farm-income-and-biodiversity</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Native fruit plants provide benefits that go well beyond a simple harvest, offering both economic value and ecological support. 

 During a recent Grow Native! webinar, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/native-fruit-plants-boost-farm-income-and-biodiversity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152398]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Better Hay Management Cuts Feed Costs for Farmers]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/better-hay-management-cuts-feed-costs-for-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Hay quality plays a crucial role in livestock performance and feeding expenses, yet much of its value is often lost before it is even fed, says University of Missouri ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/better-hay-management-cuts-feed-costs-for-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152067]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Create a Pollinator Garden with Simple Plant Choices]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/create-a-pollinator-garden-with-simple-plant-choices</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 This spring, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that are both attractive and beneficial to pollinators by choosing the right annual plants, according to University of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/create-a-pollinator-garden-with-simple-plant-choices</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152064]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Virtual Fencing Expands for Cattle Producers in Midwest]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/virtual-fencing-expands-for-cattle-producers-in-midwest</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Missouri is expanding the use of virtual fencing, an advanced technology that is drawing strong interest from livestock producers and policymakers. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/virtual-fencing-expands-for-cattle-producers-in-midwest</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152031]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Hay School Helps Producers Boost Forage Skills]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-hay-school-helps-producers-boost-forage-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Livestock producers in southwestern Missouri will have an opportunity to sharpen their hay production skills at a regional hay school scheduled for April 22 in Mount Vernon. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-hay-school-helps-producers-boost-forage-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-152030]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mizzou Hits Record $553M in Research Funding Growth]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mizzou-hits-record-553m-in-research-funding-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Missouri reached a new milestone in research activity, reporting $553 million in expenditures for the 2025 fiscal year. This achievement marks a record high ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mizzou-hits-record-553m-in-research-funding-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151833]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri FFA Convention Prepares Future Ag Leaders]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-ffa-convention-prepares-future-ag-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Across Missouri this April, FFA members are dedicating hours to preparation as they gear up for the Missouri FFA Convention, set for April 15-17 in Columbia. 

 The annual ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-ffa-convention-prepares-future-ag-leaders</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151831]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Strategies Emerge to Combat Soybean SCN]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/new-strategies-emerge-to-combat-soybean-scn</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) has long influenced soybean production in Missouri, gradually reducing yields and stressing crops over time. While its effects may not always be ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/new-strategies-emerge-to-combat-soybean-scn</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151802]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Farmers Face Crisis as Costs Rise and Profits Fall]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-face-crisis-as-costs-rise-and-profits-fall</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance, says conversations with farmers across the country reveal a troubling reality many are struggling to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-face-crisis-as-costs-rise-and-profits-fall</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151801]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michaela Braun Steps into Swine Sales Manager Role at NOVUS]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/michaela-braun-steps-into-swine-sales-manager-role-at-novus</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Michaela Braun has taken on a new role at NOVUS, transitioning from Senior Liquid Systems & Sales Specialist to Swine Sales Manager. 

 Since joining the company in 2023, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/michaela-braun-steps-into-swine-sales-manager-role-at-novus</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151233]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Updates 2026 Custom Farm Service Rates Guide]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-updates-2026-custom-farm-service-rates-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Missouri Extension has released an updated edition of its “Custom Rates for Farm Services in Missouri” guide, offering the latest estimates for charges and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-updates-2026-custom-farm-service-rates-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-151231]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>