﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:58:10 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[Future Ag Leaders Invited to Missouri Exploration Event]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/future-ag-leaders-invited-to-missouri-exploration-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Northwest Missouri State University will host an agriculture majors exploration event on February 23, 2027, offering prospective students an opportunity to learn more about ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/future-ag-leaders-invited-to-missouri-exploration-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183583]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Farmers Gain Access to USDA Emergency Loans]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-gain-access-to-usda-emergency-loans</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four Missouri counties as natural disaster areas due to drought, allowing eligible farmers to apply for emergency ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-gain-access-to-usda-emergency-loans</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183424]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Root Crops Help Gardeners Harvest Fresh Food Longer]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/root-crops-help-gardeners-harvest-fresh-food-longer</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As the growing season comes to an end, many gardeners begin missing the fresh vegetables harvested during summer. However, planting cold-tolerant vegetables can help extend ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/root-crops-help-gardeners-harvest-fresh-food-longer</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183423]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cover Crops and Manure Improve Soil Health]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/cover-crops-and-manure-improve-soil-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A recent University of Missouri study highlights how long-term cover cropping and manure applications can improve soil health, while evaluating practical biosecurity measures ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/cover-crops-and-manure-improve-soil-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183377]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Farmers Should Review Finances During Harvest Season]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/why-farmers-should-review-finances-during-harvest-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Harvest season brings a demanding schedule for farmers, with long hours spent operating combines, transporting crops, and managing field activities. Amid these ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/why-farmers-should-review-finances-during-harvest-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183376]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri State Ag College Celebrates 10 Years of Growth]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-state-ag-college-celebrates-10-years-of-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Missouri State University’s William H. Darr College of Agriculture marked its 10th anniversary on October 17, 2026, during the Ag Alumni Celebration, bringing together ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-state-ag-college-celebrates-10-years-of-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183184]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Leaders Build Success Through Expert Guidance]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/farm-leaders-build-success-through-expert-guidance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Successful farm operations require more than production expertise. According to Robert Guinn, CEO of FCS Financial, who has spent more than 30 years working with Missouri ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/farm-leaders-build-success-through-expert-guidance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183183]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New USDA Program Boosts Soil Health and Conservation]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/new-usda-program-boosts-soil-health-and-conservation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded the conservation practices available to Missouri farmers and ranchers through its Regenerative Pilot Program for fiscal ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/new-usda-program-boosts-soil-health-and-conservation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183081]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AI-Powered Gene Editing Improves Rice Disease Resistance]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/ai-powered-gene-editing-improves-rice-disease-resistance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed rice plants resistant to bacterial blight, a destructive disease that threatens crop yields and food security in ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/ai-powered-gene-editing-improves-rice-disease-resistance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-183080]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Organic Farming Training Strengthens Missouri Agriculture]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/organic-farming-training-strengthens-missouri-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) recently hosted a training program focused on organic and regenerative agriculture at its certified organic Alan T. Busby Farm. The event ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/organic-farming-training-strengthens-missouri-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-182378]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri State’s Journagan Ranch Breaks Sales Record]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-states-journagan-ranch-breaks-sales-record</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Missouri State University’s Journagan Ranch achieved a record-breaking milestone during its 35th annual Genetically Yours Sale, generating $709,200 in gross sales, surpassing ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-states-journagan-ranch-breaks-sales-record</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-182163]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers Push for More Research on Cattle Tick Disease]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lawmakers-push-for-more-research-on-cattle-tick-disease</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase research and surveillance efforts to combat Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a disease ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lawmakers-push-for-more-research-on-cattle-tick-disease</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-181523]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Farmers Retain Full Access to FSA Services]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-retain-full-access-to-fsa-services</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices throughout Missouri will remain open without reductions in service, following confirmation ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-farmers-retain-full-access-to-fsa-services</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-181242]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lincoln University Educator Supports Master Gardener Training]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-educator-supports-master-gardener-training</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Lincoln University strengthened its community education efforts in September when Jack “JJ” Spurlin of the university’s Innovative Small Farmers’ Outreach Program served as a ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-educator-supports-master-gardener-training</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-181197]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Delivers $619 Million to Missouri Farmers]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/usda-delivers-619-million-to-missouri-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing approximately $619.4 million in agricultural safety net and conservation payments to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/usda-delivers-619-million-to-missouri-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-181196]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lincoln University Launches Hands on Agribusiness Training Series]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-launches-hands-on-agribusiness-training-series</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Lincoln University of Missouri Cooperative Extension is offering a yearlong agribusiness certification training series designed to help farmers strengthen their business ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-launches-hands-on-agribusiness-training-series</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-180682]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Lincoln University Helps Transform Vacant Land into Farms]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-helps-transform-vacant-land-into-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) has joined forces with GRO Health Center (GRO) to convert vacant properties in North St. Louis into productive agricultural spaces, food ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/lincoln-university-helps-transform-vacant-land-into-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-180660]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Shibu Jose Earns Top Leadership Award in Agriculture]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/shibu-jose-earns-top-leadership-award-in-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Shibu Jose, Associate Dean for research at the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, received agInnovation’s 2026 Excellence in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/shibu-jose-earns-top-leadership-award-in-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-180659]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mizzou Dairy Herd Earns Top Honors for Genetics Excellence]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mizzou-dairy-herd-earns-top-honors-for-genetics-excellence</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Missouri’s Foremost Dairy herd received two honors from Holstein Association USA for its 2025 performance, recognizing its achievements in dairy genetics ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/mizzou-dairy-herd-earns-top-honors-for-genetics-excellence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-180416]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Missouri Hunters Harvest 6,524 Deer in Early Season]]></title><link>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-hunters-harvest-6524-deer-in-early-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reported a preliminary total of 6,524 deer harvested during the state’s firearms Early Antlerless Portion, held October 9-11, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://missouriagconnection.com/news/missouri-hunters-harvest-6524-deer-in-early-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[a1ec6c68-5af9-4c6d-93c6-ebe81cc9bb57-180415]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>