Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper – written for, by & about farmers

For many farmers, tedding is a necessary evil requiring extra time and money in terms of labor and fuel costs. But a close examination of tedding and tedding equipment proves the process not only offsets the cost, but helps farmers produce quality hay that can be sold at a higher price.

Farmers group accused of conspiring to boost profits in dairy-pricing scheme

Alfalfa weevils have increased to threatening levels in central and northern Missouri, said a University of Missouri Extension entomologist. What does this mean for southwest Missouri farmers? Farmers should scout fields for signs of damage so weevil populations can be managed now.

For many farmers, tedding is a necessary evil requiring extra time and money in terms of labor and fuel costs. But a close examination of tedding and tedding equipment proves the process not only offsets the cost, but helps farmers produce quality hay that can be sold at a higher price.

June is National Safety Month, and this year the theme is Make A Difference.
Mike Mulhall, Director of the Occupational Department at the Springfield office, handles varied facets of this program, in Southwest Missouri. He said, "Throughout June, the 2008 National Safety Month program will deal with basic reasons for unintentional deaths and injuries that occur in workplaces and on roads and in homes and communities across America."

The effects of flooding on pastureland can be costly in terms of time, money and production. There are tips, though, to protecting your land from streambank erosion, as well as remedying current erosion problems.