Cattle have been a part of agriculture since the very beginning. Humans have been relying on them to meet their needs for everything ranging from meat, dairy and agriculture to sometimes even
For Missourians who take to the trail or the river every weekend, increased rainfall and flooding could not only put a damper on their outdoor adventures—it could point to a reality where climate
Bee populations throughout the world are declining—even right here in Missouri. Climate change has had a hand in these species’ decline, along with pesticide use, habitat loss, urbanization and
Climate change presents many threats to Missouri’s vineyards, a $3.2 billion industry. Among them are rising temperatures, funguses and pests that threaten the yield and long term health of popular
New crop diseases pervading Missouri have been linked to climate change, and they’re directly impacting crop production. Climate change has already made Missouri a little more hot and humid, but
In March, a collaboration between the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, MFA, Inc. and Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) launched a “carbon
Household hazardous waste disposal has been a point of concern for a long time, but as the effects of climate change become more visible, so does the concern for how this waste is disposed of.
Hurricanes and earthquakes seem to grab more attention, but floods and droughts can be just as destructive. Missouri is no stranger to floods, but intense rainfall events that happen back-to-back
A staple of industry and identity in the state — agriculture has a stake in Missouri’s economy and people’s livelihoods. But Missouri’s agriculture industry will face the harsh
The most consequential agricultural practice to the environment in Missouri, arguably, is cover cropping. And there’s good news – around the state it’s on the rise. The most recent 2017