Freedom To Operate is the theme of the 2012 Missouri Pork Expo, February 8th and 9th at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. Expo Registration non MPA Members and Youth is only $10 which includes a free lunch. There are additional costs to attend the Pork Industry Banquet and the Pork Leadership Breakfast. If your in the pork industry this is a don't miss as topics include Global Markets, Domestic Impact, a panel discussion on Missouri Nuisance Litigation and how it can impact you. Of course the Pork Industry Banquet and Pork Industry Fundraising Auction, and you don't want to miss Thursday's Hot Topics Program including an update on PRRS Area Regional Control, The Status of Missouri CAFO Rules and Permits, and a Market Outlook. It's all about education and making you a better producer. We'll see you there.
Students interested in 2012 Missouri Corn Scholarships only have one month remaining to submit their applications. High School seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related field have until Feb. 10, 2012 to return a completed application, official transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn Office. Upon review, 10 deserving students will be awarded $750 scholarships by the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. Applicants must be Missouri residents from a farm or rural area, attending a Missouri college or university and majoring in agronomy or related field. Applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org or by calling 800-827-4181.
The Missouri Soybean Association Annual Meeting will be held at 3:30p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the Missouri Soybean Office, 3337 Emerald Lane, Jefferson City. The MSA will host a legislative reception that same day from 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Cabin Fever Fun
Jan 5 2012 8:21AM
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Cabin Fever Fun will be held at the Cooper County Fairgrounds in Boonville. Admission is $5.00 and the proceeds benefit the Cooper County 4H Foundation. There will be a washer toss, Wii stations, kids carnival and bingo, ten point pitch tournament and lots of other fun.
Support and Promote Central Missouri Agriculture at the 2012 Central Missouri Ag Expo February 10th and 11th at Mathewson Center and Mohler Hall on the Missouri State Fairground in Sedalia. It's FREE ADMISSION with something for everyone. There will be Seminars on both days, a Trivia Contest, Photo Contest, Kids Coloring Contest, Pedal Tractor Pull, Door Prize Drawings, Free Hot Dogs Daily, and numerous vendors. For more information on the expo and/or the banquet on January 28th, call Kevin Daniel at 660-553-1050, or Billy Ficken at 660-620-1599, or go to www.centralmoag.com.
The Missouri Corn Growers have produced a short film..."Underwater and Overlooked: Crisis on the Missouri River. This video tells the personal stories behind the unprecedented flood and its rampage through towns across the Midwest. Many farmers along the Missouri River have experienced flooding for three of the past four years. Something needs to change. Flood control has to be the number one priority. Please take to time to view this whether you have immediate interest along the Missouri River or not. You will be left speechless. Go to www.mocorn.org/flood for more.
Relayed from a reader...When feeding small square bales with twine around the bale, be careful if you do not cut the twine when feeding the bale. What happened to me the other day is almost impossible...but many accidents are almost impossible. I jerked off the plastic twine from around a bale, and, as it flew back, a cow moved her head perfectly so that the looped twine became tightly lodged between the back of her ear and her ear tag button. She spooked and jerked her head. Had that twine been wrapped around one of my fingers, it would have been a serious accident and made my typing speed even slower! Something to think about.....What's the saying...think ahead and be prepared!
After a successful pilot program last year, FFA and Monsanto have come together again for the FFA Chapter Challenge. This year, the program expanded to 12 states...and still includes Missouri. Registered FFA Chapters in eligible states will be challenged to reach out to farmers in their communities to learn more about their operations. Following the connection, farmers will go online and vote for their local FFA Chapter. The chapter that makes the most connections will win an all-expense paid trip for six students and their advisor to attend the 85th National FFA Convention. In addition to the grand prize, the top 10 chapters in each of the 12 participating states plus 80 at-large winners will receive a line of credit ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 from the National FFA Organization. The FFA Chapter Challenge voting begins January 16th. Votes must be in by February 29th and winners will be announced March 9th. More information can be found online at www.FFAChapterChallenge.com. After a successful pilot program last year, FFA and Monsanto have come together again for the FFA Chapter Challenge. This year, the program expanded to 12 states...and still includes Missouri. Registered FFA Chapters in eligible states will be challenged to reach out to farmers in their communities to learn more about their operations. Following the connection, farmers will go online and vote for their local FFA Chapter. The chapter that makes the most connections will win an all-expense paid trip for six students and their advisor to attend the 85th National FFA Convention. In addition to the grand prize, the top 10 chapters in each of the 12 participating states plus 80 at-large winners will receive a line of credit ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 from the National FFA Organization. The FFA Chapter Challenge voting begins January 16th. Votes must be in by February 29th and winners will be announced March 9th. More information can be found online at www.FFAChapterChallenge.com.
After 2 very successful 2011 Women Landowners Ag Conferences in Saline, and Lafayette Counties, the 2012 dates have been announced. The 2012 Saline County Women in Agriculture and Ag Landowners Regional Conference will take place on March 9, at the Martin Community Center in Marshall. For more information on that go to womeninag.net. The 2012 Women Landowners Ag-Conference for Lafayette, Johnson, and Ray Counties will be held on November 8, at the Concordia Community Center. Mark these dates on your calendar and make plans to attend these events.
The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council has joined other ag organizations to sponsor the 2011-2012 FFA Video Contest. The contest runs through April 2012 and encourages FFA chapters to create a video that conveys a positive message about the value of Missouri agriculture. A winning entry will be selected from each FFA district and awarded $500. District winners will then compete for overall honors with the top entry receiving $1,500, second place garnering $1,000, and third place awarded $500. Winners will be announced at the 2012 Missouri State FFA Convention. To learn how your chapter can participate, visit www.mofb.org/Home/Article3.aspx.
Many of you due to hot dry weather have already had to feed what would normally be winter hay, and if you already know you'll be short this year, there is help with the Missouri Department of Agricultures online hay directory to assist farmers hunting for forage. Click on http://mda.mo.gov/abd/haydirectory/ for help in your hay tracking efforts.
From the folks at Monsanto who remind everyone to remember these life saving Grain Bin Safety Tips.
1. NEVER WORK ALONE. 2. NEVER WORK INSIDE A BIN WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING. 3. MAKE SURE CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ACESS TO ENTRANCES. 4. LOCK OUT ALL POWER BEFORE ENTERING. 5. BE AWARE OF OTHERS IN THE AREA. 6. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. 7. BE AWARE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. 8. IF ENTERING BIN USE LIFE LINE AND HARNESS. 9. MAKE SURE OUTSIDE NOISE DOES NOT IMPAIR COMMUNICATION. 10. ASSESS THE AREA AND BE PREPARED.
Brian Sowers
