Farm Talk Newspaper

@FarmTalkNews

Weekly newspaper serving agriculture in eastern Kansas, western Missouri, northeastern Oklahoma, and northwestern Arkansas.

Parsons, Kansas

Joined November 2012

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Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 21

Lamar elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about #agriculture during enrichment programming this summer... farmtalknews.com/news/agricultu…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Lamar elementary students have enjoyed hands-on lessons about agriculture during enrichment programming this summer. The school partnered with Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the...

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 20

Top 10 #city names that are in 3 of the 4 Farm Talk states... farmtalknews.com/news/top-10-ci…

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 20

University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot #infestations that can cause major losses in #livestock, said MU Extension state specialist in veterinary toxicology and animal health Tim Evans... farmtalknews.com/news/making-ha…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension state specialist in veterinary toxicology and...

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 19

Friday, July 11th, the @KsSoybean hosted a Summer #Soybean Social for local farms and soybean leaders at the Independence Country Club in Independence, #Kansas... farmtalknews.com/news/summer-so…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Friday, July 11th, the Kansas Soybean Association (KSA) hosted a Summer Soybean Social for local farms and soybean leaders at the Independence Country Club in Independence, Kansas.

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Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 19

Bloomberg’s Jessica Nix reported that “the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended its emergency response for #birdflu as the outbreak . . . has abated.” farmtalknews.com/news/mexican-c…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Agri-Pulse’s Oliver Ward reported that “the Agriculture Department said Wednesday evening [July 9] that the U.S. would be closing the southern border to livestock trade, effective immediately, after...

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 18

Wednesday, July 9th through Saturday, July 12th, marked the 69th annual Jasper County Youth #Fair held in Carthage, #Missouri... farmtalknews.com/news/the-2025-…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Wednesday, July 9th through Saturday, July 12th, marked the 69th annual Jasper County Youth Fair held in Carthage, Missouri. Spectators and youth showmen from across the region gathered at the

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 18

A recent assessment report produced by the Farm Journal Foundation for the #Kansas Department of Agriculture has analyzed data in an effort to identify the root causes of the #rural and food systems #veterinarian shortage... farmtalknews.com/news/kda-recei…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Concerns about a shortage of rural veterinarians have been discussed across agriculture for many years. A recent assessment report produced by the Farm Journal Foundation for the Kansas Department of

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 17

Caroline and Richard Riffle have lived and #farmed in the areas around Garden City, #Missouri for their entire lives. These are some of their memories... farmtalknews.com/news/meet-the-…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. “Before Dad bought his first cab tractor, Mom would meet him at the door with a broom and sweep all the dust off him. He finally got talked into getting

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 17

The revised #credit unlocks extra value for #grain, but requires more on-farm data to reap the benefits... farmtalknews.com/news/what-farm…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act included a revision of the 45Z biofuel tax credit.

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 16

Justin and Breann Bacon are caretakers to a very particular and rather flighty species of livestock — one that can't be fenced in or tied down and, despite being the size of a jelly bean, sends packs of children running in fear... 🐝#beekeeper farmtalknews.com/news/good-bee-…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Justin and Breann Bacon are caretakers to a very particular and rather flighty species of livestock — one that can't be fenced in or tied down and, despite being the

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 16

It’s been a wild #harvest season out here in our Four-state area, and despite the intense #rain dances and prayers I’ve said, I can’t quite seem to control Mother Nature... yet. ☔️ farmtalknews.com/news/curse-the…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. This has been long overdue, so I’m sorry to those who were confused by the lack of Road Runner content in the previous issue of Farm Talk. I’ve been busy,

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 15

#Wheat that does not meet market specs still have value as livestock feed either as part of supplements for grazing #cattle or in mixed diets to growing and finishing cattle... farmtalknews.com/news/making-th…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. This year’s weather has delayed harvest and left many wheat growers with fields of low test weight and sprouted grain. This damage causes large discounts at the elevator because the

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 14

University of Missouri Extension recently hosted the 2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on at the Trowbridge #Livestock Center in Columbia. The event drew 87 youths from across the state to demonstrate their skills in evaluating livestock... farmtalknews.com/news/missouri-…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. University of Missouri Extension recently hosted the 2025 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest on at the Trowbridge Livestock Center in Columbia. The event drew 87 youths from across the state

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 14

While #yields and protein levels remain generally average, Kansas #wheat farmers are facing significant challenges this year, including the widespread impact of wheat streak mosaic #virus... farmtalknews.com/news/kansas-wh…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. This is day eight of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 13

5. A weird guy on a European motor scooter is cruising the parking lot 🛴 farmtalknews.com/news/top-10-in…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. 1. The clerk doesn’t speak English

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 12

The Bluestem Special #cattle auction was hosted July 2 at the historic Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch in northeast #Oklahoma. In-person crowds and online participants bid on over 25,000 head of cattle... farmtalknews.com/news/bluestem-…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. The Bluestem Special cattle auction was hosted July 2 at the historic Mullendore Cross Bell Ranch in northeast Oklahoma. In-person crowds and online participants bid on over 25,000 head of

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 12

Oklahoma’s big #weather stories this spring overwhelmingly involved tornadoes and heavy #rains — and June was no exception. The month finished as the sixth-wettest June on record, at 7.22 inches, nearly 3 inches above normal... farmtalknews.com/news/june-rain…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Oklahoma’s big weather stories this spring overwhelmingly involved tornadoes and heavy rains — and June was no exception. The month finished as the sixth-wettest June on record, at 7.22 inches,

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 11

Prioritizing livestock #health, mitigating disease outbreaks, and protecting America’s vital food supply, large animal #veterinarians play a critical role in #rural communities and #food production... farmtalknews.com/news/the-futur…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Prioritizing livestock health, mitigating disease outbreaks, and protecting America’s vital food supply, large animal veterinarians play a critical role in rural communities and food production. Yet,...

Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 11

Bloomberg’s Jef Feeley reported Monday that “the US Supreme Court signaled interest in Bayer AG’s bid to stop thousands of #lawsuits blaming its top-selling #Roundup weedkiller for causing cancer... farmtalknews.com/news/scotus-se…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Court signals interest in Bayer case

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Farm Talk Newspaper@FarmTalkNews · Jul 10

Stockmen have been using horses to handle #cattle for a long time. Cow sense is innate in many horses, but some lines of #QuarterHorses have been bred as cutting horses... farmtalknews.com/news/early-day…

FarmTalkNews's tweet card. Stockmen have been using horses to handle cattle for a long time. Cow sense is innate in many horses, but some lines of Quarter Horses have been bred as cutting