(At right) Retired publisher Duane Ross was remembered for being a strong leader and a gentleman. He is pictured with (left) retired publisher Tom Taylor and the late publisher Joe Berkely. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Co-workers fondly remember retired HPJ publisher

Sheep grazing in the forest. (iStock-#1161253754 │ Roman Kutsekon)

MU Extension to host grazing systems field day

Mizzou Weed Science team is led by MU Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. The team continues its research efforts to find solutions to reducing weeds in Missouri row crops. (Photo by Linda Geist.)

MU weed science team seeks ways to reduce soil weed seed bank

Brock elected as Missouri Soybean Association president

CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert talks to attendees of the Thompson Research Center Field Day, which took place Sept. 24, 2025, in Spickard. (Photo by Logan Jackson, Courtesy of CAFNR.)

Mizzou’s agriculture programs address industry challenges through research and outreach

The Missouri State Fair is expecting its traditional parade to kick off the 11-day fair. (Photo by Missouri State Fair.)

Celebrating America’s 250th through Missouri tradition

Mainord elected chair of Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council

Soybean leaves may show yellow spots on upper canopy leaves. Symptoms may resemble those of sudden death syndrome. Disase typically appears in nonuniform patches within fields. (Photo courtesy of MU Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish.)

Free tests target ‘Red Crown Rot,’ a threat to Midwest soybeans