From the District of Columbia to Columbia, Missouri, one of the most talked about agricultural news events is the current trade dispute with China. According to CNBC, in April, China announced a 25 percent tariff on 106 American goods, including…
Desire to grow ministry for college students leads to change in career path
For Hannah Silvey, passion drives her actions as Young Life College director at the University of Missouri. Through her own experience of being changed by the gospel, she has developed a desire to share the thing she believes in the…
CP Editorial: Parking woes on east campus lot are well worth the sacrifice
If you are a student at the University of Missouri, you may have noticed some congestion when you park in AV-14. As you look around, trying to figure out why you can’t find a parking space, you see large, unfinished…
Farm crisis of the 80s led to career change that has benefitted Missouri’s ag educators
The market’s drop during the 1980s farm crisis launched Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA executive secretary, into an almost 35-year career in agriculture education. “When I graduated college, all I ever wanted to do was go home and farm,” Dietzschold said.…
CP Editorial: CAFOs provide best option for meeting demand for pork
Confined animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, are the only way we can provide enough pork to supply the large demand of a growing world population. In 2017, the United States consumed 64.4 pounds of pork per capita and exported over…
Kearney teacher works to change perceptions of agriculture
While most people associate agriculture with cows and plows, educator Erica McBee challenges her students to imagine agriculture in an urban setting. Kearney, Missouri, is located just outside of Kansas City, Missouri, and serves as the perfect breeding ground for…