Héctor Alejandro Arzate

Access to land is one of the biggest challenges that beginning farmers face. A new program in Missouri joins a nationwide effort to help.

Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've created a new vaccine to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis. The disease is estimated to cost U.S. ranchers millions each year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting that egg prices will decrease in the coming months. But experts said that all depends on whether there are any further bird flu outbreaks.

The reason for increased deer crossings and crashes? It’s the start of breeding season, also known as the “rut,” which means that male deer, including white-tail and mule, are on a quest to find mates.

Midwest states are spending millions to manage invasive carp in rivers and lakes. If left unchecked, conservation experts say the fish could wreak havoc on local ecosystems and fishing industries.

There's likely more honeybees than ever in the U.S. But beekeepers say it can be especially challenging to raise bees in the Midwest.

Each year, Mitzvah Garden KC harvests nearly 10,000 pounds of fresh produce that gets distributed to food pantries in the Kansas City-region. That includes okra, squash, apples, and pears that rely on their honey bees.

The Missouri Farm Bureau is urging the United States Postal Service to reconsider a proposal to consolidate service, which the Bureau says could hurt rural communities.

Thousands of insect species use vibrations to communicate. Now, in part because of the foundational research of a Midwestern biology professor, more researchers are exploring insect vibrational communication to ward against pests and understand climate change.

Listen To This Story Most people probably hear buzzing and chirping when they imagine what a bug sounds like, but there are thousands of insects that humans can't hear.