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Thursday, June 13, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its monthly report released Wednesday that farmers are expected to bring in 14 billion bushels of corn this year.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Farmers in a dozen Missouri counties could be eligible for emergency loans through the U.S. Agriculture Department for damage from severe spring weather.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Farmer Bob Jackson says this year has been a good year so far in planting corn.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 85 percent of Iowa's corn crop and 40 percent of the state's soybean crop has been planted.

Friday, May 24, 2013  New meat labels go into effect, telling consumers where animals were born, raised, slaughtered

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Monday, May 20, 2013  Seniors can go to their local Seneca Area on Aging meal sites and declare themselves eligible for coupons, which can be spent at qualifying farmers' markets beginning on June 1.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Every Saturday the market will be open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A great event for tree farmers and ethusiasts will be held at the end of May.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of Jefferson County residents stocked up on fresh items at the Fairfield Farmers Market Saturday. Around 30 local vendors had tables set up for the market’s opening day,

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Farmers' Market returned to the city of Kirksville Saturday morning.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Heartland gardener has thousands of tulips on display. He welcomes people in the community to drive through and see.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Spring conditions have left unfavorable conditions for corn farmers.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Kirksville Kiwanis Club will start their 36th annual Farmer's Market this Saturday.