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Aerial view of a Breaktime gas station with multiple fuel pumps and a convenience store, surrounded by an empty parking lot at dusk. A semi-truck is parked nearby. The sky is darkening, and the area is quiet.

Built for the Road

Break Time Truck Stops Deliver Convenience, Comfort and Rewards Break Time has established itself as a reliable destination for professional drivers and travelers alike through its growing network of full-service truck stops among its more than 70 locations. With six truck stops in Bolivar, Jefferson City, Moberly, Sedalia, Sikeston and […]

A drone sprays crops with agricultural chemicals at sunset, flying low over a green field with the sun shining through its frame and a mist visible around it.

The Sky’s the Limit for Drones on the Farm

Enthusiasm for drone use in agriculture is growing quickly, says Caleb O’Neal, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in plant science. O’Neal teaches classes about drones across the state. He’s seen interest from farmers, commercial sprayers, cow-calf operators, real estate professionals and some who are just curious about new technology. […]

Sunflowers Photo by Keith Borgmeyer a photo of vibrant field of yellow sunflowers stretches toward a red barn with an American flag above the door, set against a backdrop of green trees under a clear blue sky.

Summer Wonder

Across farm country, summer is when hard work begins to show. Months of planning and planting take shape in row after row of green—and sometimes gold. It’s a time to monitor, manage and trust in the process, knowing that every sunrise brings you one step closer to harvest. Summer doesn’t […]

Rows of brown hens are confined in a large cage system, with eggs visible on a conveyor belt below. The setting appears to be an industrial poultry farm with long, dimly lit aisles stretching into the distance.

Egg-splosive Prices: What’s Driving the Surge

According to a recent report from CoBank, U.S. poultry and egg producers face unprecedented challenges as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to threaten production. The egg industry has 8% fewer laying hens than three years ago, with over 100 million table-egg-laying hens affected through January 2025. In just the […]

A combine harvester works in a cornfield at sunset under a dramatic sky, symbolizing the hard work behind Missouri Net Farm Income, with colorful clouds above, trees on the horizon, and green grass in the foreground.

Missouri Net Farm Income Takes Another Dip in 2024

Missouri’s net farm income is projected to decline in 2024 for the second consecutive year. That’s the latest from the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center’s (RaFF) Fall 2024 Missouri Farm Income Outlook. The report is published biannually and provides statewide projections of key farm financial […]

A rural MFA Oil gas station with two fuel pumps, a large storage tank, and a blue-roofed building nearby, set on a gravel lot under a cloudy sky. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.

New Petro-Card 24 Pumps Debut

The latest addition to the MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 network, a new location in Dadeville, Mo., provides a glimpse of upcoming improvements to the company’s more than 180 unattended fueling sites. Both the Dadeville and the newly upgraded Versailles location are equipped with new pumps and payment technology, making refueling […]

Drought Creates Traffic Jam at Panama Canal

A withering drought has crippled one of the world’s most crucial maritime trade routes. Ships hoping to cross the Panama Canal have experienced significant delays since August 2023, when an unprecedented dry spell forced canal officials to limit traffic on the waterway. The Panama Canal requires 52 million gallons of […]

Break Time to Open Truck Stop in Jefferson City

Construction is underway on a Break Time truck stop in Jefferson City, Mo. The convenience store and travel plaza will be located at 207 Militia Drive, just off Highway 50 on the city’s east side. The new location is expected to open in November. The 6,500-square-foot store will be Break […]

A small outdoor gas station with a white canopy displaying MFA Oil branding offers seamless fuel experiences. Featuring two fuel pumps surrounded by a concrete area, the site boasts recent payment upgrades amid trees and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

Payment Upgrades at Petro-Card 24

A major upgrade to the credit card readers at MFA Oil Petro-Card 24 locations is nearing completion. The company has activated chip card readers and pin pads at more than 75% of its Petro-Card 24 fueling sites. The MFA Oil maintenance team is visiting each site to verify that the […]

A person wearing a blue shirt and jeans is standing in a lush green field, holding a weed in their hand. The background is filled with dense foliage.

Weeds Adapt to Fight Back Against Herbicides

Weeds today aren’t like “what Mom used to make,” says University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Today’s weeds know how to fight back against long-used herbicides and adapt in ways that spell trouble in production agriculture, says Bradley. Officially, Missouri already has 11 different herbicide-resistant weed species. Waterhemp […]

A silhouette of birds flying in a V formation against a vibrant sunset sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple. The sun is partially visible above the horizon, and a dark mountain range is in the foreground.

Fall Brings Renewed Threat of Virulent Bird Flu

When migratory geese and other waterfowl fly south this fall from their Canadian breeding grounds, they will bring with them an uncharacteristic specter of dread. There’s a chance that the migration may reignite a wave of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks that spread across the North American continent earlier […]

A lush green cornfield stretches across the foreground, with a distant view of silos, barns, and a farmhouse. The sky is blue with scattered clouds, creating a serene, rural landscape.

Missouri Farm Income to Set New Records in 2022

Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year, according to John Kruse, associate research and extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri. “It’s not often when there are back-to-back record years for Missouri farm income, but the data suggests 2021 set a new […]

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