Wheat

Crop prices have returned to more normal levels this year — down from record highs. As farmers expect less income this year, that's likely to send ripples through the larger agricultural economy.

Growing interest rates, high crop prices and rising transportation costs are making it more expensive to store grain — a critical step for many farmers. Economists and grain merchandisers say the market conditions leave them and farmers in an awkward place.

Missouri's corn and soybean harvests continue to look good, especially corn.November estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture shows that…

Drought conditions across portions of Missouri are having both a positive and negative effect on crops grown in the Show-Me State.The lack of rain over…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 24, 2009 - My affair with the Big Mac: Making my junk food a bit more nutritiousLike most of us,…