Views: 2An Altamont resident accused of stabbing a dog was arraigned in the Associate Division of Daviess County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The court denied a request for bond change for 20-year-old Bronson Wildman and set the matter for a bond hearing September 17. His bond was initially set at $15,000 cash only. Conditions include […]
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University of Missouri Extension in Sullivan County to host Farm Tour
Views: 0University of Missouri Extension of Sullivan County will host a Farm Tour in the Winigan area next week. The tour of Duane and Sara Herschberger’s farm, Hersh Belgians, will be September 20th. Hersch Belgians are one of only four competitive draft horse hitches in the state. The event will also include University of Missouri […]
Learn about Elk and Elk hunting in Missouri during live MDC webcast
Views: 0Join the Missouri Department of Conservation on Wednesday, October 9, from noon to 1 p.m. for its Wild Webcast on Elk and Elk Hunting in Missouri. Get information on seeing free-ranging wild elk in Missouri and on Missouri’s first upcoming elk-hunting season, possibly starting as soon as next year. MDC experts will share information […]
Beef cattle key topic during Thompson Research Center Field Day
Views: 0The Thompson Research Center will discuss numerous topics related to beef cattle during its annual Field Day, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Registration for the event begins at 3:30 p.m., with a farm tour scheduled at 4 p.m. Field Day presentations will begin slightly after 5 p.m. The event will feature […]
West Nile virus season is not over yet
Views: 0Though mosquitoes often become a nuisance in early summer, the danger of catching a mosquito-borne illness continues into the late summer months. As long as temperatures remain warm, mosquitoes will continue to be a pest and a potential danger to one’s health. So while Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer, the Missouri […]
Judge extends block on CAFO rule until September 16
Views: 0(Brownfield Ag News: Julie Harker) – A Missouri judge has extended his order blocking the new CAFO law from going into effect. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green has extended the order until September 16thon the date he plans to have a ruling. The law prevents counties from imposing stricter rules on concentrated animal […]
Deputy Leadbetter and K-9 Zaki attend national conference
Views: 0Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports Officer Nicholas Leadbetter and K-9 Zaki attended a national conference. The Handler Instruction and Training Seminar K-9 Conference in Chicago, Illinois is designed and provided by K-9 handlers for K-9 handlers of different skill levels and sizes of agencies. Leadbetter attended multiple training classes on various topics taught by […]
Audio: Judge temporarily blocks Missouri’s CAFO law from taking effect
Views: 0A judge has temporarily blocked implementation of Missouri’s Senate Bill 391 that was to take effect in a week. It prohibits counties from passing ordinances stricter than state laws governing concentrated animal feeding operations – CAFOs. Two county boards (Cooper and Cedar), two property owners and the nonprofit Friends of Responsible Agriculture requested the […]
Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions nets $156,300
Views: 3The Missouri State Fair celebrated Youth in Agriculture Day, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, Saturday, Aug. 17. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, raising $156,300! The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Gage Baker of Fulton. His 1325-pound Crossbred steer sold for a record price of $39,500 and was purchased […]
Agriculture tech giant Bunge to relocate global headquarters to St. Louis region
Views: 0Agriculture giant Bunge announced the relocation of its global headquarters from White Plains, New York, to the St. Louis metropolitan area, increasing the company’s presence in the state. Bunge currently employs 525 workers at its office in Chesterfield. An additional 25 employees work at Bunge’s Creative Solutions Center in St. Charles, which includes pilot […]
Chloe Momphard named 2019 Missouri State Fair Queen, Chillicothe woman named runner-up
Views: 0Miss Chloe Momphard of Troy was named the 2019 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Aug. 8. Miss Momphard received the highest score of 45 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Momphard will reign over the remaining State Fair events and […]
Winners announced from the Lucerne Stock Show
Views: 0Results have been released from events at the Lucerne Stock Show. In the Rabbit Show, Evan Tharp had the Best of Show with Senior Showmanship going to Raylene Ray and Junior Showmanship to Adeline Dickerson. At the Beef Show, the Grand Champion Bucket Calf belonged to Katie Halley, and the Reserve Champion Bucket Calf […]
Humphreys man injured after striking animal in roadway with motorcycle
Views: 0A Humphreys resident was injured early Wednesday morning when the motorcycle he was operating struck an animal four miles west of Galt. Fifty-six-year-old Johnny Hines received moderate injuries and was taken by Grundy County Emergency Medical Services to Wright Memorial Hospital. An investigator with the patrol reports Hines was eastbound when he swerved the […]
Management Intensive Grazing School to be held at Greenley Research Center
Views: 0A Management Intensive Grazing (MIG) School is scheduled for August 22-23, 2019 at the Greenley Research Center, Novelty, MO. The two-day school will provide opportunities for in-depth discussions and field exercises covering both agronomic and livestock topics related to grazing and livestock production on pastures. Topics include pasture species selection and management, fencing and […]
Platte County Livestock Boosters receive grant
Views: 0The FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation recently granted $12,000 to the Platte County Livestock Boosters to assist with wash rack renovations at the fairgrounds. The boosters project of overhauling and replacing the washing facilities at the Platte County Fairgrounds will include four gated bays for small animals and an extension with cover […]
Premium Sale at North Central Missouri Fair raises almost $40,000
Views: 0North Central Missouri Fair officials have released information on the amount of money donated to Grundy County 4-H and FFA youth during the Premium Sale held on Saturday. Coordinator of the sale, Kristi Urich, reports $39,580 was raised in which there were 22 participating youth and 52 bidders attending the sale. Funds from the […]
Results of Fine Arts entries from North Central Missouri Fair
Views: 0The Fine Arts Show at the North Central Missouri Fair had 53 entries by 19 exhibitors. Those earning blue awards included Benjamin Breitenbucher of Trenton in the junior division of photography and marker and Allison Schroeder of Trenton in the junior division of acrylic paintings. Others earning blue awards in the fine arts show […]
Swine Show winners announced at North Central Missouri Fair
Views: 0Results have been released from Wednesday’s Swine Show at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Wade Horton of Chillicothe had the Champion Boar, and Landry Oaks of Newtown had the Reserve Champion Boar. Courtney McCollum of Milan had the Champion Gilt, and Emily Schreiner of Chillicothe had the Reserve Champion Gilt. The Champion […]
Crowder State Park to host “Creatures of the Night” hike
Views: 0Crowder State Park will host a Creatures of the Night Hike at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. During this guided night hike, park staff will present information about animals that can be seen and heard at night. Participants should meet at the Shelter 3 parking lot. They are encouraged to dress appropriately for the […]
Missouri Department of Conservation announces lineup of free programs at Missouri State Fair
Views: 0Discover nature with the Missouri Department of Conservation at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia August 8-18. Visit MDC’s Conservation Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8-17 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 18 to see live fish and other native animals such as snakes, turtles, and amphibians. Learn about and […]