Like other livestock farmers trying to make a living in the grasp of a severe drought, Adam Boman was on the road to Kansas City in early August to market some of his cattle. But Boman, owner of Good Life Grass Farms, was only transporting the few cows he direct markets each month. The others […]
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Audio: Mid-Missouri county to vote on massive animal feeding operations
Voters in mid-Missouri’s Howard County decide Tuesday whether to retain a health ordinance putting animal headcount and manure handling restrictions on massive animal feeding operations known as CAFOS. Presiding Commissioner Sam Stroupe say the ordinance on the ballot imposes restrictions beyond those from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Howard County cattle producer […]
Three injured, one child life-flighted after Saturday crash
The highway patrol reports three Maysville residents were seriously hurt Saturday night when a car traveled off Highway 33. A passenger in the vehicle, five-year-old Brenton Jestes was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center, then flown by medical helicopter to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Another passenger, three-year-old Alyssandra Jestes, was taken to Cameron […]
Premium Sale at North Central Missouri Fair raises $54,600
The Premium Sale held Saturday evening at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton raised $54,600 to help with livestock expenses of 23 young people from Grundy County. Each individual was allowed to have one animal in the sale. Those with animals in the sale received money from high bidders as well as others making […]
Beef Show results from the North Central Missouri Fair
Results from the Beef Show held Saturday at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton have been announced. Jenna Reeter of Trenton showed the Supreme Champion female and the Supreme Champion market animal. Clayton Walker of Chillicothe exhibited the Reserve Champion female with Claire Walker of Chillicothe exhibiting the Reserve Champion market animal. Cayden Bowe […]
North Central Missouri Fair Swine Show results announced
The results of the North Central Missouri Fair Swine Show have been announced. Braxton Switzer of Bucklin had the Champion Boar with Wade Horton of Chillicothe showing the Reserve Champion Boar. The Champion Gilt belonged to Jaiden Rodenburg of Wheeling and Rodenberg also received Showmanship for eight to 10-year-olds. The Reserve Champion Gilt belonged to […]
Teen injured after striking animal with dirt bike
A boy riding a dirt bike was injured early last evening at McFall when according to the highway patrol, an animal entered the street and was struck by the dirt bike. After impact, the dirt bike overturned throwing the operator off. Fourteen-year-old Chavez Roeder of McFall was taken by private vehicle to the Harrison County […]
Jamesport Junior Livestock Show announces winners of the beef and swine divisions
A Bethany resident, Wyatt Ellis, received the Frank Nowland Memorial Award at the Jamesport Junior Livestock Show. The award is presented to an individual for the outstanding livestock display at the fair and is based on showmanship, quality of animals, and the component sportsmanship and conduct. Blaine Landes of Jamesport won the Randy Minnick Memorial Award […]
What’s coming and going on Netflix in August, 2018
Netflix is providing subscribers with a host of new streaming options to watch in the comfort of their homes this August. From original shows to top-notch films, Netflix has a number of compelling offerings lined up. Arriving in August A * denotes a Netflix original. Links go to Netflix trailers and watch pages. August 1 Batman Begins Chernobyl […]
Controlling noxious Cut-Leafed Teasel
Cut-leaved teasel, as well as the closely related common teasel, is a biennial weed and one of the 12 weeds that the Missouri Department of Agriculture classifies as a noxious weed. Once teasel is established in an area, it can be very difficult to control, making management important before the weed becomes a wide-spread pest. Teasel […]
North Central Missouri Fair grandstand events set to begin Friday, July 27
The North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton starts Friday with a Kids Rodeo by TNT Ranch and Rodeo Company. The event will start at the grandstand at 7 o’clock with admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for children between the ages of six and 12, and is free for children five and younger. The rodeo […]
Jamesport Junior Livestock Show continues Thursday
Multiple animal shows will be held at the Jamesport Junior Livestock Show at the Jamesport City Park Thursday morning. Sheep, goats, and poultry should be in place by 8 o’clock as the Sheep Show starts at 9 o’clock with the Goat Show following the sheep show. The Poultry Show will be held in the Park […]
Livingston County Fair market animal sale nets $130,000
The market animal sale at the Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe produced nearly $130,000. One hundred ninety-four animals were sold to 84 buyers with the average price per animal selling at $669 dollars. That includes an average price of $909 for steers, $696 for swine, $615 for sheep, $482 for hams, $433 for rabbits, $410 […]
Stewartsville native named Chairman of North American Bison Registry Committee
A Stewartsville native was recently named the chairman of the North American Bison Registry Committee. National Bison Association President Dick Gehring of Moundridge, Kansas appointed Connor Elliott to the position. A news release reports Elliott assumed the position after former chairman Gerald Parsons of Stafford, Oklahoma announced he would step down as chairman but remain […]
Schedule of events for the Mercer County Fair
The schedule for the Mercer County Fair in Princeton includes several animal shows on Wednesday. Rabbit registration will start at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning, with the Rabbit Show to begin at 10 o’clock. Poultry registration will be held from noon to 1 o’clock, with the Poultry Show to follow. The Mercer County Health Department will […]
Schedule of events this week at the Livingston County Fair
The Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe continues today with a dog show, broiler chicken show, Achievement Night, and fishing. Broiler chicken check-in will run from 8 o’clock to 8:30 Monday morning with the show starting in the North Barn at 9 o’clock. The Dog Show will be at the Expo Building at 9 o’clock. Orientation […]
Missouri Supreme Court allows strict regulations on private deer hunting businesses
The Missouri Supreme Court has determined the state Conservation department has the authority to regulate private deer hunting ranches and Breeders. The decision could have a major bearing on the private land hunting of highly coveted big antlered deer, for which some customers pay $40,000 to pursue. After detecting dozens of deer in or […]
Crowder State Park to feature public events during the month of July
Crowder State Park west of Trenton has several free programs planned for this month. Resource Manager Anna Persell says the events will include a Creatures of the Night Hike at the Shelter 3 parking lot Saturday night, July 7th at 8:30. Staff will talk about nocturnal animals that might be seen at the park or […]
Daviess County Junior Livestock Show continues through Saturday
Swine shows will be held at the Daviess County Junior Livestock Show at the Show Grounds at Dockery Park in Gallatin Thursday. Swine should be in place at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon with the Swine Show to be held at 5 o’clock, and the Pee Wee Swine Show will be at 5:30. Sheep and goat […]
Sullivan County Fair continues through Sunday with a myriad of livestock shows
Several livestock shows will be held at the Sullivan County Fair at the Expo Center and Fairgrounds in Milan Thursday. The 4-H and FFA market goat weigh-in will be held from 11:45 to 12:45 and all goats must be in place in the barn at 12:30. The Sullivan County Fair Board Pee Wee Goat Show […]