Bacon is popular, but living near a hog farm is not. Bacon isn’t possible without hogs, so if we want bacon, we’re going to have to raise pigs. Missouri Senate Bill 391 is opposed by people who either don’t like bacon or don’t realize how it’s made. The bill would require that county regulation aimed […]
The leadership team for the Missouri Soybean Association welcomes a new farmer-leader following this month’s district director elections. Russell Wolf, a farmer from Tipton, was elected to the Association’s board of directors during the District 5 meeting February 18 in Marshall. He joins his fellow board members in guiding the organization’s policy, advocacy and membership […]
As hunters head outdoors for spring turkey hunting in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds them of season dates along with new nontoxic-shot requirements for 16 more conservation areas. Spring turkey hunting youth weekend will be April 6 and 7 with the regular spring season running April 15 through May 5. Detailed information […]
The date has been set for the annual customer appreciation luncheon offered by the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District. The March 8th event at Trenton also includes recognition of the cooperator and soil health steward of the year plus an election of board supervisors. Events will be held at the Barton farm campus […]
Five Points Alive will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a dinner. Those attending may choose between corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, and carrots or brisket with cheese grits and baked beans. Dessert includes pistachio or apple cake. Soda and cornbread, honey butter, coffee, tea, and water are included. A donation of $20.00 per person, which […]
The Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge is carrying out an open bidding process to determine who will farm 2 units on the refuge from the Spring of 2019 to the Fall of 2021. Unit 1 is 564 acres and will be farmed with a soybean cover crop rotation. Unit 2 is 164 acres and […]
Soybean growers from across Missouri are focusing on expanding their markets. Governor Mike Parson tells Brownfield he likes the idea of expanded cattle feeding in Missouri, creating a larger market for soybean meal. Missouri Soybean Association President Brooks Hurst tells Brownfield trade issues have caused growers to focus on biodiesel and soybean meal. […]
Space heaters cause 80-percent of fatal home heating-related fires each year in the U.S. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says they should not be left unattended and recommends leaving at least three feet of space between the heater and flammable items. Bean says the cold weather is a good reminder to check your smoke detectors. […]
The Milan Elks Lodge will hold its annual Christmas meal Christmas Day. Member Patty Foster says delivery preparation will start that morning at 10 o’clock. Serving at the lodge will begin at 11 o’clock, with the menu including turkey, ham, dressing, noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls. There is no charge for the meal, […]
Various media sources report a Chillicothe man faces potential prison time and a hefty fine after pleading guilty in U-S District Court in Iowa. Randy Constant appeared in federal court Thursday and pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud in an alleged scheme to defraud that authorities claimed involving the marketing of 140 million dollars of grain […]
Do the math on temperatures and rainfall for all of 2018. On average, you get “near normal,” says Pat Guinan, University of Missouri Extension climatologist. “Weather was anything but that,” Guinan adds. Record-setting numbers hide in an average. For starters, look at the “non-spring” of 2018. April was the second coldest on record going back […]
Missouri U.S. Senator Roy Blunt says he’s glad the U.S. did not heighten its trade war with China. He cites U.S. soybean exports have gone to virtually zero since the trade battle began. Blunt says if America wants to have a trade fight, the battle should be about China stealing U.S. technology and […]
Trenton High School is accepting registration for the first Holly Jolly Jog 5K/10K Run/Walk to benefit The Thirst Project, which is a group of socially-conscious young people on a mission to end the global water crisis by building fresh water wells in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Registration will be accepted until the morning of the […]
The Milan Elks Lodge will host a Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, November 22nd. Secretary Patty Foster says deliveries will be sent out around 10 o’clock in the morning with delivery requests taken until noon. Serving at the lodge will begin at 11 o’clock. The meal includes ham, turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert. […]
the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced it will not pursue Special Local Needs (24c) labels for the use of Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax for the 2019 growing season. This announcement follows the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to extend the registration of these three Dicamba products for another two years with additional safeguards. The Missouri […]
The streaming site released a list of the movies, TV shows, comedy specials and documentaries coming and going next month. Here’s the full list of what’s being added to Netflix in December: Dec. 1 8 Mile Astro Boy Battle – Netflix Original Bride of Chucky Christine Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Crossroads: One Two […]
Five directors were elected to the 2018-2019 American Angus Association® board of directors, as well as a president and chairman and a vice president and vice chairman of the board, during the 135th Annual Convention of Delegates hosted at the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio. A total of 298 delegates from 41 states and […]
The Union Coon Creek Baptist Church west of Trenton is accepting orders for its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner November 22nd. Volunteers will deliver meals to anyone in the area who needs or wants a meal. That includes anyone who has to work Thanksgiving Day, shut-ins, or those in need of a meal. Dianna Crawford is […]
Trenton High School will host a 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk next month to benefit The Thirst Project. The Thirst Project is a group of socially-conscious young people on a mission to end a global water crisis by building fresh water wells in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Registration for the Holly Jolly Jog will start […]
Northwest Missouri State University’s Madraliers will host their 45th annual Yuletide Feaste with an elegant royal banquet featuring performances by the Madraliers, the Recorder Consort and the Royale Brass Quintet. The Feaste will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. “The Yuletide Feaste […]
