Large bale of hay

Ammoniation demonstrations set in Northeast Missouri

Livestock producers can stretch short supplies of hay this year by using a simple ammonia treatment on bales, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Zac Erwin. Erwin and MU Extension agronomy specialist Valerie Tate will lead-free hay ammoniation demonstrations Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. to show farmers how to boost the […]

Driver's License

Driver examination stations to close for meeting

Several driver examination stations will be closed due to a mandatory meeting on October 24, 2018. Those stations involved in the meeting and closing for the day include: Chillicothe, 917 Jackson Street, Chillicothe Savannah, 12737 State Highway E, Savannah Bethany, 1501 Central Street, Bethany Normal testing hours will resume on the regularly scheduled days.

Steam and Gas Association’s Old-Time Harvest Days tractor

Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s Old-Time Harvest Days to kick off Friday

Friday, September 28 is Kids’ Day at the Livingston County Steam and Gas Association’s 32nd Annual Old-Time Harvest Days. Tractors will be on display at the Livingston County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe with the featured tractor a Cub Farmall. There will be a cultivator contest, family-oriented exhibits and demonstrations, and other various activities. Food stands and […]

NCMC - North Central Missouri College

NCMC Board of Trustees meet with full agenda

The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night approved early repayment of the Barton Campus bond issue. Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Tyson Otto presented information that outlined an option for the early repayment of the bond issue on November 15th. Total payment due is $940,459.11 with the […]

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Audio: Missouri could be bellwether of how Supreme Court nominee plays in midterm election

Missouri could be the key indicator of how important the Supreme Court nominee is the midterm elections.     U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley and fellow Republicans have aggressively used the confirmation of Washington D.C. Circuit Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a campaign wedge issue against incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. President Trump gave high praise […]

Community Emergency Response Team CERT

Community Emergency Response Team to hold new member drive

The Grundy County Community Emergency Response Team is seeking volunteers. CERT Coordinator Alan Barnett explains anyone from Grundy County may serve as a volunteer regardless of someone’s physical condition. He notes volunteers are trained to be able to help the community and improve their skills. The training includes disaster preparedness, fire, and basic medical training. […]

Forage

Alternative forage options during and after drought

Widespread drought conditions during the 2018 growing season in most of Missouri resulted in hay and forage shortages, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Dhruba Dhakal. Dhakal offers some alternative/emergency forage options to feed beef cattle during fall, winter, and spring. Stockpiling tall fescue If fescue stands are strong, stockpiling tall fescue is one of […]

Road Closed

Harrison County Route AA now closed

Due to a collapsed culvert, Route AA in Harrison County is now closed between U.S. Route 69 and Interstate 35. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation closed Route AA this morning. They will work over the next few days to replace the culvert and hope to reopen the route by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. […]