Smithfield Foods, Incorporated announces construction has been completed on a low-pressure natural gas transmission line connecting a Smithfield hog farm with the city of Milan’s natural gas pipeline. Renewable natural gas (RNG) produced at the hog farm will be directly injected into the transmission line flowing into Milan’s natural gas distribution system prior to delivery. […]
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Trenton FFA Chapter to host activities at North Central Missouri Fair
The Trenton FFA Chapter has several activities planned at the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The chapter will hold a whole hog roast at the Livestock Pavilion Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock. FFA member Grace Allen says pulled pork sandwiches, beans, chips, cookies, and drinks will be served for $6 per plate. A baby […]
Beat the heat from farm to fair with these tips
Fair season and heat put three key groups at risk of heatstroke: livestock, their owners and spectators. Timing and flexibility are critical when transporting animals to and from the fair, says Daniel Mallory, University of Missouri livestock field specialist. Take animals to the fair early in the morning when temperatures are cooler so animals remain […]
Penalties increase for poaching in the state of Missouri
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri legislature and governor have taken actions to increase penalties for those caught poaching Missouri game animals and other native wildlife species. Missouri Governor Michael Parson signed HB260 into law July 11. Called the Poaching Bill, it significantly raises fines for those convicted of illegally taking Missouri […]
Mercer County fair set to begin run on July 16, 2019
The Mercer County Fair will be held in Princeton next week. Activities for the fair will start with 4-H conference and open class exhibit judging the evening of July 16th from 5 to 6 o’clock. Fair royalty will be introduced at 6 o’clock. July 17th will include a rabbit show at 9 o’clock in the […]
Officer Jasmine Diab released from hospital to rehabilitation facility
A Facebook post from Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab reports the officer was transferred to a rehabilitation facility Friday afternoon. Diab calls it the “first big step to being able to go home,” and she believes the rehab will “be intense.” No timeline has been announced as to how long Jasmine will stay at the […]
“Ag Backs the Blue” fundraising event set for Friday, June 28, to benefit Jasmine Diab’s recovery
A fundraising benefit will be held Friday, June 28, 2019, in Trenton for Police Officer Jasmine Diab who’s recovering from a gunshot wound she sustained in the line of duty on June 14th. The fundraising event is called “Ag Backs the Blue” and is a cooperative effort involving Smithfield Hog Production of Missouri, MFA Incorporated, […]
Main attractions announced for 2019 North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton
A little more than a month from now, the North Central Missouri Fair will begin with main event activities including a rodeo on July 26th and 27th at 7 o’clock both nights. There will be a URA/MRCA rodeo presented by TNT Ranch and Rodeo company. On Sunday, July 28th, the North Central Missouri Fair tractor […]
North Harrison FFA Livestock Show set for Friday, July 21, 2019
The North Harrison FFA Livestock Show will be held at the Community Youth Building of Eagleville on Friday, July 21, 2019 Sheep and goat registration along with weigh-in will take place from 7 to 8 o’clock on Friday morning with the Sheep Show starting at 9 o’clock, ewes will be followed by market lambs. The […]
Gilman City Fair kicks off Thursday, June 13th
The Gilman City Fair will be held at the fairgrounds Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June 15, 2019. Activities will include a sheep and goat show Thursday, hog show Friday, and rabbit and cattle shows Saturday. A barbecue supper will be served Friday and Saturday, and homemade ice cream will be available all three days. […]
Multiple events scheduled during “Sliced Bread Days” weekend in Chillicothe
The Sliced Bread Days weekend in Chillicothe is scheduled for July 5th through July 7, 2019. One of the events planned that weekend includes alumni and friends gathering for lunch at the Grand River Multipurpose Center that Friday morning at 11 o’clock. The suggested cost is $6.75 for attendees younger than 60 years old and […]
MoDOT planned road work in northern Missouri for the week of May 20, 2019
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the North Missouri region for the week of May 20 – 26. Continued flooding may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region such as […]
Elvis impersonator Cody Slaughter to perform at Bishop Hogan School
An Elvis tribute artist will perform at Bishop Hogan Memorial School of Chillicothe this summer. Cody Ray Slaughter will appear in concert in the gym on the night of July 6th at 7 o’clock. VIP seating costs $35, general $25, and children 10 years old and younger $20. Contact David Martin for ticket information at […]
USDA extends deadline for producers to certify 2018 crop production for Market Facilitation Program payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) extended the deadline because heavy rainfall […]
Smithfield Foods & RAE launch joint venture to create renewable energy, wildlife habitat
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) have formed a joint venture called Monarch Bioenergy to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) across Smithfield’s hog farms in Missouri. This partnership converts manure collected from Smithfield farms into RNG, while simultaneously delivering ecological services and developing wildlife habitat. Once complete, all Smithfield company-owned finishing farms in […]
91st Missouri FFA Convention to be held in Columbia April 25th and 26th
FFA members from across the state will meet in Columbia, April 25-26, at the 91st Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new officers and participate in leadership workshops. For the first time, convention sessions will be viewable at https://Livestream.com/MoDESE/MoFFA. “Cultivate Tomorrow, Today” is the theme for this […]
Melinda Hemmelgarn and others dispute claims in Missouri Farm Bureau commentary
In a recent commentary from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Blake Hurst came out in favor of SB 391, which provides that county commissions and county health center boards shall not impose standards or requirements on an agricultural operation. Refuting those claims in the Farm Bureau commentary is Registered Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn. She states that she […]
Annual Grandma’s Ride to raise funds for Trenton Fire Department set for May 4th
Plans have been announced for the fourth annual Grandma’s Motorcycle Ride and associated activities to raise money for the Trenton Fire Department. Organizer Cissy Wilcoxson says the event is May 4th beginning and ending at Snappy’s in Trenton with a route that includes Coffey, Jamesport, Chillicothe, and Trenton. The charge is $15.00 for riders and […]
Missouri Farm Bureau Commentary: Missouri farmers should face consistent rules for raising livestock
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 […]
Lake Viking Polar Plunge nets almost $15K for Special Olympics Missouri
The 12th Annual Polar Plunge on February 23rd at Lake Viking was a splashing success, raising $14,946 to date. A total of 53 men and women from around the area donned costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip into Lake Viking. Their Reason for Freezin? The athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. Online fundraising is […]