Views: 4(Brownfield article by Mark Dorenkamp) Many farmers have been surprised by how clean their soybean fields look given the challenges this spring. Jeff Moon with Corteva Agriscience says while planting delays and the corresponding late fieldwork was frustrating, it did help suppress weeds. “When we can delay that tillage pass, we take out a […]
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Rogersville business owner indicted for $4 million fraud scheme, failure to pay taxes
Views: 0A Rogersville, Missouri business owner has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a $4 million scheme to defraud his customers and his failure to pay federal income and employment taxes. Michael David Dismer, 51, was charged in a 28-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, on […]
August 30th is sign-up deadline for emergency assistance to flooded farms
Views: 0Farmers affected by flooding have until Aug. 30 to apply for help from USDA emergency assistance programs, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Heather Conrow. The USDA Farm Service Agency provides up to 75% of approved renovation costs, to a maximum of $500,000, through its Emergency Conservation Program, says Conrow, who was part […]
Missouri’s largest music festival kicks off September 27, 2019 in Columbia
Views: 0The warm hum of guitar amplifiers and the sweet, smoky smell of barbecue will be wafting through the wavering late summer air the last weekend of September. The 13th installment of Columbia’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicks off for a long weekend of live music, fun, and entertainment, September 27-29. Roots N […]
Five from Jamesport arrested on drug-related charges
Views: 3Five Jamesport residents were arrested and face drug-related charges in Daviess County following the execution of search warrants on Monday. Online court information shows 39-year-old Amber Clevenger has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and four misdemeanor counts of unlawful possession […]
Chip seal project planned on Route E in Sullivan and Mercer counties
Views: 0A chip seal project will begin on August 7, 2019, on Route E near Milan. Contractors from Vance Brothers, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to begin the project on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in Sullivan County just west of Milan and will continue to just east of U.S. Route 65 in […]
Resurfacing underway on Livingston County Highway 65 and Linn County Route M
Views: 0Work is underway on both U.S. Route 65 through Chillicothe and on Linn County Route M. Missouri Petroleum, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began work earlier this month to prepare the roadways for a micro-resurfacing project. Over the course of this week, crews will remove the existing pavement markings in preparation for […]
Specialist provides tips to assure quality corn silage
Views: 0 University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Ted Probert says this is a good time to review management practices to harvest good quality silage. He offers the following tips: Prepare the storage structure. Empty, clean and inspect bunkers and towers for structural damage. If storing in bags, choose and prepare a hard-surface site in […]
Trenton City Council prepares to request bids for new 17th Street Bridge
Views: 0The Trenton City Council Monday night took what officials say is the final step regarding legal documents before requesting bids on the new 17th Street Bridge. An ordinance was approved on a contract between the city of Trenton and the Union Pacific Railroad Company which is one of the funding sources for the bridge. […]
Resurfacing planned for Livingston County Highway 65 and Linn County Route M
Views: 0Motorists can soon look forward to a smoother drive on U.S. Route 65 through Chillicothe and on Linn County Route M. Missouri Petroleum, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will make repairs and complete micro-resurfacing on U.S. Route 65 from just north of County Road 228 to U.S. Route 36 and on Route […]
Jesse James Days slated to begin this weekend in Winston
Views: 0Jesse James Days will be held in Winston this weekend with activities to include an ice cream social, gospel sing, and food shack opening at the Winston City Park Friday evening, July 12, 2019, at 6 o’clock. Food available will include tenderloins, hamburgers, pies, and cakes with entertainment by Servants of the Most High […]
Rotational grazing benefits cattle herd
Views: 2Twenty-five years ago, Brian Pemberton bought acreage filled with thorn trees, scrub brush and multiflora roses. The only water source was a frog pond. The land needed four things: a road, buildings, fences, and water. Thanks to hard work and cost-share programs, those goals were met. Grazing Acres Farm is now complete with a […]
United States makes first sale of rice to China
Views: 0GUANGZHOU, CHINA – After decades chasing the enormous China market, a sale of U.S. rice was confirmed here last week. “This sale marks a turning point for the U.S. rice industry and its relationship with China as it is the first ever of U.S. rice to a private importer and is truly historic as […]
MU Agronomist says corn and soybeans can be good cover crops on prevented planting acres in 2019
Views: 0Rain and flooding prevented many Missouri farmers from planting corn and soybean this year. Now farmers want to protect these unplanted fields by seeding a cover crop. Cover crops do just that: The plants cover the ground, and their roots stabilize the soil. Cover crops provide a simple and natural way to reduce soil […]
“1st Annual State-Wide Missouri Vietnam Wall Run 2019” slated for September 21, 2019
Views: 0Veterans In Defense of Liberty’s® (ViDoL) Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Liberty Riders of America™ (LRA) taking up the torch for the Midwest that was carried faithfully by Rolling Thunder, Inc® on the national level for 32 years. The affirmative vote authorized Liberty Riders of America™ to organize and coordinate the inaugural 256-mile […]
Flags ordered at half-staff on Monday, July 1, in honor of officer Michael Langsdorf
Views: 0Acting on behalf of Governor Mike Parson, Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings across the state on Monday, July 1, to honor North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf. On June 23, Officer Langsdorf was shot and killed after responding to a complaint […]
North Central Missouri College names Cheyenne Martin as “Outstanding Student”
Views: 2Cheyenne Martin from Altamont, Missouri has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student. Cheyenne is a sophomore, A+ student, pursuing her teaching AAT degree. After graduating from NCMC, Cheyenne plans to transfer to Hannibal-LaGrange University to continue her teaching degree. Cheyenne is involved in the Student Missouri State Teachers Association and the […]
Missouri State Fair accepting nominations for veteran/active military “Honorees of the Day”
Views: 0To honor our service men and women, the Missouri State Fair is teaming up with Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc. & Starline Brass to present a new event called the Military Flag Ceremony. Veterans and active service members from across Missouri are eligible to be honored one of the eleven days during the Missouri […]
Spickard Board of Aldermen tackle lengthy agenda at latest meeting
Views: 0The Spickard Board of Aldermen took action on several matters at a meeting this week. One action was paying Robert Payne for three and a half hours at $10 per hour for time previously worked checking pumps and making repairs. Payne was approved to perform future sewer repairs as needed at a rate of […]
Public invited to flag ceremony at Grundy County Courthouse
Views: 0Trenton Elks Lodge Number 801 and Cub Scouts will hold a Flag Day Ceremony Friday evening, June 14, 2019. The annual event will be in front of the Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton at 5 o’clock. Elks member Harry Kately says each flag flown over the United States will be flown during the ceremony, […]