There have been 34 COVID-19-related hospitalizations total at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe since July. That information comes from Saint Luke’s Health System Marketing and Public Relations Director Jordan Ferguson, who notes 33 of those hospitalizations have been in October alone. Ferguson says hospitalizations reported by the Livingston County […]
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Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri to host “Scare Away Cancer—Battle of the Branches Scarecrow Contest”
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri is hosting a Scare Away Cancer—Battle of the Branches Scarecrow Contest to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each Farmers Bank branch has decorated its location with pink fall décor. Each is also conducting a fundraiser to support a local cancer awareness group. Marketing Director Cindy Roy says funds […]
Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt to pay $1.6 Billion in settlement
Attorney General Schmitt announced an update to a global settlement framework agreement between state attorneys general, local subdivisions, and the opioid manufacturer Mallinckrodt (MNK), its subsidiaries, and certain other affiliates. Under the new settlement, MNK will pay $1.6 billion into a trust as described below. MNK is currently the largest generic opioid manufacturer in the […]
Dairy margin coverage program enrollment for 2021 opens October 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producers can use to manage risk,” said Bill Northey, USDA’s Under […]
A big week for pork and soybean export sales
Pork export sales hit a marketing-year high last week. The USDA says the total for the week ending October 1st of 60,200 tons were up more than 50% from the four-week average, with China buying 29,000 tons, a possible sign of significant demand improvement as Germany remains out of the export market because of an […]
Trump Administration invests more than $1 million in rural business development in Missouri
The Trump Administration, along with the Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, today announced 20 organizations statewide are being awarded a total of $1,068,984 to create jobs and increase economic opportunities throughout the state. “When rural, small businesses expand and do well, it leads to a positive impact on the […]
Audio: USDA currently in “big hiring phase” in Kansas City
A top official at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says the agency is making progress in relocating two major facilities to Kansas City: the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agricultural Policy. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach tells Missourinet the agency continues to transfer employees […]
MU Extension, Small Business Development Centers to provide business counseling to agri-businesses
The University of Missouri Extension and Missouri SBDC have recently joined efforts to specifically provide support to agri-businesses through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. MU Extension Agriculture and Environment specialists, MU Extension agricultural economists, and Missouri SBDC have recently combined expertise and resources to better serve Missouri agriculture. The partnership is formally known as […]
Are postal service delays hampering small business?
Operational changes intended to help the financially troubled U.S. Postal Service save money aren’t going over well with some small-business owners in Missouri and other states. Recent modifications, including the end of overtime for workers, have led to numerous reports of delays, both in personal and commercial mail and package delivery. John McHugh, chairman of […]
Former Trenton resident appointed to board of Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
A former Trenton resident has been appointed to the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Board of Directors. Steve Maxey of Kansas City recently retired from the foundation as its Director of Marketing and Fund Development. Upon his retirement, he was appointed to the 21-member board made up of representatives from the 18-county region. Maxey is […]
University Missouri Extension pilots beef record-keeping project
The University of Missouri Extension began a three-year project in March to help beef producers improve whole-herd record-keeping. MU Extension specialists in Columbia, Albany, and Savannah worked with three northwestern Missouri producers to record and compare whole-herd production data, said livestock specialist Shawn Deering. By comparing individual and herd data to regional and national standards, […]
Missouri State Fair cancels all activities except youth livestock show
The Missouri State Fair will feature the outdoor youth livestock showings, but the other traditional activities have been called off, because of COVID-19 safety concerns from vendors, guests, and state agricultural officials. The event runs August 13 through August 23, 2020, in Sedalia. In 2019, a total of 337,112 individuals attended the fair. Youth livestock […]
Audio: Missouri Receives $15 Million in CARES Act Funding for Tourism
Missouri’s governor announced $15 million in grant funding on Thursday to help rebuild Missouri’s tourism industry, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says Missouri has seen 30,422 confirmed coronavirus cases, along with 1,113 deaths. State Department of Economic Development (DED) Director Rob Dixon tells Capitol reporters in Jefferson […]
Farmers and ranchers turning to online sales to reach customers
Farmers and ranchers are increasingly turning to online sales to reach customers, especially with COVID-19 disrupting the operation of many farmers’ markets, restaurants, and stores. You don’t have to be particularly tech-savvy to launch an online store, but the variety of vendors, platforms and services to choose from can be daunting, and there’s no one-size-fits-all […]
Eagle Radio partners with Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri in matching donations
Eagle Radio of St. Joseph has announced a partnership with The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. Marketing director of the foundation, Steve Maxey, reports a commitment by Eagle Radio and the Bob Schmidt Foundation will now honor any contribution up to $5,000 by matching the funds until the $5,000 goal is reached. He noted a […]
NCMC Board of Trustees presented report on COVID-19 back to campus plans; approve budgets
North Central Missouri College President Doctor Lenny Klaver provided a COVID-19 update to the Board of Trustees the evening of Tuesday, June 23rd. He said the college is working on back to campus plans. He wants to incorporate best practices and be quick to react to changes. The National Junior College Athletic Association has made […]
NCMC to hold tryouts for college mascot Cap’n Patch
North Central Missouri College mascot try outs for Cap’n Patch the Pirate will be held in late summer or early fall. Two students will be selected for the 2020-2021 academic year. Each student selected as a mascot will receive a $700 scholarship awarded through the NCMC Foundation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approve purchases
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved a couple of purchases Tuesday evening. One was for eight HVAC units from Wyatt Heating and Cooling of Trenton for $45,000. The purchase will replace eight heating and air conditioning units: one each in Frey, Ritze, Building B, and the maintenance shed and two units each […]
Second Harvest Food Bank receives donation from Hy-Vee and Sol Group
Hy-Vee, Incorporated has partnered with its melon vendor Sol Group to donate more than 7,200 fresh cantaloupes to Second Harvest Community Food Bank in Saint Joseph. Hy-Vee delivered the cantaloupes to Second Harvest Wednesday. Second Harvest Communications Coordinator Blake Haynes says the donation comes as food banks across Missouri and Kansas struggle to keep their […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackle busy agenda at Tuesday meeting
Multiple faculty and staff members submitted written reports for the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. One report was from Vice President of Student Affairs Doctor Kristen Alley. She said votes were taken on End of the Year Awards, and Student Senate elections were held. Student Senate officers for 2020-2021 will […]