The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will consider approval of salary schedules for the next school year at its meeting on Tuesday evening March 12th at 5:30. Items on the agenda include the tuition rate, a QNS contract extension, an audit bid posting, grant requests, updating this school year’s calendar, a building project update, the […]
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Use sound grazing practices to reduce overgrazing and weeds
Weed problems may explode this year thanks to the drought of 2018 and residual problems associated with overgrazing in parched pastures, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Valerie Tate. Last year’s extreme weather conditions created a forage shortage. As a result, many pastures were overgrazed. When pastures are overgrazed, there is little green leaf material […]
Job fairs scheduled in Trenton the week of March 11, 2019
Several job fairs will be held at the Trenton Job Center next week. The Department of Corrections job fair is the morning of March 12th from 8:30 to 11:30. Interested individuals can contact a personnel clerk for more information at 816-632-1390 extension 2119. Job seekers can apply online. Apple Bus will hold a job fair […]
Grundy County Extension Council sets goals for 2019
The Grundy County Extension Council set goals for 2019 at its meeting Monday. The goals include better marking and visibility for Extension and better communication between councils. The council approved council members, Josh Marshall, and Sarah Lowrey, to be on the audit committee after they volunteered. Member Kelly Wilson was approved as the Regional Council […]
High nitrate in hay can, and is, killing beef cows in complex ways
Two years of abnormal weather changed plant growth, which changes livestock digestion and in the end, cows die. The words “it’s very complex” kept popping up in a University of Missouri emergency teleconference of state and regional MU Extension specialists. This winter farmers find groups of cows dead, often falling on newly unrolled baled hay. […]
GEC Community Foundation awards grants to area schools
The GEC Community Foundation, Incorporated Trustees have awarded 11 grants totaling $4,181. Education grants awarded to area school districts included North Harrison of Eagleville, Cainsville R-1, Princeton R-5, South Harrison of Bethany, North Mercer R-3 of Mercer, Pleasant View R-6 of Trenton, Spickard R-2, Pattonsburg R-2, and Gilman City R-4. The grants were funded by […]
Grundy County Extension Council elects officers
The Grundy County Extension Council discussed the new council election at a special meeting Monday. The council appointed Carol Hein, Josh Marshall, Mindy Schneiderheinze, Loretta Ray, and Kelli Wilson to fill one-year terms. An election of new officers was also held. Officers elected included Sarah Lowrey as chairperson; Carol Hein, vice chair; Mike Witten, treasurer; […]
Voter registration deadline for April Municipal Election is March 6th
The deadline to register to vote for the April 2nd Municipal Election is next week. Residents of Grundy and Livingston counties can register to vote at their respective county clerk’s office during regular office hours through March 6th. The Livingston County Clerk’s Office will be open that day until 5 o’clock. Residents can also change […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board takes action on two properties
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board took action on two properties of concern during a brief meeting last evening at the city hall with six members present. After a public hearing with no one representing 1802 Carnes, the board voted to advance the concern to findings of fact. With 510 West Crowder Road in the findings […]
Food workshop designed for producers and farmer’s market vendors to be held in Macon
Local food producers and farmer’s market vendors are invited to a one-day workshop Thursday, March 14th from 9:30 to 4 o’clock at Macon. The workshop is at the Macon County Extension Center located on Highway 63 at 404 N Missouri in Macon. Selling food directly to consumers provides growers income, a chance to tell their […]
Allan Seidel to be recognized as NCMC/TJC Distinguished Alumni
Allan D. Seidel is the third NCMC Distinguished Alumni that will be recognized during the Pirates Ball on February 23rd at the Red Barn in Trenton, MO. Mr. Seidel attended Trenton Junior College from 1965-1966. After leaving T JC, Allan completed his BS degree at UM-Colombia and his Juris Doctor degree at UMKC Law School. […]
Researchers use UAVs to track insect dispersal patterns
In a paper to be released soon, researchers tell how they used drones to track migration patterns of pests. “This research will help us quickly determine habitat preference and dispersal patterns for newly detected invasive insect species,” says University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice. That information can help farmers decide how to […]
Free farm labor guide helps farmers hire and keep the right workers
Like farm machinery and methods, hiring farmworkers has changed in recent years, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ryan Milhollin. MU Extension’s Missouri Farm Labor Guide can help. The guide, available for free download at extension.missouri.edu/p/M199, lets farmers know the right practices to identify, hire and retain the right workers. It explains ways to […]
Cattle farmers must guard against high nitrate in hay which causes cow deaths
On top of dealing with harsh winter weather in feeding cows, cattle farmers must guard against too much nitrate in poor-quality hay. “Just from cases we’ve confirmed, I know of 150 cows dying in the last month,” says Tim Evans, head toxicologist at the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. High nitrate, mostly concentrated in […]
Master Gardener classes to be offered in area locations
The University of Missouri Extension will begin a series of Master Gardener classes in three Northwest Missouri locations in late March and early April. Extension Horticulture Specialist Tim Baker of Gallatin encourages individuals interested in gardening and who have a desire to serve their community through gardening to attend the sessions Tuesday and Thursday evenings […]
University of Missouri Extension and North Central Missouri College to collaborate on programs
University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County and North Central Missouri College are collaborating to provide programs on agriculture. The first is a free meeting about fence law taught by Joe Koenen of Putnam County Extension in the Lager Building at the Barton Farm Campus of Trenton next Thursday, February 21st. Extension County Engagement Specialist […]
Volunteer income tax assistance available for low-income families
The University of Missouri Extension of Grundy County will provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to low-income families this tax season. Appointments will be held in the Extension Office in the basement of the Alexander Student Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton starting the last week of February. County Engagement Specialist in […]
Private Pesticide Applicator Training to be held in Princeton
University of Missouri Extension of Mercer County will host a Private Pesticide Applicator Training next week. Growers are welcome to attend the meeting in the Hal England Center basement the morning of February 22nd at 8:30 regardless of needing recertification. Mercer County Extension especially encourages growers to attend if their license has expired or will […]
Audio: Dairy program to be presented at Forage Systems Research Center
University Extension presents a dairy day program Monday at the MU farm in Linn County. The program begins at 10 o’clock, February 18th at the Forage Systems Research Center on Genoa Road, east of Linneus. MU extension specialist Valerie Tate talks about Monday’s speakers. Reservations are to be made with MU dairy specialist Reagen […]
Princeton Board of Education approves calendar for next school year
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar Wednesday evening with school scheduled to begin August 21st and end May 20th, 2020 for Princeton. The Annual Performance Report was presented. Princeton R-5 received 112 and a half points out of a possible 120 points overall for 2018, which equates to 93.8%. The […]