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 […]

Corn in Beginning Stages of Drought

Test cornstalks for nitrates before feeding

Test baled cornstalks for nitrate levels and feed them to cattle with caution, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. MU Extension agronomists across the state report high nitrate levels caused by this summer’s drought. County MU Extension centers offer nitrate testing. Before feeding cornstalk bales, it is important to know nitrate levels […]

Trenton High School

Trenton R-9 Board of Education to meet October 9th

The Trenton R-9 Board of Education will discuss requests for qualifications for architectural services the district received at their next meeting. The board will meet at the district office Tuesday evening, October 9th at 5:30. Other items on the agenda include grants, a Missouri School Boards Association update, special education, and testing program evaluations, standards-based […]

Audio: Missouri Supreme Court observer thinks Kavanaugh’s testimony disqualifying

Some Missouri experts who follow the Supreme Court are worried about the confirmation process of current nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Law Professor Greg Magarian of Washington University in St. Louis says Kavanaugh’s presentation last week before the Senate Judiciary Committee did not represent behavior appropriate for a Supreme Court judge.     Magarian questions why Senate […]

Driver's License news graphic

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 […]

2018 Barton Open House

NCMC agriculture students provide demonstrations at Barton Farm Campus open house

Over thirty North Central Missouri College Agriculture & Natural Resources students demonstrated skills and techniques at Elizabeth & Arthur Barton Farm Campus during Open House held on September 19, 2018.  Students demonstrated animal handling, crop yield testing, drone demonstrations, and various other agriculture expertise.   Attendees heard remarks at the Hoffman-Robbins Shelter House from Student Senate […]