Missouri’s record-breaking May heat and lack of precipitation set the stage for two unusual conditions in the state’s top cash crops—soybean and corn, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold. He urges farmers to look for rootless corn syndrome and heat canker in soybean, conditions that result from drought and heat effects on seedlings […]
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USDA Invests $256 Million in Water Infrastructure in Rural Communities
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $256 million in 81 projects to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural areas in 35 states. Missouri State Director Jeff Case is pleased to announce that over $10 million was invested into rural Missouri communities. “Rural […]
Trenton City Council deals with nuisance investigations and DNR compliance at special meeting
Two ordinances were adopted at a special meeting last night of the Trenton City Council. But there was a lengthy discussion on a third topic, one that pertains to the police officers handling investigations of nuisances. It was January of 2013 when police were assigned duties related to enforcement of Trenton’s ordinance on nuisances, such […]
Waste collection event to be held in Jamesport on May 20
Jamesport, Daviess County, and the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B will sponsor a solid waste event. The collection will be at the Jamesport Park the morning of May 20 from 9 o’clock to noon. The event will be an opportunity for residents of Daviess County to dispose of special waste items banned from […]
Laredo to hold city-wide cleanup November 10
A city-wide cleanup is planned in Laredo November 10 which will allow customers to put out larger items with their trash. Leaves, brush, and yard waste may be burned at Laredo October 15th through 29th between 7 in the morning and 3:30 in the afternoon. Burning at other times must be approved by the Laredo […]
City-wide cleanup day to be held in Princeton
The city of Princeton has announced the date for the fall city-wide cleanup. A dumpster will be available Saturday, October 29th at the city barn. Citizens of Princeton with household items to dispose of can take them to the city barn and put them in the dumpster. If it’s a large item, such as an […]
Fall cleanup means extra attention to hazardous waste found in homes
People will soon be switching out lawnmowers for snow blowers as homeowners prepare for the winter months. And in the process of fall cleaning, hazardous materials that need special disposal are often uncovered in garages and sheds. But dumping hazardous chemicals down the sink or into a storm drain can have serious health and environmental […]
Solid waste collection event set for Saturday in Chillicothe
The City of Chillicothe and Livingston County in conjunction with the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B is sponsoring a solid waste collection event. The event is funded with grants funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources which is an opportunity for all residents of Livingston County to dispose of special waste items […]
City of Princeton and Mercer County to hold waste collection event
The City of Princeton and Mercer County in conjunction with the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B is sponsoring a solid waste collection event. This event is funded with grants funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This an opportunity for all residents of Mercer County to dispose of special waste items […]
EPA Inspection Reveals Hazardous Waste Violations at A.T. Still Univ. of Health Science Kirksville
An EPA Region 7 compliance evaluation inspection of A.T. Still University of Health Science in Kirksville, Mo., revealed violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste. As part of the settlement, the university is required to pay a civil penalty of $11,233 to the U.S. […]
Waste collection event to be held April 30 in Trenton
The City of Trenton and Grundy County in conjunction with the North Missouri Solid Waste Management District Region B is sponsoring a solid waste collection event. This is event is funded with grants funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This is an opportunity for all residents of Grundy County to dispose of special waste […]