Results have been announced from the Breeding Swine Show at the Livingston County Fair of Chillicothe. The overall supreme boar, overall reserve supreme boar, and overall supreme breeding gilt belonged to Kaylee Lewis. Riggin Isaacs showed the overall reserve supreme breeding gilt. Junior showmanship for ages eight to 11 went to Riggin Isaacs. Intermediate showmanship […]
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Swine Show results announced from Mercer County Fair
The results have been announced from the Swine Show at the Mercer County Fair in Princeton. The grand champion boar was shown by Jesse Huber-Bethard of Trenton, and the reserve champion belonged to Dolan Huber-Bethard of Trenton. The grand champion gilt belonged to Judd Henke of Princeton, and the reserve champion belonged to Avery Wolfe […]
First Vesicular Stomatitis Virus case confirmed in Missouri horse
Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg announced the state’s first case of Vesicular Stomatitis in a horse in Newton County. The announcement follows a positive confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, making Missouri the seventh state to confirm the virus this year. As a result, the Missouri Department of […]
Results of swine show announced at Daviess County Junior Livestock Show Show
Results have been announced from Thursday, July 9th’s Daviess County Junior Livestock Show Swine Show in Gallatin. The champion boar belonged to Wade Horton, and the reserve champion belonged to Grady Rains. Mary Rodenberg had the champion gilt, and Alex Heussner had the reserve champion. Morgan Bottcher had the grand champion barrow, and Kala Piatt […]
Student with relatives in Trenton wins national swine show award
A high school student at Sweet Springs,, Missouri, who has relatives in Trenton, has won a national award showing of hogs. Cole Murphy of rural Houstonia on Tuesday won first place in one of the divisions of the National Junior Swine Show held in Des Moines, Iowa. Murphy exhibited the national crossbred champion gilt. Linda […]
Daviess County Junior Livestock Show at Dockery Park to begin July 9, 2020
The Daviess County Junior Livestock Show will be held in Gallatin next week. The show will be in Dockery Park on July 9th through 11th. Livestock barn set up will start Monday evening at 5 o’clock. The schedule for the Junior Livestock Show includes a swine show the evening of July 9th at 5 o’clock. […]
Black Silo Winery to host community fireworks in Trenton on Friday, July 3, 2020
The Black Silo Winery in Trenton will host activities before the community fireworks display the night of Friday, July 3rd. There is to be music by DK KJAM, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and food from Smoked Iguana from 5 to 10 o’clock. Fireworks will be shot off from the winery at dusk. Attendees can sit […]
Mercer County Fair announces activities to begin July 15, 2020
Various activities will be held at the Mercer County Fair at the fairgrounds in Princeton July 15th through 18th. Fair exhibits and the royalty coronation are scheduled for July 15th. A swine show and a rabbit and poultry show will be July 16th. July 17th will include a sheep and goat show and performance by […]
Sullivan County Fair set to run July 6 through July 12, 2020
University of Missouri 4-H Youth Specialist Penny Kittle reports the Sullivan County Fair “is moving forward as planned” at the fairgrounds in Milan July 6th through 12th. New guidelines are to accommodate public safety regarding COVID-19 concerns. Exhibitors will be allowed to show out of trailers this year only. Pre-registration will be available online next […]
Missouri Supreme Court affirms Clean Water Commission’s decision approving CAFO in Grundy County
The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed Tuesday, June 16th a Clean Water Commission decision approving a concentrated animal feeding operation in Grundy County. Hickory Neighbors United, Incorporated appealed a water commission decision affirming the Department of Natural Resources’ permit issuance to Trenton Farms RE, LLC. Court documents say Hickory Farms asserted that a House bill […]
“Swine in the Vine” BBQ Contest set for weekend of June 19, 2020
The inaugural Swine in the Vine BBQ Contest is still on at the Black Silo Winery of Trenton. More than 30 teams are registered to participate in the event Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th. Gates will open for the Local Backyard BBQ Event the evening of Friday, June 19th at 5 o’clock. There […]
Donations for planned fireworks display in Trenton still being accepted
Donations are still being accepted for the community fireworks display planned in Trenton July 3rd. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are funding the display. Fireworks will be shot off from the Black Silo Winery starting that night at dusk. The show is anticipated to last 20 to 30 minutes. Community Fireworks Committee Chairperson Diane Lowrey says […]
Livingston County Fair announces slate of activities
Various activities will be held next month for the Livingston County Fair in Chillicothe. A shot gun shoot is scheduled for July 5th, and an archery shoot is July 6th. Bb/pellet and small bore, muzzleloader, and western heritage shoots will be at the Beck Home July 7th. Clean up and fair set up will be […]
Fireworks committee in Trenton accepting donations for Independence Day celebration
A local committee is accepting donations for a public fireworks display in Trenton to celebrate Independence Day. Black Silo Winery is partnering with the committee, providing a location for the display, and securing the pyrotechnician to set off fireworks the night of July 3rd. Modine Manufacturing will also be among sponsors for the fireworks show. […]
Tournament and concert postponed, barbecue contest still on at Black Silo Winery
Black Silo Winery of Trenton has announced a one-year postponement for a charity corn hole tournament and concert. Owner Duane Urich reports much consideration and input from event supporters led to the decision to reschedule events planned for next month on June 19th and 20th. Urich also announced the charity corn hole tournament and “members […]
Organizers cancel “Wheels and Wine Car Show” in Trenton
An event scheduled for next month in Trenton, the Wheels and Wine Car Show, has been canceled for this year due to COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions imposed. The sponsor of the event, Stevens Excavating, and Plumbing report it plans to have the car show next year, scheduled for Saturday, June 26th at the Black Silo […]
More area FFA students win Missouri FFA Proficiency Awards
FFA students from Princeton, North Mercer, and Gallatin are area winners of Missouri FFA Proficiency Awards. The last of the 46 proficiency awards were announced Thursday night by state officers. Brylee Williams of Princeton won the FFA Proficiency Award in the category of Swine Production Entrepreneurship. Zachary Main of Mercer is the winner of the […]
As work at meat processing plants slows, hog producers may want to feed pigs cheaper diets and hold them longer
University of Missouri Extension swine nutritionist Marcia Shannon says producers can feed more fiber and less fat to slow growth. “This is a good time to move to feeding low-energy, high-fiber diets with an adjusted lysine-to-calorie ratio and remove any growth-promoting technologies,” Shannon says. Fiber, a poor source of energy, is cheap and fills pigs […]
Black Silo Winery postpones April events
The Black Silo Winery of Trenton has postponed its April events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Joe Stamm Band event to be April 18th has been rescheduled for the night of October 2nd at 7 o’clock. The Mid-America Music Festival Battle of the Bands to be this April 24th and 25th is now scheduled […]
MFA Incorporated announces new board members
MFA Incorporated announces three new directors have been elected to its board. MFA member-owner delegates elected the board members at district meetings held across Missouri during the last week of February. New members include Frank Schieber of Stanberry, Mo., to represent District 1; Craig Lambert of Pattonsburg, Mo., to represent District 4; and Dwayne Schad […]