The Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions is one of the final events of the fair each year. The sale raised a total of $256,825 for Youth in Agriculture. This […]
Area Youth Will Be Part Of Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair begins Thursday in Sedalia. Students from area FFA and 4H clubs will participate in the shows and demonstrations throughout the fair. The students earned their way […]
Mo Department of Agriculture Announces FREE AgriStress Helpline
An AgriStress Helpline for Missouri producers is available through the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The helpline is a free and confidential service available to Missouri producers and rural families seeking […]
Three Area Farmers Take Honors In Missouri For The National Corn Growers Association
Three area farmers earned top honors for the State of Missouri in the National Corn Growers Association 2021 contests. Aaron Landes of Jamesport placed 1st in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class, […]
Holder Addressed Salute To Agriculture Luncheon
Area farmers and those in the ag-related fields gathered Monday at the Litton Ag Center for the annual Salute To Agriculture, co-hosted by the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce and Chillicothe […]
CRP Sign-Up Is Open For Many Programs
A program designed to reduce erosion on marginal land was started in 1985. The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program or CRP is overseen by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The FSA […]
FSA: CRP Sign-Up Begins Soon
The USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program or CRP began in 1985 in an effort to reduce erosion on marginal land. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency, who oversees the program, says the […]
Carroll County Farrowing Clinic
A hands-on farrowing clinic “for both the newbie and the pro” is offered by the University of Missouri Extension in Carrollton. The program will be February 22nd at 5:30 pm. […]
Missouri Department of Agriculture ‘Building Our American Communities’ Grant
The Building Our American Communities grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture winners include two organizations in Caldwell County.  Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that 16 youth groups from […]
Asian Stink Bugs Could Cause Problems
A new variety of Stink Bug from East Asia is making an appearance in the United States. Valery Tate with the University of Missouri Extension says it is a pest […]