New Government Dietary Guidelines suggest limiting our salt intake. Sandy Proctor, Kansas State University extension nutrition expert says currently most of us consume too much salt. Proctor says the current guideline says we as a people grew up consuming too much salt. Proctor says the guidelines recommend no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium, but most consume between 4000 – […]
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The 13th annual Back To School Bonanza, sponsored by the community will be held July 27th at Calvary Baptist Church Family Life Center. Jessica Trussell from the Livingston County Extension Office says the event is for students of Livingston County Schools. Trussell says registration is required and it is FREE. The registration deadline is July 11th. Online registration is available […]
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05-20-21 Extension Pasture Meeting The University of Missouri Extension Spring Pasture Meeting will be June 2nd. The meeting will be held at the Mercer County Extension Office, located at 505 S. Steward St. in Princeton, from 7-8:30 pm. Topics include “Weed and Brush Control” presented by Andy Luke, agronomy specialist, and “Common Plants Toxic to Grazing Livestock” presented by Jenna […]
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The University of Missouri Extension will host a free “Annie’s Project” course in the Northwest region. Carlee Quinn with the Extension Service says the course is for women in the area that would like to become better business partners in their agriculture enterprise. Quinn describes the webinar. Five sites will be available in Northwest Missouri including Chillicothe, Higginsville, Marshall, Maryville, […]
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Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be the topic of a program from the University of Missouri Extension on February 23rd. The program will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at the NCMC Barton Campus in Trenton. “Missouri continues to have a very complicated fence law, in large part due to the fact that two separate laws cover the state depending […]
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Good mental health includes both intellectual and emotional well being. Gina Lucas from the University of Missouri Extension says intellectual health includes the performance of mental functions. Lucas says our emotional health may be more complex. She says a Healthy Self-Concept is also important. You should focus on YOU and not compare yourself to others. If you are struggling with […]
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If you struggle to learn new things or remembering details, the Extension Office in Chillicothe has some upcoming classes that may help. The University of Missouri Extension Human Development Specialists, Jessica Trussell, and Amber Allen are offering a Boost Your Brain & Memory Class via Zoom. The class uses a whole-person approach that helps you form new habits to live […]
Read moreIf you filed for an extension on your federal tax return, that deadline is coming up quickly. The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who filed an extension, the filing of their 2019 tax return is due on October 15th. Taxpayers should file their tax returns on or before October 15th to avoid penalties. For those who still owe taxes should […]
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Grain Bin Safety is a top concern, especially in the fall harvest season. This is National Farm Safety Week and an opportunity to review good safety practices, Valerie Tate, Field Agronomy Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension Program says grain bin safety should not be taken lightly. Tate says it is nearly impossible to free yourself, even in knee-deep […]
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Small Business Development Centers through the University of Missouri are now providing professional business counseling to Missouri business owners. Jackie Spainhour with the University of Missouri Extension Center says they are focusing on Agriculture business owners. Spainhour says business counseling services and agriculture producers are available at no cost. She gives examples of the types of help that are offered. […]
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