Food prices, like the prices of so many things, rise each year. The US Department of Agriculture says on average the increase for most food is 2%. USDA Economist Carolyn Chelius says meats are seeing larger increases. Chelius says Beef could increase around 5%. She says others areas are also seeing increases. The challenges this year for producers that are […]
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As many food prices seem to be climbing, the US Department of Agriculture says the July 4th Picnic could cost less this year. USDA Livestock analyst Shale Shagman says last year COVID was affecting supply and cost. Shagum says restaurant closures also caused a shift in where the product was going. He says that has changed for the better. Poultry […]
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New and seasoned hunters can learn to properly field dress and process their deer and other wild game in a workshop offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation in Kirksville. The free program will be held on November 2nd, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The location is the MDC’s Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore Road in Kirksville and will […]
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