May 8, 2024
Federal Communications Commission voted to increase funding cap for rural program from $400 million to $571 million following advocacy from Senators Following advocacy from U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill and a bipartisan group of Senators last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to expand support for a program aimed at reducing broadband costs in
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER – was shown by Libby Toliver in the Cedar County Youth Fair. It was sponsored by Circle A Feeders and purchased by Cedar County Cattlemen. RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER – was shown by Avery Schiereck in the Cedar County Youth Fair/; Sponsored by Stockton’s Farmer Exchange; Purchased by Legacy Farm &
Only four 5-fish limits came to the scales in American Bass Anglers Stockton Lake D126 tournament Saturday, June 23. Justin Delk topped the leader board with 14.75 lbs anchored with a 4.26 lb big bass. That wasn’t quite good enough for Big Bass honors as Jay Carter’s big bass tipped the scales at 5.04 lbs
CATTLEMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – The Cedar Co. Cattlemen’s Association hosted “meet the scholarship recipients” night in conjunction with their June membership meeting on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Land O’Lakes Youth Fairgrounds in El Dorado Springs. The meal consisting of brisket, green beans, baked beans, and cheesy potatoes was provided by the board. Desserts
The auction grossed $30,722; 78 Exhibitors participated in the premium sale; 55 Businesses and Individuals contributed through the premium sale ranging from $20 – $2,940 with each and every one greatly appreciated: 1. Mid MO Bank $2,940 2. Farmers Market of Bolivar $2,825 3. Cubbage Feed $2,730 4. Needmore Land & Logs $1,510 5. United
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) made the following statement upon the House’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. “Missouri farmers work hard every day to feed the world, and they need the certainty that this farm bill provides. This bill ensures the American consumer continues to enjoy the safest, most abundant food supply in the world
MDC, USDA still seeking citizen help in feral hog elimination Missouri’s feral hog elimination efforts are producing encouraging numbers, but experts know there’s more work to be done. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other members of the Missouri Feral Hog Partnership are continuing their search for these
The Missouri Department of Conservation has recently handed out new regulations for the upcoming fall deer season which includes telling anyone who puts out mineral blocks, salt blocks or wildlife feed that they can no longer do so. Good luck with that. Such a regulation shows just how far the MDC has moved away from
University of Missouri Extension offers cattlemen a bus tour of cattle operations in Kansas and Oklahoma from Aug. 6-9. MU Extension Livestock Specialist Patrick Davis said the tour offers an opportunity to see several cattle operations to help them manage herds better, avoid disease conditions and make herds more profitable. Registration deadline is July 15.
TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, June 14. For their weekly weigh-in and meeting. Leader, Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order. Carol and Kay led us in singing “We’ve Found the Way” to the tune of America The Beautiful. We said our
