April 27, 2024
by Eric Bohl Missouri Farm Bureau’s second annual FARMometer survey showed a number of positive trends in the attitudes of our state’s farmers and ranchers. The 1,200-plus attendees at MFB’s Annual Meeting at Tan-Tar-A in early December were polled on a number of agriculture-related topics, with the questions identical to last year’s inaugural survey. Overall,
In the fourth of six Show-Me-Select fall sales, replacement heifers brought an average price of $2,010 on 76 head. The heifers bred to calve next spring came from herd owners enrolled in the University of Missouri heifer development program. The heifers have improved genetics and management. Top prices of $2,500 went to three consignors. Those
Greetings My Fellow Missourians, 2017 in Review As Missourians prepare to welcome in the New Year, the General Assembly is gearing up for the start of the 2018 legislative session. While the new session will bring with it a number of legislative priorities that are important to Missouri families and businesses, it’s important to remember
Drones are higher in quality and lower in price than they were just a few years ago when farmers began using them, says University of Missouri Extension natural resources engineer Kent Shannon. Shannon gave an update on drone technology at MU Extension’s annual Crop Management Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Columbia. Shannon has taught farmers and
Busted through gridlock to get results for Missouri—Worked with Republicans and Democrats to pass several bills that were signed into law by President Trump—five she sponsored, and another ten for which she wrote provisions or cosponsored. Those included the Arla Harrell Act for World War II veterans, legislation to protect against agro-terrorism, a bill to
On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 1610 South Main concerning a reported burglary. A report taken and the investigation continues. On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 105 West Patricia Street concerning a reported burglary. A report taken and the investigation continues. On December 25, 2017, officers responded to 100 East U.S. Highway 54,
We sincerely want to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and showing of love towards us since the death of our sweet Jordan. To all of you who have supported us with food, cards, flowers, prayers and donations to her Memorial Fund, you will always be remembered during this difficult time. Your support is
Berneta Ann Rawson, 64, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Dec. 29, 2017, at her home. Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Burial was in Living Faith Mennonite Cemetery (Walker) under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.
Suzan Koski, 72, Stotesbury (formerly of El Dorado Springs), was born June 6, 1945, in Chillicothe the daughter of Wilford and Mable (Williams) Anderson. She departed this life on Dec. 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit after a strong battle with lung cancer. Sue, a loving mother and compassionate friend, was a
See Conservationist magazine. The complete January issue of the Missouri Conservationist is available for viewing and/or download at mdc.mo.gov/conmag This month’s feature: Annual Review Serving Nature and You: Fiscal Year July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017. This month’s In Brief: • What Is It? • Buy Your 2018 Hunting and Fishing Permits • Give a Holiday
