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KOMA Beef Cattle Conference in Springfield Jan. 16 The KOMA Beef Cattle Conference will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday,  Jan. 16, in the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center. The KOMA (4 – State) Beef Cattle Conference is a joint effort by the Extension Services in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. It is designed to provide the

The current price of hay is a frequent question asked by callers to the area county extension offices. It is an important question to cattle producers wanting to turn a profit because hay costs represent a significant overall expense in raising cattle. “The calls come from sellers as well as people looking to purchase hay.

Most livestock feed contains corn gluten feed (CGF) and corn gluten meal (CGM) but this does not impact humans who consume the meat, milk or eggs of those animals according to Randy Wiedmeier, livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “A lady who was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance called our office after reading feed

Five acres of land, a small pond and a desire for schedule flexibility does not sound like the typical path to success for cattle producers. However, land in southwest Missouri can provide a reasonably priced home for a cow compared to other parts of the nation, which is why Missouri ranks number two in beef

How to divvy up your family belongings peacefully and sensibly Dear Savvy Senior What’s the best way to distribute my personal possessions to my kids after I’m gone without causing hard feelings or conflict? I have a lot of jewelry, art, family heirlooms and antique furniture, and three grown kids that don’t always see eye-to-eye on

Meeting was called to order on Dec. 28 by our Leader Sheryl Ann W. We sang “This Is My Lose Year” to get us ready for the coming New Year. Angie D. had our program today. Angie led us in exercises. It’s good to get our bodies moving – even for a little while. Every

Winter storms can wreak havoc on roads, homes and personal lives. However, facing hours of cleaning up fallen tree limbs, shoveling snow or being cooped up inside with antsy kids might be the least of your worries. Experts predict more frequent and severe storms could lead to lengthy power outages that could affect thousands of

Cooler temperatures have arrived. But does that mean it’s time to shelve your DIY aspirations for the rest of the year? Hardly. Colder outdoor temperatures may have forced you indoors, but they don’t have to mark an end to your DIY pursuits. There is still plenty of work to be done and you can reinvent

by Helen Ellerman Bob and Cheryl Ellerman, of Edwards, visited in the home of Jewell and Helen Ellerman Monday Jan. 1. Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 31. Brother Jon Caudle Sr.’s sermon “Joy” was taken from Act 4:11-13 and Luke 2:25-38. The Harwood Baptist Church was to have the

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Morning message at the Rockville United Methodist Church was by Pastor Nick Van Dam entitled “The Peace of Christmas” taken from Luke 1:46-55, Christmas Eve services were at 6 p.m. Mt. Zion Bible study was held in the Tom and Beverly Pelkey home Tuesday at 7 p.m. with nine