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by Linda Geist Denis Turner keeps his southwestern Missouri heifer replacement operation simple. For the most part, it is one man for 500-1,000 heifers at Turner’s Heifer Haven, a pasture-based operation where Turner raises heifers for others. “Make sure every task can be carried out by one person,” Turner says. “Two-man jobs are accomplished on

Few things match the culinary delight of fresh peas from the family garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Peas are tastiest immediately after being picked, before too much of the sugar converts to starch. For the same reason, peas that mature in cool weather are tastier than those harvested after temperatures rise.

Patience pays off for cattle producers who wait for fescue to grow some before turning cattle out for spring grazing, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis. “After a long winter of feeding hay, producers are anxious to turn cattle into the fescue pasture,” Davis says. “However, it is better to wait until

How to search for forgotten 401K money Dear Savvy Senior How do I find an old 401(k) that I think I contributed money to at a former employer? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, If you think you may have lost track of a 401(k) retirement account, you aren’t alone. As Americans jump from job to job,

The longer you live the more likely you will develop a medical condition that requires surgery or a procedure. In fact, half of all people 65 and older will have at least one surgical procedure in their lifetime. And along with common potential side effects from anesthesia during surgery such as nausea, chills or muscle

Tight crop profits cause farmers to plant more soybean acres. On April 4, growers can learn latest research at a soybean symposium in Columbia. “Plant breeding progress leads to more beans at lower cost,” says Bill Wiebold, University of Missouri soybean specialist and director of the Missouri Soybean Center. “Genetics plays a bigger role in

By Helen Ellerman Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, April 1. Brother Mike Dunivan’s sermon “The First Resurrection Sunday” was taken from Matthew 28:1-15. They had two specials from the members. Jewell and Helen Ellerman attended Easter Service at the Grace United Methodist Church at El Dorado Springs Sunday morning and

by Marge Zink and Julia Snethen Rockville United Methodist Church and River of Life Church Easter service was by Pastor Nick Van Dam titled “Easter People.” Pastor James Damon led the music; all those attending enjoyed a delicious brunch prepared by the River of Life ladies. Mt. Zion Home Bible study was held in the