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As consumers relearn to butter their toast, they help dairy prices at the farm gate. Despite growth in the U.S. dairy cow herd, milk prices have stayed above year-ago levels this year, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Looking for causes, they see growing demand for butter, say Scott Brown and Daniel Madison. “Butter prices

This year, hog farmers dodged lower prices when they expanded sow herds and grew the second-largest pork supply since 2008. Prices stayed above expectation, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Growing exports and consumers’ love for bacon helped demand for growing supply. However, the economists caution, “At this rate, supply can outstrip demand.” Good times

Calling all Missouri high schools to compete in the 2017 “It Only Takes One” campaign. This campaign provides great opportunities to win prizes for your school while educating young drivers about safe driving habits and safety belt use. The campaign is sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety and ACT Missouri. Statewide registration is

Chicken wings helped poultry farm prices take off this year. Wing prices ran at least 30 percent above year-ago levels since late May, say University of Missouri Extension economists. Thighs and legs sold well above a year ago. Dark meat leads demand, say Scott Brown and Daniel Madison. A trend to dark hasn’t helped turkey

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Chance Austin Coulter, 33, El Dorado Springs, and Emily Ann Oberreither, 27, El Dorado Springs Madison Andrew Knoll, 18, Stockton, and Brittany Nicole Howe, 20, Humansville

The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 9, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran telephoned and discussed pipe delivery for SW 871 Rd. The Commission discussed printing of Plat Books. The

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: Charles Lamar Taulbee, Humansville,  domestic assault, 2nd  8/22 Tammy Shanneal Webber, Springfield, damage to jail/jail property  8/28 The following felonies have been disposed in Cedar County: Eric Robin-Damien Adcock, Springfield, tampering with motor vehicle – 1st, receiving stolen property 10-30, 6 yrs DOC and conc w

The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Jon R Brady, Osceola, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, misds- unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, fail to display plates on mtr veh/trl, ownr opr mv wtht mainting fcl rspnbly, no seat belt 7/13 Leroy J Covey, domestic assault

Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made four warrant arrests, took two reports of stealing and a report of property damage during the week of Aug. 21-28, 2017. Aug. 23 -Steven Wilson, 37, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class C felony possession of controlled substance except 35 grams

Aug 15 – Domestic dispute at 15400 block E Tally Bend Rd, Nevada Aug 17 – Unlawful use of weapon at 13000 block E Patrol Rd. Nevada Aug 19 – Theft at 10500 block S 300 Rd, Richards Property damage at 100 block S 4th, Sheldon Stealing at 18900 block S 1300 Rd, Nevada Domestic