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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stockton Lake and Cedar County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will accept applications now through March 10 for the 5th annual Youth Managed Turkey Hunt. Youth, ages 6-15, are invited to apply for one of 10 spots available in the youth turkey season hunt, scheduled for

Adding poultry litter or nitrogen to toxic fescue pastures grows more grass, but also boosts toxins in the grass. A three-year study at the University of Missouri shows liming helps grass but doesn’t increase ergovaline. That toxin harms grazing cattle many ways, mostly in lost production. In recent frigid cold, farmers reported cases of fescue

Ten years ago, not many farmers were talking about cover crops. That is not the case now, says Greg Luce, University of Missouri Extension corn specialist and research director for the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. He invites farmers to take part in MU’s Missouri Strip Trial Program, which focuses on

Pork producers need to know what to do if a vesicular disease strikes their operation. The Seneca Valley virus (SVV) disease is on the upswing in the United States, says Corinne Bromfield, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian. The Swine Health Information Center reported that diagnostics labs had seen more than 60 cases of SVV from

A program to discuss Missouri’s Complicated Fence Law will be held on Tuesday evening, March 7, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, 505 W. Walnut, Osceola.  There is a $15 charge for this meeting and that covers the program and materials. Pre-registration is recommended so that there will be materials for

Some of the nutrition trends over the last year are carrying over to the New Year include consuming a more “natural” diet and finding “natural” solutions to common ailments. One natural solution for pain will be sure to please cherry lovers. There is considerable evidence showing the benefits of tart cherry juice in combating muscle

Five Loaves, a free life skills seminar hosted by the Dederick Christian Church, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. This will be an evening to share information and to learn while having fun. The theme for the evening is Heart Month and will feature food that is heart healthy and foods we love.

Della B. Carpenter, 84, Kansas City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in St. Lukes Northland Hospital, Kansas City. Della was born in Harwood on Aug. 17, 1932, to Albert and Lucile (Lepp) Stark. She spent her childhood in the Schell City-Harwood area graduating from Walker High School in the class of 1951. On Jan.

Rex Edwin Diehl, 86, Schell City, passed from this life on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, following a lengthy illness. Rex was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Bates County to Otto Frank and Mildred Irene (Strange) Diehl. On April 27, 1964, he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Lee Knapp in