April 27, 2024
Christmas break is the perfect time to unwrap gardening fun with children, says Donna Aufdenberg, University of Missouri Extension specialist in horticulture. Plan for spring by making seed tapes. “Children can paste seeds on 1- to 2-inch-wide strips of newspaper or paper towels using white glue or a flour-and-water mixture,” Aufdenberg says. Small seeds such
Cold weather causes 17 times as many deaths as hot weather, according to a 2015 study of 13 countries, leading to hypothermia, frostnip and frostbite, heart and breathing risks, and ice-related risks of falling, among other dangers. Here’s how to stay safe. Shovel right to protect your heart People with underlying heart or circulatory disease
by Mark Horvit On a typical Thursday in November, in a rural circuit court slightly northeast of Kansas City in Kingston, people trickle in and out of a largely empty courtroom. They come for a variety of reasons: speeding tickets, driving without a license, car accidents and occasionally more serious crimes. But at the end
We know you may not have opened your gifts yet, but there are bound to be some disappointments – clothes that are the wrong size, items you already have or something that’s just plain ugly. Returning or exchanging presents has become part of the holiday routine for many of us. The good news? You can
We have a Farm Bill! On Wednesday the House passed a finalized conference report, which I have worked on for over the last four months, that will provide our farmers and ranchers with much needed economic certainty. The bill ensures consumers continue to enjoy the safest, most abundant food supply in the world by improving
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians Doing as much ranch work as possible, I am preparing for the start of session on January 9th. Fortunately, the temperature has warmed up this week, and I have been able to get a lot accomplished. This year’s session will mark the beginning of the 100th General Assembly for the State
State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today net general revenue collections for November 2018 decreased 9.1 percent compared to those for November 2017, from $743.8 million last year to $676.5 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2018 fiscal year-to-date decreased 4.9 percent compared to November 2017, from $3.62 billion last year to $3.44
As the number of holiday shopping days ticks down, you may be considering gift cards for friends or relatives who have everything or those who live far away. Gift cards are an easy solution to people who are hard-to-please or already have everything. And they’re everywhere – at the drugstore, supermarket, quick shop and department
While poinsettias are the most popular blooming holiday plant, if you are looking for a plant that can bloom for many years to come, try a holiday cactus, said a University of Missouri horticulturist. “Given proper care, the holiday cacti have been known outlive their caretakers and provide years of brilliant color around Christmas,” said
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians The Missouri Farm Bureau (MFB) held its annual meeting during the first part of this week. Between 200 and 300 voting delegates attended from across the state. I enjoyed attending the general session, legislative luncheon, business meeting, and resolution committee meetings. As an effective voice for farmers, ranchers and rural citizens,
