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One of the most common concerns among cattle producers right now nitrate or prussic acid toxicity in sudangrass, millet or Johnsongrass. “One-third of my phone calls right now are on this topic,” said Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension. He says there were several cows killed in the 2011 and 2012 droughts

Legislation Ranges from Improving Education to Protecting Children Governor Mike Parson signed six additional bills on Friday.  Legislation that was signed included improving education, protecting children, and amending Missouri’s prevailing wage law. HB 1606, an education bill sponsored by Rep. Elaine Gannon, will help students with their high school equivalency, choosing between the ACT and

If you’re on a limited budget, buying a used car can be a smart move, but it also can be problematic. Used car dealers were among the 10 most-complained-about industries in Better Business Bureau files last year. BBB Serving Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois took 673 complaints about used car dealers last year.

Governor MikeParson signed 15 bills Thursday, July 5,, including Senate Bill (SB) 592 sponsored by Senator Dan Hegeman and SB 644 sponsored by Senator Mike Cunningham. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft led the effort on SB 592 working to revise, streamline, and update Missouri’s election laws. Additionally, Missouri State Treasurer Eric Schmitt played a

Governor Parson issued the following statement today following President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee: “Thanks to President Trump, America is one step closer to a Supreme Court that reflects our values. The Senate should move swiftly to confirm Judge Kavanaugh who is eminently qualified and a proven conservative. The Supreme Court should interpret the law, not

Students, parents and teachers preparing to go back to school might be in search of advice on how to make sure children stay healthy and safe while attending class. The University of Missouri offers the following experts as you work on stories about the upcoming school year. • Bully prevention efforts: Chad Rose is an

By Eric Bohl In 2016, 908 of our fellow Missourians died of opioid overdoses. Nationwide, over 64,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, and nearly two-thirds of these were caused by opioids. Opioids and their synthetic cousins are not just the next drug in a long line of problematic drugs – this time the problem is

When the sun is shining and the weather is nice how could anyone be bored? It is a question that that seems like fantasy to some but all too real to others says Renette Wardlow, a human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension “We become bored when our everyday lives become dull or monotonous.

by Jessica Gresko The Associated Press The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. The high court ruled

Deflation and an uncertain job market occurs when there is too little customer demand for goods and services, too much global competition to produce goods and services, and too much capacity for companies to cut prices to move inventory. Most economists believe that low interest rates, lower oil costs, and tax cuts should prevent a