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It can be interesting discovering what’s on the menu for an animal. Discover more about the diet of amphibians and reptiles at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) “Feeding Frenzy” event on Friday, Dec. 19. This free program will be held from 6 to7 p.m. at MDC’s Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center, 483

“Feeding management of cattle is important to the profitability of the cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, forage is the main part of the diet for cow-calf producers, so economics related to acquiring that forage is important to an operations bottom-line. Therefore, MU Extension, with the help of Wheeler Livestock

Happy 90th Birthday to our wonderful Mom, Grammer and Mother-in-Law, Joy Carson – Mattingly. We love you! Chris, Kyla, Brett, Nicole, Nevaeh, Millie, Brady, Tiffany, Kirston, Kaleb, Kameron and Karson. Birthday wishes can be sent to 1201 S. First St. We would love to see her showered with cards!

Saturday, Dec. 6 – Pancake & Pajamas with Santa – Wayside Inn Museum 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 – Annual Osceola Arts & Crafts Festival – Osceola High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Numerous vendors Saturday, Dec. 6 – 29th Annual Christmas in the Country, Appleton City Depot Craft Show Parade at

Stockton Missionary Baptist Church revival continues nightly at 7 p.m. with Brother Keith Irvin as evangelist and Brother Josh Klaiber, pastor.

Beef cattle producers meeting to be held in Nevada Thursday, Dec. 11 “Understanding markets as well as suggestions on feeding cattle through the winter are important for a cattle operation to function properly,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, understanding financial tools that are available to cattle producers is helpful in planning

First reported by a riverboat captain on the Mississippi River in 1833, the annual Geminid meteor shower has been captivating viewers for nearly two centuries, and it keeps getting better. Due to the gravitational influence of Jupiter, the meteor shower’s brilliant streaks are becoming visibly brighter with each passing year as Earth orbits through the

Visit Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center for festive hands-on program BRANSON, Mo. – As many people may be decking the halls with boughs of holly, Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)invites the public to craft their own festive creations. Join the staff at Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center from 10 a.m. to

“Providing education to cattle producers in the areas of cattle grading, feeding and marketing helps them make management decisions to add value to their cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Understanding calf feedlot performance and carcass characteristics helps build a reputation that leads to marketing your calves postweaning at a premium.

Hunters won’t want to miss an upcoming opportunity to learn how to score their deer. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a “Learning to Hunt: Measuring Your Trophy” workshop from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 13 with in-person and virtual options available. Join experienced instructors at Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center, 4897