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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

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

Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be. Did you know that some frogs freeze nearly solidly in winter – and then thaw in the spring?! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees or below freezing!

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an exciting journey through historic and primitive skills of survival during an upcoming program in Columbia. Participants will learn about a variety of topics including native plant cordage, primitive hunting techniques and tools, and working with natural materials like hides, furs, and plants. This free event will

Saturday, Nov. 29 – The Wildflower Studio Santa and Small Business Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Photo with Santa, celebrate Jesus Now – Dec. 24 – Christmas Photo Booth Physicians Medical M-F 8-5 Free 4×6 photo * Photos with Santa Saturday, Nov. 8 9-11 & 1-3 Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-11 & 1-3 December –

St.  Clair Co. Missionary Baptist 5th Sunday service will be at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church  Nov. 29 and 30. Saturday Service begins at 7 p.m. with preachers Bro. Case Jones and Bro Steven Mayberry. Sunday services begins at 10:30 a.m. dinner after Sunday service. Preachers are Devotional – Bro Wade Hicks and Service by