April 12 program at Springfield Nature Center more

Missouri Beef Days is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s beef industry. The award recipient will be announced during the Boots and Bling Banquet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Diamond S Indoor Arena in Bolivar. more

Missouri Beef Days is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Award, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s beef industry. The award recipient will be announced during the Boots and Bling Banquet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Diamond S Indoor Arena in Bolivar. more

The Missouri Beef Days Classic Junior Jackpot Show is set to return for its third year on Saturday, April 12 at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Bolivar. The livestock event celebrates the dedication and achievements of Missouri’s young cattle exhibitors, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their top-quality livestock. more

The 2025 Halfway and Goodson All-School Reunion will be held on April 19 and promises to be an unforgettable event for all alumni and current or past school staff. more

JOPLIN, Mo.— Spring is a wonderful time of year to see native wildflowers starting to pop up from the forest floor, along roadsides, and even in our own backyards. more

Toxic plant is one of the first weeds to bolt in Missouri. more

If you are looking for a statement for your yard, and want to bring some feathered friends to your area, try planting some of these trees: more

Source: Rudra Baral, 573-369-2394 more

Blake Cozad, of Bolivar, was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy more

The Polk County annual Livestock and Forage conference will be held Monday, March 24, at the Sacred Heart Church, 1405 W Fair Play Street, Bolivar. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner at 6 p.m. more

Stockton, MO- “As spring and lush grass growth arrives cattle producers need to plan for prevention of grass tetany,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Grass tetany arises from a cattle mineral imbalance; therefore, Davis suggests that cattle producers use management strategies discussed below to reduce the incidence in their cattle operation. more

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – For cow-calf producers, it is ideal to have one healthy calf on the ground per cow per year. Producers should also strive to have cows that are productive in the herd for many years. On average, a cow must stay in the herd for six years for the producer to break even on that cow’s initial investment along with yearly maintenance costs. more

The Polk County annual Livestock and Forage conference will be held Monday, March 24, at the Sacred Heart Church, 1405 W Fair Play Street, Bolivar. The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner at 6 p.m. more

Applications for the Riedesel Charitable Trust scholarships given to seniors and graduates of Fair Play School are now available. Renewal applications are also being accepted. more

Stockton, Mo.- “The 105th SW MO All Breeds Performance Tested Bull Sale is scheduled for March 31st," says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. The offering consists of 37 bulls and the breed breakdown includes 34 Angus bulls, two Gelbvieh bulls, and one Balancer bull. This long-running sale by the SW MO Beef Cattle Improvement Association will be held at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center in Springfield, beginning at 7 p.m. more

It was a momentous occasion when Federal Senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District Stephen Limbaugh Jr., a long-time Missourian from Cape Girardeau, ruled in favor of the State of Missouri against China on March 7. His decision, ordering China to pay $24,488,825.457 billion in damages related to the COVID-19 pandemic, marks a significant milestone in Missouri's legal history. more

Learn what plants attract hummingbirds and how to maintain feeders. more

Consider switching from fescue to natives. more

“Bull management is important in preparation for the upcoming breeding season,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. March is the time to begin preparing those bulls for the upcoming breeding season. Davis will discuss management strategies to make sure bulls are ready for the upcoming breeding season. more

SALEM, Mo. – Using commercial livestock dewormers has paid off in terms of animal health and productivity, but it has also resulted in resistance among parasite populations. more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season. more

Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce. more

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Polk County 4-H Council officers were honored to join the Bolivar Rotary at their monthly luncheon. The 4-H’ers enjoyed the opportunity and in turn shared information about 4-H and their projects. To learn more about 4-H, contact Velynda Cameron by email at cameronv@missouri.edu or by phone at 417-326-4916. more

The Bolivar CTA is hosting the annual School Board Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 25 th in the Bolivar board room at the Central Office. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. with general questions, break for a meet and greet with the candidates then, conclude with submitted questions and closing comments. more