In the wake of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds.
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8/1/23
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Vendors set up at the Greater Polk County Farmers Market on Saturday, July 22 at the Southern Hills Baptist Church’s parking lot in Bolivar.
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7/26/23
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Ever since humans began tending to small patches of cultivated ground near their homes, the terms “rain” and “garden” have gone together.
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By Francis Skalicky
Missouri Department of Conservation
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7/26/23
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Drought. You are either in it, preparing for it or recovering from it.
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7/25/23
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Ragweeds are flowering plants in the genus Ambrosia in the aster family, Asteraceae.
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By Terry Halleran
Agronomy Field Specialist
Hickory County MU Extension
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7/25/23
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The Southwest Missouri Antique Tractor Puller’s Association (SWMATPA) set up the track and sled at the Polk County Fairgrounds for a tractor pull on Saturday, July 15.
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By Quincy Young
quincy@bolivarmonews.com
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7/19/23
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Many species of Ironweeds (Vernonia Gigantea) are commonly found throughout Missouri.
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By Terry Halleran
Agronomy Field Specialist
Hickory County MU Extension
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7/19/23
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“Cattle producers are dealing with varying degrees of drought and forage resources,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Some cattle producers have received...
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7/18/23
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Thistles, those pretty reddish-purple flowered sticker plants found in our abandon fields, pastures, hay meadows, and along roadsides, which are unpalatable to wildlife and livestock, greatly reduce the grazing potential and hay quality on our farms.
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By Terry Halleran
Agronomy Field Specialist
Hickory County MU Extension
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7/12/23
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Don’t forget plant care when planning your summer getaway. “After a wonderful vacation, it’s never fun to come home to dead plants,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund.
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7/12/23
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With more than 90% of Missouri under drought, browning lawns and wilting cornfields are common sights. But don’t forget about your trees. A lawn can be replaced in months, but it takes decades to replace a large tree, says University of Missouri Extension natural resources specialist Joni Harper.
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7/12/23
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On Saturday, July 8, people of all ages from near and far competed in the annual Halfway Antique-Farm Stock-Classic Tractor Pull at the Lions Club grounds.
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7/12/23
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Most of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions, which have extended almost a full year, putting enormous pressure on cattle producers. University of Missouri Extension specialists have five top action items for producers to do now:
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7/11/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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7/5/23
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Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), also known as Queen Anne’s Lace, is a biennial plant in the parsley family. It is often found growing in pastures, hayfields, along roadsides, and in abandoned areas this time of year. Wild carrot prefers well-drained to dry soils but can grow in most of our soil types here in Missouri. It is usually found in full sun to partially shaded areas.
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By Terry Halleran
Agronomy Field Specialist
Hickory County MU Extension
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7/5/23
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According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Show-Me State is home to 95,000 farms that span almost 70% of the state’s land and produce a variety of commodities, including soybeans, corn and cattle. As stakeholders make management decisions and gauge the future of the agricultural economy, the University of Missouri’s Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) and Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), in partnership with Farm Journal, have launched The Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor survey — a valuable resource to empower stakeholders with timely insights about agricultural markets.
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7/4/23
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Forage producers can convert tall fescue pastures to nontoxic novel-endophyte fescue without incurring the main expense usually associated with pasture renovation through mid-July.
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7/3/23
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Morrisville FFA Chapter recently partnered with Agriculture Education on the Move™ (AEOTM) to help build agricultural literacy for local third-grade students this year at Morrisville Elementary.
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6/21/23
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A new option for agricultural equipment is now available in Moberly.
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6/14/23
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Come on down to the Polk County Fair, where people from all around the surrounding area will enjoy livestock shows, tractor pulls, auctions, contests, and so much more.
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By Quincy Young
quincyy@bolivarmonews.com
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6/9/23
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The Polk County Fair’s Pie Contest will take place on Saturday, June 17. The pies will need to be delivered to the youth building at the Polk County Fairgrounds between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., with judging to follow at 2 p.m.
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5/31/23
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Individuals who would like to participate in the Polk County Junior Livestock Auction will need to register by Tuesday, May 30.
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By BH-FP news staff
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5/27/23
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The Polk County Clover Kids met for their last meeting of the current 4-H year on Thursday, May 4.
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By BH-FP news staff
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5/25/23
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University of Missouri Extension has published a summary of custom rates for farm services in Missouri based on a statewide online survey and solicitations by extension specialists.
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5/18/23
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See what’s going on in Polk County! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Some events may require registration or admission fees; please contact the organization for more details.
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5/17/23
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