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Missouri Prairie Foundation, Grow Native! offer webinars 
Nearly 7,000 people participated in online programming offered by the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) and its 21-year-old Grow Native! program between January and April. MPF continues its popular … more
True armyworm can be identified by the orange stripes that run horizontally across the body and dark triangular spots on the prolegs, the "legs" caterpillars use to grip a surface such as a twig, rather than to walk.
MU Extension: Time to start scouting for true armyworms
True armyworms have not been reported in the Howell County area, but it is time to start scouting for the destructive pest, say officials with the University of Missouri Extension Office in West … more
Market season is in full swing
We're in full swing at the market! Some of the abundance our vendors offered last Saturday: eggs, green onions, radishes, lettuces, spring greens, fresh frozen chicken and turkey, baked goodies of … more
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Increasing fruit, vegetable production can help double value of Missouri ag, say researchers
With lower initial investments and higher returns, fruit and vegetable production could play a big role in doubling the state’s agricultural economy by 2030, according to a study by University … more
Learn to make sourdough bread
Our vendor Miriam Montalvo, of Rustic Waters Homestead, will demonstrate how to make sourdough bread from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday. She will explain the many ways to make the starter and … more
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West Plains FFA members Grace Doss, left, and Hallie Bunch display the Gold Emblem plaque, awarded to the local chapter, which placed 13th out of Missouri’s 351 chapters.
West Plains FFA earns Top Chapter Award
The Missouri FFA Association has awarded West Plains FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award. West Plains FFA, advised by Jay Hale and Tonya Jedlicka, placed 13th out of 351 chapters. Only … more
Vendors galore, live music at Saturday's market Vendors galore, live music at Saturday’s market
This Saturday, a lot of our seasonal vendors will return giving us a full house of 40 vendors!  The market is excited to welcome back Yoder Pastries & Produce this week with their … more
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South Central Cattlemen’s Association
The monthly meeting of the South Central Cattlemen’s Association (SCCA) was held on Thursday, April 22, at the Howell County Extension office in West Plains. The theme of the meeting was a … more
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Spring bouquets
Several members of the Mtn. View Garden Club recently gathered at the Mtn. View Community Center to make spring bouquets. The flowers for the 36 bouquets came from club members’ gardens. … more
Throughout the Ozarks, flowering dogwood trees are in full bloom. Their flowers come in pink and white, shown here, but they may not last much longer. The Springfield National Weather Service office is forecasting a hard freeze overnight tonight, and has issued a freeze warning from 9 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. Wednesday for southern Missouri. A hard freeze has the potential kill crops and tender plants, and occurs when the temperature drops below 28 degrees for several hours. According to the NWS, in West Plains, the temperature is expected to drop to 28 degrees at 4 a.m., then 26 degrees an hour later. It is not expected to return to above freezing until 8 a.m. Flowering dogwoods, as trees native to Missouri, are adapted to the local climate, including late-season cold snaps, so while the blooms may fall, the trees should be otherwise unaffected. Crops and tender plants, however, should be covered or brought indoors. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the average last frost date for Zone 6B, which includes south central Missouri, is Friday. Since 1955, the flowering dogwood has been the state tree of Missouri.
Flowering dogwoods in bloom
Throughout the Ozarks, flowering dogwood trees are in full bloom. Their flowers come in pink and white, shown here, but they may not last much longer. more
Cattlemen’s group to discuss black vulture permits Thursday
The South Central Cattlemen’s Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Howell County Extension office at 1368 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. The meeting will begin promptly with … more
Vendors Hannes and Brandi Erasmus, Jus’ Farmin’.
Jus’ Farmin’ does it nature’s way
Hannes and Brandi Erasmus are the proud owners of Jus' Farmin' LLC. They came to Missouri to get away from monocropping, soil degrading and heavy irrigation practices used in modern day farming, and … more
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Celebrate agriculture during Thank a Farmer Week
A global pandemic illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Thanks to farmers in Missouri and around the world consumers have food choices, clothing, transportation, … more
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VENDOR BRIAN SMOLNICK, of Bella Springs Mushroom Farm, often brings 50 to 60 pounds of mushrooms to sell at “Go Farm Farmer’s Market.” The market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Endurance Church parking lot off of Worley Drive in West Plains.
Mushrooms are back
At Bella Springs Mushroom Farm, located right here in West Plains, Brian Smolnick and his wife Mary take pride in growing a variety of plump, juicy and delicious mushrooms. The mushrooms they grow … more
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THIS YEAR’S Home & Garden Show has been delayed to March 2022, organizers announced. Due to restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, the number of exhibitors, volunteers and attendees would be dramatically reduced. This photo from 2018 shows part of the show’s standard setup.
This year’s West Plains Home & Garden Show rescheduled to 2022
The Southern Missouri Builders Association announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2021 West Plains Home & Garden Show will be rescheduled from the March 2021 date to March 4 and 5, … more
Cyclamen
Cyclamen: The houseplant with an amorous history
The cyclamen is Cupid’s flowering love child. For centuries, people have associated cyclamens with matters of the heart, making it a perfect Valentine’s Day choice, said University of Missouri … more
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Vendor Dan Crowder, of Sgt. Dan’s Redneck Cattle Co. and Mobile Meat Market, offers a variety of farm-raised and locally butchered meats at the “Go Farm” Farmers Market in West Plains and the Alton Farmers Market in Oregon County.
Sgt Dan’s Redneck Cattle Company
Daniel Crowder, owner of Sgt. Dan’s Redneck Cattle Co. and Mobile Meat Market, along with his wife Crystal, daughter Emma and son Conner, started his adventure a little over six months ago. He set … more
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Garden class offered Feb. 14
A garden class will be offered by Aloma Bulfer and Joshua Deatherage at 2 p.m. Feb. 14.  The class will be held in the annex of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 314 N. Walnut St. Willow … more
Extension offers virtual Winter Ozarks Ag Series
The University of Missouri Extension will offer a free virtual Winter Ozarks Ag Series in three sessions. With two time slots for each session featuring different topics in each, from 6 to 7 p.m. … more
STEVE BROWN of Falling Spring Farm can be found at the “Go Farm” Farmer’s Market on Saturdays where he and his wife Amber offer fermented foods and beverages.
Presenting: Kombucha, keto and fermented foods
Steve and Amber Brown of “Falling Spring Farm - Kombucha and Fine Ferments” have been sharing their love of cultured foods and healthy food options at the Go Farm Market since early January … more
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