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OZARKS COMMONS
It's August now, which means that the garden is finally giving me tomatoes and the corn is showing its tassels, and it's time to start thinking about where next year's garlic is going to go in the … more
The various benefits of farm-to-table
Few things are more satisfying than biting into a fresh tomato right from the garden or seasoning a meal with herbs picked from a windowsill greenhouse. Restaurants recognize the value of such … more
Past Heart of the Ozarks Fair Participants Needed for MU Survey
Howell County MU Extension will be conducting a research study on the how the Heart of the Ozarks youth market animal show and sale impacted youth participants.  Anyone over the age of 21 who … more
Oregon County Farmers Market Buzz
Stop by and get in on the garden goodness! Cucumbers, beets, summer squash, vine ripe tomatoes, some green tomatoes as well, bell peppers, green beans, chard, eggs. Each Saturday brings something … more
Nitrates & Prussic Acid in Forages
Several forage crops and some weeds should be monitored for nitrates to avoid livestock losses. Common plants include: Johnsongrass, sorghum, sudangrass, green graze, and corn. Nitrates accumulate in … more
PERILLA MINT, also known as beefsteak plant or rattlesnake weed, is an annual plant in the mint family which is toxic to livestock.
Perilla Mint
Perilla mint, also known as beefsteak plant or rattlesnake weed, is an annual plant in the mint family which is toxic to livestock. Although livestock usually will not eat perilla mint if other … more
7 reasons to shop farmers’ markets
A farmers’ market is likely coming to a field or open parking lot near you — if there isn’t already one operating nearby. The United States Department of Agriculture says that, … more
Tips & tricks for vegetable gardens
Nothing compares to home-grown vegetables. When food is grown in a home garden, the flavor and texture far surpass anything that can be bought at the store.To harvest the best flavor from vegetables, … more
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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