Ozark County has been granted Agri-Ready County Designation by Missouri Farmers Care (MFC), a coalition of more than 40 leading agricultural groups and businesses. The county’s recognition rounds out the south-central region comprised of likewise dedicated neighbors Howell, Douglas, Oregon, Texas, Shannon and Wright counties. more

On Sept. 13, the University of Missouri Extension in Howell County will offer an opportunity to tour fields of big bluestem, little bluestem and Indian grasses at the Uminn Farm. more

An abundance of flies in cow herds is being reported to University of Missouri Extension specialists this summer, increasing the likelihood of cattle health issues, including pinkeye. more

Missouri Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare. more

Three area organizations have been awarded grant funds through the Missouri Department of Agriculture Animal Care Facilities Act for spaying and neutering. more

Battling Japanese beetles in the garden more

The Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri State Veterinarian Steve Strubberg announce updated biosecurity protocols for dairy cattle exhibiting at the 2024 Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 8 through 18 in Sedalia. more

Heritage Tractor, a local John Deere dealership with 21 locations in eastern Kansas, western Missouri and northern Arkansas, plans to donate to 21 different charitable organizations during its summer Traveling Tractor Tour. more

Fulton County Fair officials in Salem, Ark., have announced a new time for their Junior Livestock Auction. more

Grayson Hale, a member of the West Plains FFA Chapter, and Connor Clay, Alton FFA, were selected to be among 100 high school sophomores from across Missouri to complete the 12th annual Helping Youth Maximize their agriculture experience (HYMAX) FFA Academy June 14 through 16 at Camp Rising Sun in Kaiser, Miller County. more

Through a mail and electronic ballot, the stockholders of FCS Financial elected three directors who will be installed during the June board of directors meeting, officials announced this week. more

State Representative Travis Smith of Dora, a Republican representing House District 155 currently campaigning for the 33rd District seat held by retiring Sen. Karla Eslinger, announces he has received the endorsement of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association, a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the beef-producing industry since January 1911. more

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announces its 10th annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert raised $150,000 in donations for Feeding Missouri to provide hunger relief across the Show-Me State. Over 240 golfers attended the event, which was held on June 3 at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia. more