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The West Plains FFA traveled on Tuesday to Jefferson City for an opportunity to stand alongside Gov. Mike Parson and Sen. Karla Eslinger for the historic signing of Senate Bill 138, which focuses heavily on agricultural support, including a provision for a tax credit for farmers who sell, lease or participate in a crop-share agreement with a beginning farmer and a fund to promote Missouri hardwood forest products. West Plains FFA Adviser Tonya Jedlicka pointed out forestry is a significant industry in West Plains and Howell County as a whole. “Most FFA students are directly involved with forest production and we hope this bill increases or expands the Missouri hardwood market which will eventually provide more opportunities for our youth,” she explained. She pointed out the legislation also addresses veterinarian student loan repayment programs to encourage more interest in the occupation. Taking time for a photo after the bill was signed into law are, from left, FFA students Morgan Beukers, Leah French, Malia West and Hallie Bunch; Gov. Parson; and Evy Myers, Cody Jedlicka Jaden Brotherton, Ruby Hinds and Hattie Patillo.
WP FFA students attend historic bill signing in Jeff City
MU Extension to offer free monthly webinar series for sheep and goat producers
The University of Missouri Extension will hold a free monthly webinar series for sheep and goat producers starting Sept. 26. The series will be hosted by David Brown, MU Extension small ruminant specialist, alongside other experts in small ruminant production. more
Chloe Collins
MU Extension welcomes new dairy specialist
The University of Missouri Extension welcomes a new dairy specialist, Chloe Collins, who will serve the southwest Missouri region from her office in Mtn. Grove. more
Cool-season vegetables are hot choice for fall garden
The recent shift to milder temperatures is a pleasant reminder that it is time for gardeners to plant cool-season vegetables, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. more
Howell Co. Grazing School is in October
The Howell County office of the University of Missouri Extension, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains, will host this year’s grazing school from Oct. 4 through 6. more
Randy Crawford of West Plains, center, recently called upon his gardening partners, Skyler, left, and Tyler Ebert to help him dig up some sweet potatoes. The boys worked hard Tuesday to unearth at least 100 pounds of sweet potatoes yielded from a dozen plants. Crawford said several of the tubers were over 3 pounds each, and a few, like the ones pictured here, were over 4 pounds. Skyler and Tyler ar the sons af Larry and Samantha Ebert, West Plains.
‘Sweet’ harvest
Turn up the flavor and nutrition by planting turnips
It may not be possible to squeeze blood from a turnip, but it’s easy to grow the nutritious vegetable. more
State Hay Directory updated
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announces changes to its online Hay Directory, at apps.mda.mo.gov/HayDirectory, where livestock producers can search for hay made available by other producers in Missouri and other states.  more
State ag dept. seeks public comment on funds for state food supply chain
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has been allocated $8 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to help strengthen the food supply chain between the farmer and consumer, officials announce. more
BQA certification event set for Aug. 29
An in-person Beef Quality Assurance certification event will be provided by the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) and University of Missouri Extension at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Howell County extension office, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. The office is located in the East Towne Village shopping center. more
A group of Angus cows and their calves graze at Thompson Research Farm in Columbia.
New MU study uses gene prediction tool to select premium grade Angus herds in Mo., across the U.S.
Ranches across the Show-Me State manage roughly 2 million cattle — a significant number of which are Angus, a top-tier breed that has unrivaled success in the commercial beef market. more
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Ask the expert: What’s causing the severe Midwestern drought?
This summer, global temperatures soared on July 4, reflecting one of the hottest days recorded on Earth, according to climate data from the U.S. National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Average global temperatures were approximately 63 degrees Fahrenheit — one of the warmest days in 125,000 years. more
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On a recent drive south of West Plains, photographer Abby Hess captured what she thought was a breathtaking view of cattle grazing in the shade of trees on a hilly landscape of trees about an hour before sunset as the day’s heat began to wane. This farm is located near Vanderhoef Memorial State Forest and White Ranch Conservation Area.
A pastoral view
Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. more
Deadline is Aug. 7 for Arbor Award of Excellence nominations
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) are accepting nominations for the 2023 Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence. The annual award recognizes communities, institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals that make significant and long-lasting efforts to care for trees in their communities. more
Rotten tomatoes star in garden horror show
Your beautiful tomato plant is setting fruit and soon has nice green tomatoes. Then, to your horror, a dark sunken spot shows up at the bottom of the fruit. more
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Trees in drought: Love and water deeply
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. more
DESE announces five-year strategic plan for Missouri ag education
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE’s) Agricultural Education section, along with partners at the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), developed a new five-year strategic plan to provide direction from 2024-2029 for agricultural education, officials announced early this month. more
Fulton County Fair schedule announced
The Fulton County Fair in Salem, Ark., kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Fair organizers have announced the schedule of events: more
Howell Co. Extension offers drought recovey workshop on forage
“Last year’s drought and ongoing dry conditions have left many livestock producers with low forage and feed supplies. A workshop outlining strategies for managing this situation has been scheduled,” says Sarah Kenyon, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy.  more
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