Inexpensive soil tests can save farmers thousands
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Soil tests can save farmers thousands of dollars, says Manjula Nathan, director of the University of Missouri Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory. Too often, farmers follow routine fertilization schedules and end up applying too much fertilizer to fields, Nathan said. A simple soil test gives the farmer accurate information to guide nutrient management decisions.
Show-Me-Select heifers bring $1,872 on average at Kirksville Livestock
Show-Me-Select heifers averaged $1,872 at Kirksville Livestock, highlighting strong demand and top-quality breeding.
MU Extension advises poultry and livestock producers of Nov. 15 emission filing deadline
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialist Teng Lim advises poultry and livestock producers to be aware of a Nov. 15 deadline that could affect their operations.
Landowner spotlight
A passionate woodland owner shares how decades of active forest thinning and invasive plant control boosted canopy, wildlife and timber value.
Government contracting improves prospects for Brookfield construction firm
BROOKFIELD, Mo. – Her portion of the work is a little piece of a big project, but construction business owner Lois Rodriguez is making the most of it. As president and CEO of Better By Design LLC, Rodriguez is doing her part to make the long-awaited East Locust Creek Reservoir a reality.