Lincoln County, Mo. - A pair of Lincoln County sophomores was recently selected to spend several days exploring careers in agriculture.
Brown's SmokeHouse in Elsberry and Farmers Butchering in Moscow Mills received nearly a quarter of a million dollars in funding.
Last year, through the Missouri Farmers Care Pork Partnership, Missouri pig farmers and partners donated 611 pigs to provide more than 318,000 servings of pork to meet the needs of food-insecure Missourians.
Troy, Mo. - The Troy FFA Chapter won the FFA knowledge leadership development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention.
Troy, Mo. - During the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention, Izabella Hutton Kidwell was named the 2021-2022 State FFA Vice President.
Elsberry, Mo. - The Missouri FFA Association awarded Elsberry’s FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award.
Silex, Mo. - The Missouri FFA Association recognized Alexis Plackemeier of the Silex FFA Chapter as the Area 5 Star Farmer and one of four finalists at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. Her parents are Steve and Suzie Plackemeier of Silex. Her advisor is Sean O’Brien.
Silex, Mo. - The Silex FFA Chapter placed second in the meats evaluation and technology career development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention. There were 24 teams in the competition.
Troy, Mo. - The Troy FFA Chapter won the parliamentary procedure leadership development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention.
Elsberry, Mo. - The Elsberry FFA Chapter placed fifth in the FFA agricultural issues forum leadership development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention.
Troy, Mo. - The Troy FFA Chapter won the livestock career development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention in Sedalia. There were 25 teams in the competition.
Troy, Mo. - The Missouri FFA Association awarded Troy FFA Chapter a Gold Emblem, a Top Chapter Award.
Elsberry, Mo. - The Elsberry FFA Chapter won the food science and technology career development event at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention in Sedalia. There were 17 teams in the competition.
Troy, Mo. - The Missouri FFA Association recognized Izabella Zierra Hutton Kidwell of the Troy FFA Chapter as Area 5 Star in Agriscience at the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention.
During recent months, FFA members from Eolia and their peers have been hard at work completing Proficiency applications. Meeting Proficiency requirements involves students’ documenting experiences provided by their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. Evaluations are based u…
February 20 was the start of the week FFA members a crossed the country have waited on all year. Silex FFA members were no exception.
University of Missouri Extension forage researchers studied the effects of treated urea products on soil fertility, forage yield and quality.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards.
With 2/3 of our state covered in farmland and being home to the second highest number of farms in the nation, Missouri knows a little something about the agricultural business. Our state is home to generations of skilled ag producers who play a critical role in our local economies, job marke…
On March 1, the Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 12th-annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest to help kickoff National Thank a Farmer Week.
The Lincoln County Farmers Market is moving to a new location.
Forage yield and quality improve when legumes are frost-seeded at the right time, said University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced funding for the Farmers’ Market Promotion Matching Grant Program through Missouri Grown. The grant awards up to $1,000 for reimbursement of expenses associated with promoting Missouri’s farmers’ markets.
Rescue N shines in wet years.
Success doesn’t typically happen in an instant. Role models who offer advice often lean on the word “progress,” indicating that many steps lead to achievement.
Nine Silex FFA members participated in the Area V Fall Public Speaking contests. These speeches were done virtually.
Up to 200 holiday gift boxes of hand-picked product available
Five finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2020 Missouri Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat in their care.
With the crisp fall weather and Halloween right around the corner the Elsberry Community embraced the youngsters, and old alike, in Halloween weekend events. Friday evening started the weekend off seeing children trick-or-treating at the annual FFA Trunk or Treat event. Despite the cold dr…
With long lines of patrons forming as school dismissed on Friday, Sept. 18, Eolia students, along with their fellow FFA members, hosted their traditional annual FFA barbeque fundraiser.
How can private and public partners across Missouri strengthen and enhance the state’s workforce? This is the focus of University of Missouri System Engagement Week, Oct. 26-30, in partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The public is invited to register at extension.…
October is full of agricultural recognition, including celebrating Farm to School Month.The Missouri Farm to School Program began in November 2015 as a way to connect Missouri farmers and schools in order to provide locally grown agriculture products for inclusion in school meals and snacks,…
The Missouri Department of Economic Development's Family-Owned Farm Grant Program will be closing on Friday.All applications for family-owned farms must be submitted and signed before Friday. Any unsigned applications will be voided.Of the $30 million allocated to the Small Business Grant pr…
It is that time of year again when every Saturday the Tractor Supply parking lot in Troy is buzzing with the sounds of animals and the vibrant colors of fresh produce.
AccuWeather forecasters say a massive shift in the weather pattern is on the way for North America next week. Summerlike heat is expected to build over the western United States as a surge of Arctic air is projected to plunge into the eastern half of the nation. Both high and low temperature…
Elsberry Schools has recently received notification by the National Association of Agricultural Educators that the Elsberry’s Agricultural Education Program has been chosen as an Outstanding Program in the Nation. Elsberry’s Ag program and FFA Chapter is led by educators, Jason Vandivort…
The 14th-Annual Troy FFA Alumni Association and American Cancer Society Relay For Life Rodeo was held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy on Aug. 28 and Aug. 28.
“The show must go on,” is a saying that applies to not only show biz, but it seems also to county fairs. Despite concerns about the spread of CoVid, Pike County (Missouri) Fair authorities took the plunge and followed through on the year-long planning process that manifested as the annual P…
The MFA Charitable Foundation recently donated $2,500 to Elsberry R-II. The donation was part of a series of small grants made to community organizations in MFA’s trade area. This was the second series of donations from the foundation aimed to help address disruptions caused by the COVID-19 …
What’s better than fresh produce picked right from the garden? Nothing, actually.
One of the larger employers, not only in Elsberry, but the Lincoln County area, is headed into a new era with a new team leading the way. Recently, Wayne Lovelace, president of Forrest Keeling Nursery (FKN) handed the reins over to his daughter, Kim Lovelace-Young. Lovelace is not going fa…
Hannah Barber has topped off her collegiate journey with being named the 2020 American Society of Horticultural Science Outstanding Undergraduate Horticulture Student at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO).
Larry and Becky Schieffer and family of Elsberry were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair.
Sugar Grove Growers of Troy celebrated its 40th birthday on Saturday June 22 with an abundance of activities, classes and downright good old-fashioned fun.
On May 18, the Lincoln County Farmer’s Market held a Poultry Day, with over 500 people trekking through the market, and a bevy of participants taking part in an egg-judging contest. Poultry Expert Kelly Klober was on-hand to talk about her favorite subject. The winners of the egg judging con…
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