Missouri 4-H clubs and FFA chapters can benefit their local communities through the Building Our American Communities (BOAC) grant program.

Silex, Mo. -On the morning of Sept. 18, the River Hills Farmers’ Market will hold its annual Fall Poultry Fest at Central Elevator at Silex, Miss. 

Troy, Mo. - The Lincoln County Farmers Market got a visitor on Aug. 14. Natalie Kasten, Miss Teen Missouri USA, greeted customers throughout the day, and spent time with the children who attended.

Silex, Mo. - On Aug. 21, the River Hills Farmers’ Market will return to Central Elevator at Silex at 8 a.m. to begin the fall season marketing season.

Lincoln County, Mo. - When feed prices go up, swine producers usually see profits go down. 

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.

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 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.

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 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 …

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.