Farming
Lack of poultry CAFO regs ruffle feathers
According to Tim Bull, with the Water Pollution Control Branch of the DNR, there are no state regulations that limit the number of poultry broiler houses that can be built on a specific amount of acreage.
Focused on food
Harvick Farms, situated along State Highway 76/112, on the south edge of Cassville, is shifting its business model this year toward becoming a community food resource: a cooperative outlet where area farmers and producers can sell their goods.
Purdy farmer runner-up in 2024 National Corn Yield Contest
Purdy Farmer Naaman Cullers earned a National Second Place award in the 2024 National Corn Growers Association National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 364 bushels per acre.
CAFO concerns mounting
Leah Heidlage is sounding the alarm about the increasing number of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) coming into southwest Missouri.
MU Extension announces Tri-County Economic Summit
The University of Missouri (MU) Extension has announced a Regional Economic Development Summit for Barry, Dade and Lawrence counties on Sept. 3 at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center in Mt. Vernon.
To prune, or not to prune?
Shon Bishop, center, talks about his strawberry operation in Exeter, the second stop of two for individuals taking par in the Barry County MU Extension pruning class on Feb. 5.
