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By Harshawn RatanpalMissouri News Network A rainbow of crops fills farmer Abbey Innes’ table at the Columbia Farmers Market: tomatoes, squash, garlic, kale and flower bouquets — all from her and her husband’s 15-acre farm in Howard County. But for a few markets last year, the table was a bit emptier. “We planted hundreds of

By Jana Rose SchleisMissouri News Network Caleb O’Neal is spending his Saturday at the Montgomery County fairgrounds teaching about a dozen people how to operate and pilot drones. But they’re not hobbyists, they’re farmers.  “This is not a brand new industry, but it’s definitely blooming with modern technologies and just the availability to the everyday

Check out these upcoming events. Brewer Family Land Auction, online bidding only Jan. 16 – 23, 2026. www.PremierLandSales.com Glass and Collectibles Auction, 10 a.m. Dec. 13 in Maryville, Missouri Michael Roos Estate Gun Collection Auction, 10:05 a.m. Dec. 20 in Maryville, Missouri Private Collection Knife, Coin and Gun Auction, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Maryville,

By Shawn EverettSubmitted to Corner Post Good day, neighbor! I trust your family and the fortunes of your labor are uplifted by the approaching holidays and the end of 1775, only weeks away. Once again, we meet here at the corner post to share the latest colonial news, for the situation facing our cause is

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Pollinators want you to sit back and take it easy this fall. Put the rake away and use fallen leaves as a winter haven for pollinators, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture. Pollinators rely on leaves, plant stems and dried flower

Check out these upcoming events. Christmas Movie Premiere, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on November 28, 29 and 30 at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph Fireworks show, 6:30 p.m. November 29 in Downtown St. Joseph Estate Gun Auction, 10 a.m. December 6 in Stanberry, Missouri Outstanding Toy Collection Auction, 10 a.m. December

By Jana Rose SchleisMissouri News Network Just above and to the right of farmer Thad Becker’s steering wheel in his John Deere combine is a screen about the size of an iPad. “I’ve got readouts on yield, current yield and current moisture of the crop … how many acres I’ve done, how many total bushels

By Metro Creative Halloween is an annual celebration that many children and adults look forward to each October. From the mysterious and the macabre to the goofy and gregarious, Halloween speaks to people in many different ways. And with the opportunity to accumulate several pounds of sugary treasure after a few hours of trick-or-treating, is

K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare. “Perishable foods such as meat and cheese trays,

Grand River Feed & Supplies 5th Anniversary Sale, Oct. 25 in Gallatin, Missouri Holiday Mart, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 in St. Joseph, Missouri Farmland Online-Only Auction, bidding Oct 29 through Nov. 12, www.cameron-mo-realestate.com/auctions Live On-Site Consignment Auction, 8 a.m. Nov. 1 in Gallatin, Missouri

By Linda Geist | University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — Fall harvest and texting do not mix, says University of Missouri Extension safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. Turn your cellphone to TTYL (talk to you later). Rural roads are full of hazards in the fall. Farmers move large equipment from one field to another during

The use of cover crops in Iowa has expanded significantly in recent years. The conservation practice, which has been shown to reduce erosion and enhance soil health, is promoted by the state through cost share incentives — an effort by the Iowa Department of Agriculture to reduce nutrients that contribute to the Gulf dead zone.

By Metro Creative It can be bittersweet to say farewell to summer. Months of warm weather and sunshine are hard to beat and provide plenty of opportunities to rest and relax. Just because summer has come and gone doesn’t mean the opportunity to enjoy recreation is in the rearview mirror. Fall is awash in opportunities

By Pat MelgaresK-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas gardeners often face a common challenge at the end of a successful growing season: what to do with an abundant tomato harvest when time is short. Karen Blakeslee, coordinator of Kansas State University’s Rapid Response Center, said freezing tomatoes is a safe and

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have clocked out for the season. Mums are one of the oldest known

By Kris KohlIowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa — Early planting combined with warm spring and fall conditions has led to an earlier-than-usual corn harvest in Iowa. Crops are also drier than normal, creating a greater risk of field fires during harvest. The primary factor related to field fires is higher air temperature.

Submitted by Cleo Anna Laybourne Hot date, hot dogs and hot rodsCruisin’ to check what’s on atThe Belt, Frontier and Skylark theatresDrive-in movie magic A ticket booth guards the stageWhere speaker posts stand like tombstoneSaluting the silent screen, a giant sheetbleaching in the noon day sun At dusk cars crawl behind the fenceBulky gray speakers

Collector Toy Auction, 4:20 p.m. Oct. 5 in Maryville, Missouri Two-day Estate Gun Auction, 10 a.m. Oct. 11 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 in Maryville, Missouri Byergo Angus Auction, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 in Savannah, Missouri Altec Walk-In Open Interviews, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in St. Joseph, Missouri

By Cynthia DomenghiniK-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini knows that die-hard flower gardeners are thinking about planting bulbs as fall rolls around. While tulips and daffodils are among gardener’s favorites, Domenghini said there are many other bulb varieties that can be planted in Kansas for a colorful

High-End Gun Auction, Sept. 27 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Land Auction, Sept. 30 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Coin Collection Auction, Oct. 1 in Maryville, Missouri (see page 5)Midwest Sporting Goods Open House, Oct. 3 and 4 in Jamesport, Missouri (see page 4)Women’s Expo, Oct. 4 in St. Joseph (see page 8)The Wonder Bread

Pat Hazell, veteran comedian, playwright, and former writer for the sitcom Seinfeld, brings his one-man show The Wonder Bread Years to the Missouri Theatre on October 4th. The show blends stand-up and storytelling, inviting audiences to relive the humor and heart of growing up in mid-century America. “I wanted to explore our collective sense of

Dr. Vincent BowhayHighland Community College President HIGHLAND, Kan. – Thomas Eisenbarth, Precision Agriculture Instructor at Highland Community College’s Western Center in Baileyville, has been recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau for his leadership and advocacy in promoting mental health awareness in rural communities. Earlier this month, Eisenbarth was named the 2025 Rural Minds Matter Advocate