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By CJ Black Submitted to Corner Post Aunt Lony was sitting in a rocking chair on her front porch with a day-old newspaper in her hands. Her sister, my grandmother, was in an identical rocker a few feet away perusing a newspaper she had read two days before. Aunt Lony didn’t subscribe to the paper,

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Our family was “going through a situation” — a series of situations, really — when Jack came to live with us. We had just moved from a small house in town to a larger old farmhouse outside of town, and Jack had just arrived from Nebraska with no place

By Denice Ferguson University of Missouri Extension ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Small-scale food and farm entrepreneurs often face unique challenges when it comes to business planning and marketing. To address these needs, University of Missouri Extension is offering the “Growing Success: Marketing and Business Development for Small Farms” webinar series. Running throughout March, this evening

By Grandma’s Best-Loved RecipesSubmitted by Mary Bailey This cake would perfectly compliment a summer barbecue or transport you to the tropics even on cold winter days. Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 can (8 oz) sliced pineapple in light

Check out these upcoming events. Estate Coin Auction, March 1, Maryville, Missouri (see page 4) Strickland Trust Land Auction, March 5, Braymer, Missouri (see page 5) 70th Annual Moila Shrine Circus, March 7, 8 and 9, St. Joseph, Missouri (see page 3) B&S Equipment Auction, March 8, Gallatin, Missouri (see page 8) Euler Estate Farm

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.60 White corn: 5.13 Soybeans: 9.74 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.01 Soft wheat: 4.86 Yellow corn: 4.68 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.73 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.67 AGP Soybeans: 9.92

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 80,300 11,400 53,400 145,100 Last Week: 150,000 16,300 6,000 172,300 Year Ago: 281,800 40,200 57,900 379,900 Compared to last week, on a light test steers sold unevenly steady 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher, while heifers sold 4.00 to 8.00 lower. Demand

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.61 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.73 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.74 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.72 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.72 AGP Soybeans: 9.83

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.40 White corn: 4.84 Soybeans: 9.62 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.75 Soft wheat: 5.00 Yellow corn: 4.47 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.61 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.43 AGP Soybeans: 9.82

RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 178,100 35,000 37,300 250,400 Last Week: 223,400 52,800 15,200 291,400 Year Ago: 196,400 42,200 53,100 291,700 Compared to last week, the bulk of all classes of feeder cattle sold mostly 5.00- 10.00 higher. Many auctions traded in a wide price range this week steady to 10.00 higher, spots

By Ernest White | Submitted to Corner Post In the beginning there was Elia. With the purchase of a single cow (Elia of South Oaks) and two of her daughters, Forrest Byergo laid the foundation on which his new Angus herd would be built in Barnard, Missouri. Clearly, it was a rock-solid foundation, as Byergo

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Almost every night, often just after the kids go to bed, I step outside to survey my little kingdom. It’s my time to reflect and plan. Without fail, I wind up fascinated by simple things around me, and the twists and turns that led me to this point. A

For the average American, February 9 is Food Checkout Day. That’s the point in the year when the family has earned enough income to pay for their groceries for the entire year. It is a reflection of income, taxes and food prices. The United States is among the earliest of nations to reach this milestone,

Byergo Angus 75th Anniversary Sale, Feb. 15 in Savannah, Missouri. https://www.facebook.com/byergo.angus Family Day at the Pony Express National Museum on Mon, Feb. 17 in St. Joseph, Missouri. www.facebook.com/PonyExpressNationalMuseum Donkey’s Tack & Horse Sale, 10 a.m. March 1 in Maryville, Missouri B&S Equipment Auction, Sat, March 8 in Gallatin, Missouri Sampson Cattle Company Bull Sale, Sat,

By Grandma’s Best-Loved RecipesSubmitted by Mary Bailey This recipe is delicious and makes six servings. Southern Spoon Bread 4 eggs, separated 3 cups milk 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Kent and Gary were born just five days apart. Their families lived near each other and were of similar means. They weren’t just playmates and classmates, they were cousins and best friends. Their interests were very closely aligned. It was often said throughout the first 18 years of their

Submitted by Lisa Vige Bostick “What’s with all the coats?” my husband asks. “How many jackets does one person need?” my daughter mumbles. These are some of the many voices I hear as I gaze into my coat closet. I know it’s ridiculous to own so many coats. I know there are people in some

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.62 White corn: 5.12 Soybeans: 9.94 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.79 Soft wheat: 5.42 Yellow corn: 4.77 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.93 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.74 AGP Soybeans: 10.04

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 254,600 16,400 33,100 304,100 Last Week: 293,900 47,600 6,800 348,300 Year Ago: 303,000 57,300 57,400 417,700 Compared to last week, steers sold 5.00 to 10.00 lower while heifers sold 3.00 to 8.00 lower. The weakness in the futures complex was too

By Curt WohleberUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1925, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Missouri Farm Bureau sponsor the program. The application

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.63 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.02 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.81 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.02 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.75 AGP Soybeans: 10.12

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.58 White corn: 5.01 Soybeans: 10.03 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.66 Soft wheat: 5.25 Yellow corn: 4.77 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.02 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.71 AGP Soybeans: 10.13

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 293,900 47,600 6,800 348,300 Last Week: 194,400 17,900 56,900 269,200 Year Ago: 286,500 52,600 6,200 345,300 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 8.00 higher, with instances 10.00 to 15.00 higher at some auctions as optimism was abound

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.66 White corn: 5.08 Soybeans: 10.05 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.61 Soft wheat: 5.21 Yellow corn: 4.85 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.05 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.79 AGP Soybeans: 10.15

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.67 White corn: 4.96 Soybeans: 9.95 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.42 Soft wheat: 5.04 Yellow corn: 4.74 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.90 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.67 AGP Soybeans: 10.00

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.52 White corn: 4.93 Soybeans: 9.90 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.35 Soft wheat: 4.95 Yellow corn: 4.70 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.90 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.64 AGP Soybeans: 10.11

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 194,400 17,900 56,900 269,200 Last Week: 334,700 23,600 67,500 425,800 Year Ago: 257,600 47,500 48,100 353,200 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold uneven; 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Demand continues to be good to very good as buyers have

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.59 White corn: 5.01 Soybeans: 10.10 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.53 Soft wheat: 5.14 Yellow corn: 4.77 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.10 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.72 AGP Soybeans: 10.30

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.54 White corn: 4.95 Soybeans: 10.01 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.57 Soft wheat: 5.14 Yellow corn: 4.72 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 10.01 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.66 AGP Soybeans: 10.21

RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 334,700 23,600 67,500 425,800 Last Week: 235,200 40,800 111,600 387,600 Year Ago: 96,900 47,000 4,500 148,400 Compared to last week, feeder steers and heifers in the Southeast sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher, while the Central part of the country was steady to 5.00 higher. Good to very good