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Month: July 2025

Cool, dry spring affects 2025 hay cuttings

Missouri Farmer Todayvia TN Content Exchange After the first hay cutting, the timing of second and even third cuttings — as well as how much hay farmers get from those — can have some variation based on weather conditions and the type of hay. University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist Jim Humphrey, based in northwest

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Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the

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MU Extension and partners develop appraisal guide for wild turkey habitat

By University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Landowners in Missouri interested in improving habitats for wild turkeys on their property have a new tool to help them. University of Missouri Extension, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, has developed a publication that features habitat evaluation tools

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When your garden becomes a drive-thru for wildlife

By University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. –  Most gardeners know the frustration of having a beautiful garden decimated by wildlife, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Wildlife can be more formidable pests than insects, diseases and weeds. Just like people, deer and other critters are drawn to food that is tasty and

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Boko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say

By DYEPKAZAH SHIBAYAN Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Islamic extremists killed nine people and injured four in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said Sunday. The attack was carried out by Boko Haram militants on the Malam Fatori community, Babagana Zulum, the state governor, said. He did not say when the attack happened. The

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 Like father, like son

Kids these days probably wouldn’t recognize him, but there was a time that he was one of the most recognized actors in the country. Even if you are one of those who is familiar with Alan Hale, you might still be surprised to learn that his real, first name was Rufus, not Alan. And his

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Upcoming events

Livingston County Fair (Chillicothe MO) Jul 7-18  Ringgold County Fair (Mt. Ayr IA) Jul 8-13 www.ringgoldcountyfair.com/  Nodaway County Fair (Maryville MO) Jul 9-12 www.facebook.com/nodawaycountyfair/  Mercer County Fair (Princeton MO) Jul 13-19 www.facebook.com/MercerCountyFair/  Pawnee County Fair (Pawnee City NE) Jul 14-20 www.nebraskafairs.org/fairs.php?fairid=68  Taylor County Fair (Bedford IA) Jul 15-20 www.extension.iastate.edu/taylor/county-fair  Fremont County Fair (Sidney IA) Jul

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The state fire marshal and federal agencies

Remains found of 7 missing workers after explosions at California fireworks warehouse, officials say

By Ashley Sharp, Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story     ESPARTO, California (KOVR) — Yolo County officials confirmed Saturday afternoon that all seven of the missing workers’ remains have been found on the scene after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto on Tuesday. The coroner’s office is still working to identify

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