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Submitted by Mary Bailey This delicious recipe yields two loaves. Southern Banana Nut Bread 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup chopped pecans Topping 1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas

The M.I.N.K. League’s origins date back to 1910 with a charter for competition between baseball teams from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. The six founding teams were from Auburn, Nebraska, Falls City, Nebraska, Clarinda, Iowa, Shenandoah, Iowa, Maryville, Missouri and Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over the ensuing decades, classifications and affiliations have evolved. Teams have dropped

The town of Tarkio is reviving a community celebration that began in 1941. Tarkiesta was a local festival that brought together people of all ages from the small community and the surrounding farmland. The goal was to celebrate the uniqueness of rural life, have fun and give citizens a chance to show off their finest

That phrase struck me during my conversation with Joe Hubbard. We had not met to talk about him per se, but our discussion of one of his enterprises led to an interesting insight into principles he’s held since his youth and the evolution of means by which he has employed and shared those principles. His

Imagine a landlord whose high-rise dwellings include well over 100 one-bedroom apartments. Even with so many residences, demand exceeds supply, so prospective occupants jostle to be listed among his elite clientele. Most of his tenants have racked up many frequent flyer miles, vacationing in Brazil each winter. If your mind pictures New York City, Chicago,

Check out these upcoming events. David Rankin Day, May 25 in Tarkio, Missouri   Home Opener for the Carroll Merchants, May 26 in Carroll, Iowa  Home Opener for the St. Joseph Mustangs, May 28 in St. Joseph, Missouri  Home Opener for the Clarinda A’s, May 30 in Clarinda, Iowa   Home Opener for the Chillicothe

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 163,300 35,300 16,900 215,500Last Week: 152,900 38,000 47,600 238,500Year Ago: 146,400 48,000 7,900 202,300 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 7.00 to 10.00 higher in the North Central region while the other areas sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher. Good to

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 152,900 38,000 47,600 238,500Last Week: 154,100 22,900 15,900 192,900Year Ago: 145,300 42,000 57,100 244,400 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 3.00 to 7.00 higher. Good to very good demand for all weights with fewer feeder cattle offered in the auctions

Submitted by Mary Bailey This delicious dessert makes 20 servings. Lemon Bundt with strawberry frosting 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 2 cups granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup sour cream 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 2 Tbs. grated

By Iowa Capital Dispatchvia TN Content Exchange Several black bears spent the winter tucked into dens in northeastern Iowa, which wildlife experts say is a “step up the ladder” toward an established breeding population of bears in the state. Black bear sightings in the region have been fairly regular over the past decade or so,

By Columbia Missourianvia TN Content Exchange Throughout the month of April, Columbia residents observe Arbor Day — the conservation holiday that encourages planting trees — with tree seedlings given out in fourth grade classrooms and at a Saturday Columbia Farmers Market. For Missourians, many of the Arbor Day tree seedlings originate at the state-run tree

Check out these upcoming events. Byergo Angus Fun Day sale, noon on May 17 in Savannah, Missouri (see page 8) Estate and Retirement Auction, 9:30 a.m. May 17 in Stewartsville, Missouri (see page 5) Two Day Estate Auction, 9 a.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. May 18 at the Community Center in Elmo, Missouri (see

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Samuel and Nancy Jane Adams were a hardworking sharecropper family living in a small log cabin near Moorefield, Indiana when their son Charley was born. Not long after his birth, the family moved to a new location with more farm ground and a bigger living space. They had to,

By University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – You know the drill. The calendar is overflowing, you’re running late and finally leaving the office for meetings. And then you notice a teary-eyed coworker with a quivering lip who softly utters, “Have a good day.” Do you have time to stop? No. Should you make time?

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 154,100 22,900 15,900 192,900Last Week: 168,300 32,000 52,100 252,400Year Ago: 165,000 68,200 11,300 244,500 Compared to last week, steers and heifers in the North Central area sold 6.00 to 10.00 higher, while those in other areas sold 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Demand

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 168,300 32,000 52,100 252,400Last Week: 122,400 23,000 32,700 178,100Year Ago: 167,700 44,900 70,900 283,500 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 5.00 to 10.00 higher with instances in the South-Central area of up to 13.00 higher. Demand was good to very

Check out these upcoming events. Estate Farm Auction, April 26, Craig, Missouri (see page 4)  B&S Equipment Auction, April 26, Gallatin, Missouri (see page 8)  Harrison Township Auction, April 26, Gallatin, Missouri (see page 5)  Estate Coin Auction, April 30, Maryville, Missouri (see page 4)  Sealed Bid Auction, ends April 30, Tarkio, Missouri (see page 5)

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few vegetables elicit less excitement from the average gardener than beets, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Once relegated to pickling or making borscht, beet is enjoying greater respect due to its reported health benefits, Trinklein said. Humans have eaten beets for more than

By Joseph Linder Submitted to Corner Post On a recent trip through an area that had been under Communist rule as recently as 1990, we traveled through a region of hardscrabble farm ground. It was hilly and very rocky with poor-quality soil. For over 70 years, residents were required to grow tobacco there. Moreover, they had

Time was, you’d have been hard pressed to find a home without at least one good quilt in every bedroom, either on a bed in cooler months or in a cedar chest during warm months. Reliance on year-round climate control in homes changed that. Open windows and ceiling fans don’t suffice anymore when temperatures warm

Submitted by Mary Bailey This dish will delight your dinner guests. Savory Spinach Salad Cups 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut into 2″ pieces 3/4 cup bottled ranch salad dressing 3 Tbs. chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp. grated lime zest 1 Tbs. lime juice 1 ripe avocado, pitted, sliced 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, sliced 4 cups baby

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Who wants an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock? The top answer among those who have watched “A Christmas Story” is, “Ralphie!” A Red Ryder BB Gun was high on Christmas and birthday wish lists of many boys in the

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post In about six weeks county fairs will begin popping up like dandelions across the Corner Post region. Fairgoers will see kids in clean jeans and ironed shirts parading their livestock projects in front of judges. Going to the stall area, you might see groups of 4-H and FFA members

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 122,400 23,000 32,700 177,700Last Week: 152,900 27,500 52,300 232,700Year Ago: 167,600 32,300 7,200 207,100 Compared to last week, steers and heifers in the North Central and Southeast sold 2.00 to 6.00 lower while those in the Sought Central area sold 7.00 to

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market NewsRECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 152,900 27,500 52,300 232,700 Last Week: 203,500 23,700 2,900 230,100Year Ago: 157,600 22,000 58,500 238,100 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold uneven; 1.00 lower to 4.00 higher nationwide on moderate to very good demand depending on early week or late week

By Randa DotyUniversity of Missouri Extension St. Joseph, Mo. – Emily Lindsay and Libby Owens from Buchanan County have been selected for University of Missouri Extension’s Leaders Honor Roll.  The Honor Roll recognizes outstanding leaders and volunteers who have helped to advance the work of MU Extension in their communities.  “Our dedicated partners and volunteers

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension horticulturists ask the public not to plant unsolicited seeds received in the mail. MU Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan says she has had recent reports from Springfield-area residents who have been mailed seeds they did not order. MU Extension, the USDA Animal and

Submitted by Mary Bailey This holiday roast makes a show-stopping centerpiece. 2 Italian-style panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme and/or rosemary 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 5 Tbs. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 (4 lb) crown roast of lamb Heat oven to 425F. In food processor,

Submitted by Mary Bailey A jazzed up dressing makes a delicious glaze for this ham. 1/3 cup honey-Dijon salad dressing 1 tsp. grated orange zest 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. onion powder 1 cup apple juice 5 lb. semi-boneless smoked

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them. The perennial plant’s white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning that all parts of it are highly toxic to felines. Tim Evans, University of Missouri Extension veterinary toxicologist, said even small amounts