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By Shawn Wyble  Submitted to Corner Post There’s just something about Independence Day that can pause and move the soul, isn’t there? Even as the calendar pages turn and August advances, the echoes of the summer celebrations linger. Often simply called “The Fourth,” it’s vital we remember it’s more than just a date; it’s a

By Graham Massey  Submitted to Corner Post We got a good hay crop from our small acreage last month.  We loaded 136 square bales into our hayloft and the neighbor who cut and baled it got nine large round bales for himself. As the baler spit out its product, I considered the quality of the

Doniphan County Fair (Troy KS)  July 19-25 www.doniphan.k-state.edu/newsletters/MayJune2025ExtensionNewsletter.pdf  Page County Fair (Clarinda IA) July 21-27 www.extension.iastate.edu/page/county-fair  North Central MO Fair-Trenton MO July 29-Aug 2 www.facebook.com/p/North-Central-Missouri-Fair-100064927860981/   Nemaha County Fair (Auburn NE) Aug. 10-13 www.nemahacountyfair.org/  Richardson County Fair  (Humboldt NE) Sep. 10-13 www.facebook.com/richardsoncountyfair/  49th annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby, Aug. 29 – Sep. 1, Brookfield MO. The longest-running, continuously-sanctioned balloon event in the nation. www.pershingballoonderby.com/

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

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

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

By Shawn WybleSubmitted to Corner Post My wife and I recently escaped the Florida heat and headed north to visit family in the good old St. Joseph area. While we were there, we had the great fortune to attend an event I’d read about right here in the Corner Post — the 20th annual Purple

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

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

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bird feeders are a great way to enjoy nature without leaving your front porch, and many homeowners understand the joys of seeing multiple bird species frequent the feeders. But Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts said bird feeders also can attract predators and other

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Certain parts of Kansas have received enough moisture this spring to cause mushroom growth in home lawns and gardens. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said most are relatively harmless to other plant life. “Some of these mushrooms are associated with arc-like or circular

By Julie HarkerUniversity of Missouri Extension Showcase your historic tractor through a new club established by the American Tractor Museum in collaboration with University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Farm Bureau. The MU Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems (CARES) has set up a database for the American Tractor Club, a project of the

Submitted by Mary Bailey This pie will be a hit at your Fourth of July cookouts. 1 KEEBLER Ready Crust Graham Cracker Pie Crust 1 egg yolk, beaten 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry pie filling 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 3 tablespoons margarine, melted Preheat oven to 375F. Brush bottom

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post During the latter half of the 19th century, agents of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad were offering tracts of prairie land near their rail line through Kansas. Of course, since the land was billed as fertile virgin real estate to eager farmers, the expectation was that harvests

Check out these upcoming events. Estate Auction, 10 a.m. June 28 at Younger Auction Gallery in Maryville, Missouri  Livingston County Fair, July 7-18 in Chillicothe, Missouri  Ringgold County Fair, July 8-13 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. www.ringgoldcountyfair.com/  Nodaway County Fair, July 9-12 in Maryville, Missouri. www.facebook.com/nodawaycountyfair/  Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 11 and

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 179,000 25,100 31,000 235,100Last Week: 89,100 34,300 4,000 127,400Year Ago: 168,200 29,000 6,300 203,500 Compared to last week’s light auction trading, steers and heifers sold 8.00 to 12.00 higher in the South Central and North Central areas, while the Southeast sold unevenly

Check out these upcoming events. Evans United Carnival, June 12-21 in St. Joseph, Missouri (see page 6)  47th annual Lathrop Antique Car, Tractor & Engine Show, June 12-15 in Lathrop, Missouri (www.lathropantique.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/june-show-2025.pdf )   John Deere Pedal Tractors, Toys and Antique Planter Lids Auction, preview June 13 from 5 to 6:30 pm., auction 9:30 a.m.

By Jim DarlingSubmitted to Corner Post There’s merit in being considered a hard worker sometimes. But we’ve all heard the adage that states “Work smarter, not harder.” Those juxtaposed thoughts clashed when I watched a skid steer operator with three attachments complete several tasks in less than three hours. I had tackled a similar project,

By Max JohnsonSubmitted to Corner Post Most high school middle school students these days learn that the capitals of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas are Jefferson City, Des Moines, Lincoln and Topeka, respectively. But students of bygone days would have failed if they gave those answers. The first capital city in the state of Missouri

By Valarie Black Submitted to Corner Post Compared to 10, 20 or 30 years ago, fewer people associate “vacations” with expensive trips far from home. Lockdowns and fears related to the COVID pandemic prompted many people who previously felt that way to consider options that did not involve public travel or crowds. Surveys show a degree

By Iowa Department of Natural Resources It’s easy to add fishing to any outdoor outing this summer. Keep tackle in your vehicle so you can wet a line — wherever, whenever this summer. “Make sure a rod and reel are part of any weekend plans,” said Tyler Stubbs, Iowa DNR community fisheries biologist. “Time spent

By Kathy Farley Submitted to Corner Post You’ve heard the word solstice mentioned, but do you know what it means? There’s one coming up soon, so let’s review. The word solstice is roughly translated as “sun standing still” because its movement appears to pause before reversing its path. A solstice occurs twice each year — when

By Mark Lane Submitted to Corner Post One of the best-known authors of the late 1800s and early 1900s was Rudyard Kipling. For a time, he was the highest paid writer in history. He was an accomplished journalist, poet and novelist, earning a Nobel Prize for literature. But his primary works were short stories, and many

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 89,100 34,300 4,000 127,400Last Week: 170,100 33,000 13,300 216,400Year Ago: 83,400 38,600 26,700 148,700 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 2.00 to 6.00 higher on this holiday shortened week and much lighter receipts than a week ago. Demand was good

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 170,100 33,000 13,300 216,400Last Week: 170,800 37,200 28,100 236,100Year Ago: 153,000 54,300 10,100 217,400 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 1.00 to 7.00 lower. Demand was moderate to good on light to moderate supply. Auction runs are becoming more sporadic