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By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. — It is hard to think about gardening when the weather is cool. “However, now is the perfect time to start seeds of certain garden plants indoors so they will be ready for transplant when warmer weather arrives,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein.

By Bea WoodsSubmitted to Corner Post Mr. Wade was a neighbor and a carpenter. From our back yard we could see his house across our pasture and the gravel road that separated his place from ours. He was tall and lanky, and almost always had a smile on his face. I guess if I tried,

By Taste of HomeSubmitted by Mary Bailey This hash brown bake comes together quickly and easily and makes a perfect side dish. Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake 2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted 1 cup (8 oz) of sour cream 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (32

Each May, the Missouri Right to Life — Pony Express Chapter helps churches and other organizations honor the mothers within their memberships with carnations. Carnations have long been associated with love, especially the enduring bond between a mother and child. The group orders a large quantity of the flowers, based on pre-orders, in April. Shortly

By Bob AllenSubmitted to Corner Post History can be a fascinating subject. A little knowledge of history stretched too far can make a guy think he knows something he doesn’t. Case in point: I heard mention about the first U.S. postage stamp being issued in 1847. I doubted that, because the Stamp Act (one of

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post The headline of the (Ft. Collins Colorado) Weekly Courier read: WORLD’S RICHEST FARMER DIES IN TARKIO, Missouri. That article described the deceased as “an example of the rise of a poor boy to wealth and usefulness through the exercise of frugality and by taking advantage of opportunity.” In 1910

By Maria CalvertUniversity of Missouri Extension UNION, Mo. — Spring can be a great time to hit reset in multiple facets of life. Many think about cleaning up a messy space in their home or refreshing their natural spaces. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home but also can be for your mind, body and

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.37 White corn: 4.80 Soybeans: 9.63 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.92 Soft wheat: 5.15 Yellow corn: 4.44 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.62 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.40 AGP Soybeans: 9.78

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.33 White corn: 4.78 Soybeans: 9.68 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.02 Soft wheat: 5.17 Yellow corn: 4.41 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.67 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.37 AGP Soybeans: 9.83

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.35 White corn: 4.80 Soybeans: 9.70 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.01 Soft wheat: 5.20 Yellow corn: 4.43 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.69 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.39 AGP Soybeans: 9.85

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 223,400 52,800 15,200 291,400 Last Week: 219,200 28,400 24,200 271,800 Year Ago: 200,600 33,700 3,300 237,600 Compared to last week, Feeder Steers and Heifers sold 3.00 to 10.00 higher with some instances of 12.00 to 17.00 higher in the Southeast region.

Remember the story about the country mouse that went to visit his cousin in the city, and then the visitor returned the favor by playing host to the city mouse? Both learned new things about the other’s lifestyle, including advantages and disadvantages. Each developed an appreciation for what they had, and for how they could

By Region D Recycling & Solid Waste Management DistrictSubmitted to Corner Post ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A free composting class for residents of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties will be offered on two different dates in May to educate people on the process and benefits of composting at home. Todd Higgins, a horticulture specialist

Check out these upcoming events. 21st Annual Farm City Breakfast, 7-9 a.m. March 14 in St. Joseph, Missouri 72nd Annual Lions Pancake Days, March 14-16, St. Joseph, Missouri (see page 8) Laughlin Angus Open House Bull Sale, March 15, Maryville Missouri Free Spaghetti Dinner, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 16, First Baptist Church, 21298 Chestnut Street,

By Kirt Anthony Submitted to Corner Post When you hear the word “barber” do you think of a red, white and blue spiral-striped pole? Does the name Floyd come to mind? Most readers of this article who were born after 1800 would answer Yes to the first question. (Readers of this article who were born

By Julie HarkerUniversity of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production committee is hosting five online sessions for women livestock producers across the state over the next few months. Although the content is created for women producers, all producers are welcome to attend. The first “Pixels for Production” session is

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension CARROLLTON, Mo. — If a leprechaun leaps from the faerie den this St. Patrick’s Day to ask if you know a shamrock from a clover, what will you answer? “If you said the shamrock is a clover, you’re in luck,” says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham.

By Wayne Flanary | University of Missouri ExtensionSubmitted to Corner Post Liming acid soils can increase yields, for example, research from changing the pH from 4.5 to 6.0 increased soybean yields by fifteen percent. The benefit of liming comes from increasing the soil pH to the crop’s favorable range for growth. There are many other

Occasionally, a story is told that warrants a word of thanks to readers. In the Nov. 14 issue of the Corner Post, an article introduced readers to a group of volunteers who gather twice a year to work on a project that helps strangers throughout the world. Recently, we stopped by the Rolf Farm near

By Grandma’s Best-Loved RecipesSubmitted by Mary Bailey This easy bread recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Soda Bread 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspooon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup raisins or currants 1 egg 1 3/4

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 219,200 28,400 24,200 271,800 Last Week: 244,600 31,700 4,300 280,600 Year Ago: 213,400 35,200 57,600 306,200 Compared to last week, Feeder Steers and Heifers sold unevenly steady 2.00 lower to 2.00 higher. Demand was good. Did not see a very active

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.23 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.53 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: 4.97 Yellow corn: 4.38 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.51 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.34 AGP Soybeans: 9.77

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.30 White corn: 4.74 Soybeans: 9.59 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.45 Soft wheat: 4.86 Yellow corn: 4.36 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.39 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.30 AGP Soybeans: 9.64

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.25 White corn: 4.78 Soybeans: 9.51 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.53 Soft wheat: 4.96 Yellow corn: 4.38 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.46 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.34 AGP Soybeans: 9.76

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 244,600 31,700 4,300 280,600 Last Week: 80,300 11,400 53,400 145,100 Year Ago: 227,500 46,200 6,200 279,900 Compared to last week’s light trading volume, steers and heifers in the Southeast sold 15.00 to 20.00 higher while those in the North and South-Central

St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.57 White corn: 5.09 Soybeans: 9.69 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 4.90 Soft wheat: 4.74 Yellow corn: 4.67 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.69 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.62 AGP Soybeans: 9.96

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