Submitted to Corner Post The poem below was written by a young man to a young lady with whom he was smitten. It was penned for her on the occasion of her birthday in 1955. He submitted it to us, and we wanted to share it with you. “Maiden of the Leaves” She came in

In two weeks, the Midland Empire Farm, Home & Rural Lifestyle Show will mark its 37th year in St. Joseph!  This is the longest running trade show at the St. Joseph Civic Arena, and over the years there have been many changes.  In the early years it was a Farm Show, but as the years have passed and farming has changed (there are

Shawn EverettSubmitted to Corner Post Neighbors, I trust the days ahead will bring new hope to your homes. The first days of January 1776 have already delivered news of profound defeat, royal cruelty, and soaring inspiration. The New Year’s Eve assault on Quebec was a catastrophe. Our forces were severely outnumbered and weakened by desertion,

By Harshawn RatanpalMissouri News Network A rainbow of crops fills farmer Abbey Innes’ table at the Columbia Farmers Market: tomatoes, squash, garlic, kale and flower bouquets — all from her and her husband’s 15-acre farm in Howard County. But for a few markets last year, the table was a bit emptier. “We planted hundreds of

By Jana Rose SchleisMissouri News Network Caleb O’Neal is spending his Saturday at the Montgomery County fairgrounds teaching about a dozen people how to operate and pilot drones. But they’re not hobbyists, they’re farmers.  “This is not a brand new industry, but it’s definitely blooming with modern technologies and just the availability to the everyday

Check out these upcoming events. Brewer Family Land Auction, online bidding only Jan. 16 – 23, 2026. www.PremierLandSales.com Glass and Collectibles Auction, 10 a.m. Dec. 13 in Maryville, Missouri Michael Roos Estate Gun Collection Auction, 10:05 a.m. Dec. 20 in Maryville, Missouri Private Collection Knife, Coin and Gun Auction, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Maryville,

By Shawn EverettSubmitted to Corner Post Good day, neighbor! I trust your family and the fortunes of your labor are uplifted by the approaching holidays and the end of 1775, only weeks away. Once again, we meet here at the corner post to share the latest colonial news, for the situation facing our cause is

By Linda GeistUniversity of Missouri Extension INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Pollinators want you to sit back and take it easy this fall. Put the rake away and use fallen leaves as a winter haven for pollinators, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in horticulture. Pollinators rely on leaves, plant stems and dried flower

Check out these upcoming events. Christmas Movie Premiere, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on November 28, 29 and 30 at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph Fireworks show, 6:30 p.m. November 29 in Downtown St. Joseph Estate Gun Auction, 10 a.m. December 6 in Stanberry, Missouri Outstanding Toy Collection Auction, 10 a.m. December

By Jana Rose SchleisMissouri News Network Just above and to the right of farmer Thad Becker’s steering wheel in his John Deere combine is a screen about the size of an iPad. “I’ve got readouts on yield, current yield and current moisture of the crop … how many acres I’ve done, how many total bushels

By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet TotalThis Week: 221,500 26,200 34,800 282,500Last Week: 192,400 31,000 20,600 244,000Year Ago: 249,600 33,500 24,600 307,700 Compared to last week, steers and heifers sold 5.00 to 15.00 higher 20.00 to 25.00 higher on the more desirable consignments of calves. Demand was good to very