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Missouri Crop Report: Dry week helps corn growers catch up
Through May 20 Agricultural Summary Farmers took advantage of the warm dry conditions to plant over two million acres. There were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork. This is the first…
Orrick FFA chapter presents awards
Orrick FFA presented awards May 8 at its banquet. Advisor Don Honeycutt describes three of them here: The Star in Agriculture Business winner is Tyler Crow. Tyler’s SAE project includes…
Special dogs, cats for adoption
The Humane Society of Ray County has a selection of adoptable cats and dogs at its shelter. Regular adoption days are each Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at 200…
Conservation Reserve Program signup May 20 to June 14
For 27 years, the federal Conservation Reserve Program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has created millions of acres of upland and wetland habitat for quail, pheasants,…
Missouri Crop Progress: Window opens for planters
Through May 13 Agricultural Summary Drier weather allowed for some planting and tillage progress across the state. Frost was reported in northern parts of the state and the south-central district.…
Friends Gallery visitors make Lexington artist their ‘People’s Choice,’ RCCAA’s best-of-show equivalent
Despite the poor weather, 270 people visited the Farris Arts District Friends Gallery during the Mushroom Festival to view area entries in photography and art. This year’s Ray County Community…
Orrick FFA opens new greenhouse, plant lab to the public
Orrick High School FFA formally opened its new campus greenhouse and plant laboratory Tuesday. The project, funded by a grant and local contributions of labor, materials and money, is already…
Saturday grandstand events at Farris
Saturday’s grandstand events – Largest Morel Contest, children’s talent show and other entertainment – have moved to the Farris Theatre. The 1 p.m. parade will go on as planned.…
