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Local cattle producers encouraged to apply for grant

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Beef producers across Missouri have a new opportunity to expand their operations through a state grant program that offers up to $40,000 in funding for facility upgrades, herd expansion and breeding technologies. The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) launched the Beef Producer Grant Program to strengthen established herds and increase production among both commercial and small purebred operations.

Officials compare health plan costs, discuss jail repairs

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Ray County commissioners recently continued discussions over county employee health insurance, reviewing competing proposals from Excel Health Plans and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Representatives from Health Insurance Cooperative Agency Inc. (HIC) presented detailed rate comparisons and outlined how changes in thirdparty administrators could improve billing and service consistency in the coming year.
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Field to Fork

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Field to Fork is a new weekly recipe series from Project Guardian, featuring simple, healthy meals using fresh produce from farmer’s markets or Harvesters boxes. Recipes are provided by Ashley Thompson, Project Guardian community health worker, and are designed to help families make the most of seasonal, affordable ingredients.