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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Legislation passed the House 83-16 Monday that would allow some livestock producers to close barns and be reclassified as small operations.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  In 1975, the United States had about 132 million herd of cattle. That number has dropped to 90 million in 2012.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Organizers of the Missouri Livestock Symposium held in Kirksville tell us they had the largest outdoor exhibit ever and drew more than 2,000 people to Kirksville.

Saturday, December 08, 2012  One major northeast Missouri event this weekend concluded in a big way.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A panel of experts will answer questions about livestock operations.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The drought has left many farmers out of hay and trying to salvage the ruined corn crop for feed. Toxic levels of nitrate are contained in some area corn crops though.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Talent Show winners

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  In extreme heat, it's important to keep cattle and livestock cool to avoid heat stress.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Nominations now being accepted for the 2012 Northeast MIssouri Livestock Person of the Year.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.