The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A national animal welfare group has donated $50,000 to a University of Missouri training academy to help rural law enforcement investigators attend anti-cruelty workshops.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Unusual cool weather is giving garderner more time to plant some vegetables.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  MU Extension Office is hosting a child care clinic.

Saturday, March 23, 2013 

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Farm operators in Missouri counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the USDA.

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.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Tips for saving or replacing drought stricken plants.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  This summer's record heat has allowed researchers to complete an app designed to protect cattle from extreme heat.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Chilly temperatures this weekend could bring the first frost of the season. What you should do to protect your plants.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Which vegetables have been able to survive in this drought?

Monday, August 13, 2012  The University of Missouri is helping kids learn a bit about being out in the garden in the Garden & Grow Youth Program.

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.

Monday, July 30, 2012