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

Saturday, March 23, 2013 

Friday, March 08, 2013  A class will be offered in March that will give you copious amounts of information on gardening.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Squirrel population boom frustrates fruit growers and irritates invaded homeowners

Friday, July 22, 2011  A fruit and vegetable tour with an emphasis on local food production will take place from 1-4 pm in Putnam County

Thursday, July 07, 2011  New colorful cookbook shows off the Show-Me State’s game, fish, nuts, fruits and mushrooms.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Bridge View Center saw plenty of green Friday.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  The University of Missouri Extension spent the afternoon hosting a small fruit and gardening workshop at the Missouri Department of Conservation office in Kirksville.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Specialty crops in Iowa will get a boost from more than $230,000 in federal funding.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  The public gets a chance to tour local fruit farms.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Certain Iowans can now apply for coupons to buy local produce.

Sunday, May 09, 2010  The sale works to create an edible enviornment where you live and work and remind people of nature's abundance.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  WIC numbers are up in Missouri.