Extension specialists reporting thin pasture stands, low yields
Hay selling for near $100 per bale in the Linneus area University of MO Extension COLUMBIA University of Missouri Extension agronomists are reporting thin pasture stands and low yields statewide in the wake of re-emerging dry conditions.
getting nervous.”
Valerie Tate in north-central Missouri reported the same. “Hayfields that usually make 100 bales made 30,” she says. She reported that hay is selling for about $100 per bale in the Linneus area.
shows D3 extreme drought intensity in central Missouri and a small pocket of northeastern Missouri. Most of the top half of the state is already in moderate to severe (D2) drought.
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The number of black vultures is increasing in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Farm Bureau and the United States Department of Agriculture have resources to help livestock producers fight the birds.
Friday, June
Saturday,
With May rainfall at 1.03 inches lower than normal statewide, there is reason for concern. Historically, May is the wettest month of the year. The June 1 U.S. Drought Monitor
In its most recent Crop Progress and Condition Report, USDA reported that only 24% of Missouri’s forage crop is in good to excellent conditionabout where it was by mid-July
“Most barns are empty. Most fence rows are empty,” says Terry Halleran, an agronomist in Hickory County in southwestern Missouri. “Farmers are See Thin pastures, Page 6
Trenton license office now officially closed
ANNE MARIE MOY Special to the Post-Telegraph
JEFFERSON CITY
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the closing of the license office in Trenton, located at 1846 9th Street. The last day of operations was Wednesday, May 31.
License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. The Trenton License Office contract is currently placed out for bid on Missouri’s statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS. Until a new contract has been awarded, the Department encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver li-
found here:
See License office, Page 6
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Report taken from minutes of meetings of the Mercer County Commission. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, May 30
• May 22 meeting minutes were approved.
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Commissioners approved time sheets and the May 31 payroll.
• Commissioners received a copy of a memo from Prosecuting Attorney Pamela Blevins requesting Collector/ Treasurer Susan Moore issue Deputy Sheriff Matt Preston a check for $553.41 from PA Administrative Fund #32 for travel expenses.
• Presiding Commissioner Jerry Allen signed a request for RW acquisition date notice to proceed for BRO-B065 (42).
• Commissioners received the May report of public administrator fees from Public Administrator Kelli Judd.
Monday, May 22
• Minutes of the May 15 meeting were approved.
LEGAL NOTICE
• Bills were approved and paid.
• Commissioners and County Clerk Judy Hamilton signed a certified copy of order authorizing Collector/Treasurer Susan Moore to pay the following:
*$5 to Missouri Sheriffs United for CCW permits issued (money taken from Sheriff’s Revolving Fund #35); and
*$142.40 to Tiger Commissary Services for commissary items for prisoners (money taken from Jail Commissary Fund #49).
• The report from the Missouri Department of Revenue for motor fuel taxes, motor vehicle sales taxes, and motor vehicle fee increases, a total of $43,561.09, was received for the county’s use on May 19.
• Commissioners received the 2023 certificate of training from Kelli Judd from the Missouri Association of Public Administrators.
• Commissioners held a bid opening at 10 a.m. for courthouse plumbing. No bids were received.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI - AT PRINCETON Case No.: 23AI-CC00003 RICHARD SCHRADER AND DIANA SCHRADER ) 1106 30th Place ) Pleasantville, IA 50225
vs.
Plaintiffs,
KELLY ENTERPRIZES, INC.
A.K.A. Kelly Enterprizes, Incorporated
A Missouri Corporation
DEANNE J. GOOD
Any possible estate and any known or
Unknown heirs
THELMA J. HOUSEMAN
Any possible estate and any known or ) Unknown Heirs
Defendants
NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
The State of Missouri to Defendants:
You are hereby notified that an action has been filed against you in the Circuit Court for the County of Mercer, Missouri, the object and general nature of which is the right, title, and interest in the real property which is the subject of the Petition and legally described as follows:
Lots 173, 174, 175, 176, 193, 194, and 196, Subdivision 9, a part of Lake Marie, Mercer County, Mercer, Missouri.
The names of all parties to said action are stated above in the caption hereof and the name and address of the attorney for plaintiffs is:
Blair E. Merrigan
MCT Law
123 E. Third Street Cameron, MO 64429.
You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against the aforesaid petition within 45 days after the 25th day of May, 2023, judgment by default will be rendered against you.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Circuit Court this 12th day of May, 2023.
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Tammy J. Crouse
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CAINSVILLE
MELANIE CHANEY
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Carol Gerster from California delivered a platform rocker on June 1 that was purchased in 1870 from the first furniture store in Cainsville. Carol is a descendant of Mervin Hoadley who was a mail carrier in Cainsville from 1904-1935. The chair will be displayed in the museum. Anita Stanley Harris also donated an antique school desk from the Cainsville R-1 school. Don Wilburn has also donated the old cash register from McLain’s Station to the museum. The Community Betterment Committee would like to have the museum opened more, but they are in desperate need of volunteers, so if anyone would like to volunteer please get in touch with someone on the committee.
The Cainsville AllSchool Reunion was held Saturday, May 27 at the Cainsville R-1 school. A nice crowd was in attendance with 12 of the 17 people in the class of 1973 in attendance. A free-will donation lunch was provided by a class from Cainsville High School and it was good as always. The oldest graduate In attendance was Gineth Hudson; he graduated in 1940 and was here from Bolivar, Mo. Lots of good visiting and lots of good laughs were had by everyone in attendance.
If anyone has any suggestions for changes next year or if they would like something special done for a certain class, please let me know.
Ginger Humphrey and Brenda Hines hosted a birthday party for their mother, Isabelle Doyle Graves, on Friday, May 26 for her 89th birthday. Carolyn Ross and Monita Fair joined them for dessert and sharing of stories.
their four daughters, Hilarie, Tara, Alisha, and Brooke. Some of their family came stayed the weekend and there was an open house on Saturday, June 3 for more family and friends to come have cake and celebrate with Glenda. Around 60 people gathered Saturday afternoon. Family members that stayed for the weekend were Carole and Larry Kinnison, Gerry and Shirley Posler, Trisha, Ward, and Max Bracken, Travis Kinnison, Julie Posler, Matt, Samantha, Jordan, and Ella Dove and Jamie Dove, and their grandchildren Camie and Bree Vaughn, Capitola Robbins, Ryla, Kelsa, and Baron Turner, and Madison, Brenton, and Maelyn Loving.
John, Marilyn and Ashley Woods, along with Becky Fender, attended Anna Miles’ son Ethan Jones’ high school graduation in Green Ridge Mo. on May 21. There was cake afterwards, so that makes it a party! Ethan hopes to attend State Fair Community College in Sedalia in the fall. Herman and Melanie Chaney attended the all school reunion in Gilman City, where Herman graduated from, on the night of May 27.
Herman and Melanie Chaney went to Lathrop on Saturday, June 3 to a car swap meet where they met Billy and Trenda Robertson. The two couples went out for lunch and caught up some more after seeing one another at the Gilman City school reunion.
Prayers for Leland Parkhurst, who has had some health issues.
Home ball games will be June 12, 14 and 21. Come out and support the kids and have supper at the cook shack.
The raffle tickets for the gun and knife for the Cainsville 4th of July Celebration are currently on sale at the Cainsville City Hall, and horse apple bingo numbers can be bought at the bank in Cainsville. T-shirts will be for sale closer to the day of the event. If anyone has any questions, would like to donate, or help out please feel free to call City Hall.
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Glenda Mercer celebrated her 70th birthday with a surprise party at the Marcia Hamilton farm, which was hosted by her husband Ed and
If anyone has any news for next week please get it to me. Did you have visitors over Memorial weekend or go visit? I’ll still put it in the news Have a great week!
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OBITUARIES
Jimmie Simpson
Corydon, Iowa
Jimmie Alan Simpson, age 89, son of Guy Francis and Florence Estella (Davis) Simpson, was born September 20, 1933, in Decatur County, Iowa. He passed from this life on May 23, 2023, at the Corydon Specialty Care Center in Corydon, Iowa.
Jimmie grew up and obtained his formal education in Pleasanton, Iowa. He moved to Des Moines, Iowa, to start his working life, there he met his future wife, Barbara Jane Kinney. They were married on August 14, 1958, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Des Moines. They lived a few places before settling south of Pleasanton. They were blessed with three children, Nancy, Todd, and
Mary. The children attended school in Princeton, Mo.
Jimmie worked at the packing plant in Lamoni, Iowa for 18 years before starting at Industrial Hardfacing for a few years. Then he worked at Graceland College until his first retirement. They moved to Cainsville, Mo., and lived there for 10 years. He returned to Graceland College working part time for a few years. Once Jane retired, he retired completely and they moved to Princeton in 2014.
Over the years, Jimmie enjoyed collecting anything with turkeys on it. His favorite pastime, was visiting with people; he never knew a stranger. He enjoyed 4th of July parades, especially at Pleasanton.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jane on January 26, 2023; daughter, Mary Thomas; and brothers, Rex Simpson and Don Simpson and wife, Carolyn.
Survivors include his children, Nancy and Gregg Clark of Leon, Iowa, and Todd Simpson of Princeton; son-in-law, John Thomas of Cainsville; grandchildren, Da-
vid Hayton, Heath Simpson, Heather Simpson, Jonathan Thomas, and Amanda Ratliff and husband, Adam; great grandchildren, Aubrey, Phoenix, and Trysen; sister, Carol Baughman of Anchorage, Alaska; sisterin-law, Deanne Simpson of Flagstaff, Ariz.; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
His funeral service was held at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon on Friday, May 26, 2023, with Pastor Ron Helton officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Cemetery, south of Pleasanton.
Barbara Sparks Princeton, Mo.
cember 8, 1947, in Casper, Wyo., the daughter of Winton Dale and Gwendolyn (Dry) Sparks and was raised by Burl Dee and Opal Marie (Sparks) Blakesley.
First Baptist Church. She was also an owner of the West End Car Wash, built in 1996.
Barbara Lee Sparks, 75, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her home in Princeton, Mo. She was born on De-
Barbara was a graduate of Princeton High School in 1965. She then attended Gard’s Business College in St. Joseph, Mo., graduating in May of 1966 and earned six hours in accounting at North Central Missouri College. She completed an American medical record correspondence course in 1979-1981 and became an accredited record technician. Barbara then began working at Axtell Community Hospital in Princeton from 1969-1982. From there she went to work at Princeton Care Center as assistant administrator, secretary, and medical records supervisor from 1982-1983, then Sullivan County Memorial Hospital as director of medical records from 1983-1991, and then as a secretary for a Milan Medical Clinic. After that she worked as a secretary for the law office of John L. Young, Iowa Vet Supply in Princeton, and then finally as secretary for Princeton
Barbara was a member of Princeton First Baptist Church and Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing church piano, children’s ball games, Sunday school, and Elvis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dale Sparks; and sister, Darlene Barrett.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Jerry Lee Sparks of the home; daughters, Tonya (Eric) Saunders, Columbia, Mo., Shandra (Dave) Cox, Farmington, Mo., and Jerri (Robert) Fry, Bethany, Mo.; and grandchildren, Eric Saunders and Ryan Cox.
Her funeral service was held Monday, June 5 at Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, northwest of Princeton.
Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
SENIOR MENUS
All menus subject to change.
MERCER COUNTY
SENIOR CENTER
Serving from 11 a.m.-
12:30 p.m. Meals can be picked up at the west door (facing Broadway Street) from 11:30-12:15. Meals served with 2% milk, coffee or tea. All bread, rolls, buns and crackers are whole grain; at least half grains are whole grains. For meal deliveries, call 660-748-3636 by 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to eat at the Senior Center. Meals for anyone age 60 and older are a suggested contribution of $5. Meals for anyone under age 60 cost $7.
Monday, June 12: sloppy joes/bun, rice and corn casserole, baked beans, cottage cheese, pineapple.
Tuesday, June 13: alfredo pasta with seasoned chicken breast, breadstick, broccoli, carrots, applesauce.
Wednesday, June 14: Polish sausage with green beans and potatoes, biscuit, cinnamon apples, cereal bars.
Thursday, June 15: apple pie french toast bake, hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage links, tomato juice, baked apples.
Friday, June 16: hot beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, sliced bread, California blend vegetables with cheese, assorted fruit, banana pudding parfait.
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OBITUARIES
James Sagaser
Princeton, Mo.
James Porter Sagaser, son of Clarence George and Edolyne (Cline) Sagaser, was born in Eagle, Mo., on October 14, 1933, and passed away May 20, 2023 at the age of 89 years.
James was united in marriage to Nyra Bealmer on December 26, 1953. They lived in Atlanta, Mo., until moving to Princeton, Mo., in 1974. They were members of Princeton United Methodist Church.
James was a 1951 graduate of Atlanta High School and served in the United Air Force from 1953 to 1961.
James retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation. He loved golf, camping, playing cards, mowing his yard, and helping Steven on the farm.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Merrill Sagaser of Atlanta, Mo.; two daughters, Connie Mandacina of The Villages, Fla., and Christy and Michael Campo of Independence, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Whitlow, Stacie McVey, Aimee Felter, Laura Shroyer, James (Thad) and Adam Dixon, Sydney and Casey Campo; four great grandchildren, Sophie and Rollie Shroyer, Bria Moon, and Mica McVey; and a sister, Samantha Hill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nyra; parents; one sister, Nancy Lou Garnett; and three brothers, Larry, Clarence and Laban Sagaser
James has been cremat-
ed under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton, Mo.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10 at Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton. Private family inurnment will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery at Atlanta. The family will receive friends from 1011 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Senior Center in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.
Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
Pauline Schooler
Osage Beach, Mo.
Phyllis “Pauline” Schooler, 94, a native of Half Rock in southeastern Mercer County, Mo., and a longtime resident of Princeton, Mo., passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach, Mo.
She was born on December 12, 1928, in Half Rock, the daughter of Victor Wade and Opal Belle (Dean) Leeper.
On April 17, 1948, she married Robert “Guy” Schooler. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2017.
Pauline was a graduate of Princeton High School in 1946. She enjoyed
playing bridge, going to auctions and selling the “treasures” she found at garage sales. During the winter months she loved traveling to Texas in her RV and finding “bargains” in Mexico. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her dogs. She enjoyed trying new recipes and was an excellent cook. Her faith was very important to her. She was a member of First Christian churches of Princeton and Kearney, Mo., which were previous locations where she resided.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Pauline is survived by her son, Alan (Marleen) Schooler, Osage Beach; grandson, Corey (Anthony) Schooler, Raymore, Mo.; twin great granddaughters, Avery and Bailey Schooler, Raymore; and many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service and burial will be held in Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home of Princeton. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the Mercer County Senior Center in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 316, Princeton, MO 64673.
Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
GRVCO to present concert June 17
Special to the Post-Telegraph TRENTON
The Grand River Valley (GRV)
Choir and Orchestra will present its annual summer concert, “Viva la Musica!” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in the Trenton R-9 Performing Arts Center. A variety of music will be performed. The doors will open at 6:30 following the dress rehearsal.
GRVCO musicians represent 15 Missouri communities - Altamont, Cameron, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Jameson, Jamesport, Laredo, Ludlow, Marshall, Newtown, Pattonsburg, Princeton, Trenton, Weatherb, and Winston.
The GRV Choir will open the program with Viva la Musica! followed by Nelly Bly, Sing Gently and I Will Sing
The GRV Orchestra will then perform Go West!, Symphony No 7
Second Movement, Music
From Apollo 13, The Blue Danube Waltz and American Landscape
The GRVCO Choir and Orchestra will combine for The Promise of Living and Battle Hymn of the Republic
Tyler Busick is conductor of the GRV Choir. Chris Thomas is the GRV Orchestral conductor. Sonja Wimer accompanies the choir.
GRVCO is a 501(c) (3) organization. It have no sponsors, but relies on donations. All performances are free due to the group’s Donor’s Club and the anonymous donors who contribute at their concerts. Your financial support helps provide the funds necessary to continue the organization’s mission. Information on
the Donor’s Club will be available at the door. Visit the website grvco. com, or “like” the group on Facebook for additional information.
Plan to join the group June 17 for an evening of enjoyment and the opportunity to meet your musicians following the concert.
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Black vultures
From Page 1
Create a customized plan
Producers can request a site visit or technical assistance from officials with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services. Contact USDA-APHIS at (73-4493033, ext. 10 to discuss options, evaluate the situation and schedule time to establish a customized damage management plan.
Loss coverage
When livestock loss is proven from black vultures, producers can apply for reimbursement for both the cost of the animal and the necropsy.
Apply for the Livestock Indemnity Program through your local USDA Farm Service Agency for the cost of the animal. Payment rates vary by species and age of the animal.
The Missouri Department of Agriculture has funding for black vulture necropsy reimbursement. The necropsy must be performed by a licensed veterinarian (or a USDA-APHIS official) within 24 hours of finding the deceased animal.
For more information about black vultures or other programs at the Missouri Department of Agriculture, visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.
License offices
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License-Offices-Accepting-Phone-In-Vehicle-Registration_000.pdf (mo.gov).
• License plate renewal - The Online License Plate Renewal System is a convenient way to renew your license plates. If your county participates by sharing personal property tax information with the Department, you have an easy registration option.
• Renewal requirements inquiry - Online inquiry to obtain information regarding registration renewal requirements.
• Get answers 24/7 with the help of the Department’s chatbot, DORA, a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common taxation, motor vehicle and driver licensing questions.
Citizens may also renew vehicle and watercraft registrations by phone at 573-751-1957, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Thin pastures
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last year. USDA also reported that 35% of Missouri pastures are in poor to very poor condition, with 61% of the state experiencing short to very short supplies of hay.
MU Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts says he expected thin pastures and low yields this spring.
Producers were often reluctant to cull herds even as forage supplies dwindled last fall and winter. Left on pastures too long, cows grazed to the dirt. Stressed pastures then failed to grow well at spring green-up.
Pastures need relief from overgrazing to regrow. If too many cattle are left on stressed pastures, grasses will continue to perform poorly.
Until it rains, Roberts recommends that producers consider two shortterm options to deal with short forage supplies: 1) Cull herds now to lower stocking rates, and 2) Look for emergency supplemental feed.
Producers can drill emergency forages such as sorghum x Sudangrass or pearl millet into existing pastures when it rains, he says. These summer annuals perform well in high temperatures and provide quick forage for grazing, chopping or baling.
Roberts also suggests that producers consider a long-range plan to convert some fields to native warm-season grasses and novel-endophyte fescue. Learn more about converting pastures to novel endophytes from the Alliance for Grassland Renewal at www.grasslandrenewal.org. Also consider nitrogen needs to boost fall stockpiles.
In addition, Roberts says this might be a good year to consider planting summer annuals into “killed strips” in existing cool-season pastures such as tall fescue, Missouri’s most-grown perennial grass.
In a 1995 study, MU researchers Tim Reinbott and Dale Blevins sprayed and killed tall fescue in 12-inch bands on 30-inch centers in research plots in Columbia in mid-Missouri and Mount Vernon in southwestern Missouri. After the fescue died, they planted fast-growing annuals such as sorghum x Sudangrass or grain sorghum into the killed strips.
Reinbott says this provided quick growth when cool-season grasses waned due to heat and lack of precipitation.
To consider effectiveness without using additional herbicides after the first year, researchers tested strips for three years.
The first year produced the most. By the third
year, fescue was creeping back into the strips.
“This is a great way of interplanting a warm-season grass into a cool-season grass,” says Reinbott.
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Mercer HS announces 4th-quarter honor rolls
Special to the Post-Telegraph
MERCER Mercer High School has announced its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 academic year.
“A” Honor Roll
Seventh grade: Mason Stark.
Eighth grade: Carson Coon, Payton Houk, Destiny Jankowski, Mason Martin, Lily Stark, Peyton Wells, Raionna West.
Freshmen: Kobe Hill, Kali Rogers, Sari Rogers.
Sophomores: Linda Barton, Ashlynn Brown, Kylie Cowles, Makenzie Hagan, Amellia Hatfield, Shelby Henley, Danica Hobbs, Bailey Houk, Riley Stark, Lawson Twedt, Kaimon West.
Juniors: Maddi Fisher, Breanna Houk, Gracie Houk, Gracie Rogers, Emma Shipley, Liberty Shively.
Seniors: Kaydee Hill, Summer Martin, Rainey Michael.
“B” Honor Roll
Seventh grade: Rebekah Delegard, Brett Hashman, Kylie Holt, Jazmine Lewis, Memphis Stark.
Eighth grade: Isaiah Argo, Tate Lewis, Kennedy Vincent, Rilee West.
Freshmen: Peyton George.
Sophomores: Delton Lees, Patience Sanders, Jakob Swanson.
Juniors: Samuel Delegard, Wes Hashman, Tyler Meinecke, Brenden Wolfe.
Seniors: Jordan Coon.
“Multiyear Use of Killed Strips for Forage and Grain Sorghum Production in a Tall Fescue Pasture,” published in the Journal of Production Agriculture, is at www.doi.org/10.2134/ jpa1995.0354.
For more information, contact your regional extension agronomist or livestock specialist. MU Extension also offers comprehensive drought resources at www.mizzou.us/DroughtResources.
NEWS • Princeton Post-Telegraph • 5 June 8, 2023
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DNR completes new MO Drought Mitigation and Response Plan
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North Mercer Transportation held its annual Professional Driver Appreciation/Awards banquet in recognition of years of service and Safety. Drivers are transportation director Kerri Jincks (from left), Doyle Wyatt, Janice Vandevender, Max Siemer, Richard Jones, Doug Eldridge and Jeff Wyatt. Since going district-owned in 2017, North Mercer Transportation has over 1,118 safe days and traveled over 185,460 safe miles.
NCMC hosts FFA officer training
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TRENTON The Missouri FFA Association conducted officer training workshops on the North Central Missouri College campus last Wednesday (May 31). Approximately
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Located in the basement of Princeton United Methodist Church.
Second and fourth Tuesday: 9-10:30 a.m.
Other Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Note: Persons can pick up their food in the church basement. At present, social distancing will be observed, and masks are recommended but not mandatory.
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200 FFA chapter officers and advisors from high schools across northwest Missouri participated in the workshops.
Participating high schools included Bevier, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Grundy County R-5, Macon, Madison, Meadville, Milan, NCC/Jefferson City, Newtown-Harris, Norborne, North Daviess, Novinger, Princeton, Putnam County, South Harrison, Tina-Avalon and Trenton.
LEAD workshops are held at eight sites throughout Missouri, with more than 1,200 chapter officers expected to participate, according to Keith Dietzschold,
Missouri FFA advisor.
“The training session focuses on empowering officer teams to work together effectively,” he said. “Topics addressed include handling team conflict, team conduct standards, and effective use of chapter committees.” Past and current Missouri FFA officers led the training sessions. These conferences are sponsored by the Missouri FFA Leadership Fund.
To learn more about agriculture programs at North Central Missouri College, visit https:// www.ncmissouri.edu/ or contact the NCMC Barton Farm Campus at 660359-3948.
Special to the Post-Telegraph JEFFERSON CITY The new Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan is now complete after more than two years of study and development. The update from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Center replaces the previous 2002 drought plan and uses modern tools for enhanced monitoring and assessment of all types of droughts. It also gives everyone from government officials, to water users, water suppliers and leaders of industry guidance for adopting water conservation best practices to grow their drought resiliency.
“This new drought mitigation and response plan allows us to be much more proactive in how we prepare for and respond to droughts as opposed to just reacting to their negative impacts,” said Michael Weller of the department's Water Resources Center. “We can never prevent droughts. However, by planning for different scenarios, outlining responsibilities and making the best use of information available, we
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can make sure Missourians are prepared and empowered when drought does come.”
The primary goals of the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan are serving as an information source for reducing drought impacts, increasing public awareness, enhancing resiliency, promoting water conservation, improving monitoring, facilitating response planning, as well as clarifying roles and responsibilities. Its completion comes following a multiyear, interagency planning effort made possible by a 50/50 cost-share grant through the Planning Assistance to States Program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Among the metrics the updated drought plan uses that were unavailable 20 years ago are data from remote sensing of rainfall amounts and satellite measurements of soil moisture. The plan’s new matrix of drought actions is designed to rapidly assess what areas of the
state are most affected by drought as well as what industries are either most susceptible or at risk under different conditions. A comprehensive list of actions and initiatives further outlines what measures can be taken at all levels before and during drought.
“Our hope is the updated Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan helps facilitate adoption of more innovative water-use practices and resilient infrastructure,” Weller said. “This effort is a wonderful example of how quality of life for all Missourians can be preserved and improved through interagency collaboration with community stakeholders and stewardship of our shared natural resources.”
Visit dnr.mo.gov/water/ hows-water/state-water/ drought to learn more about drought in Missouri. The current drought conditions for Missouri and other states are available to view at www. drought.gov.
NEWS • Princeton Post-Telegraph • 7 June 8, 2023
50-year reunion for Cainsville class of 1973
Armyworms seen in NW, SW Missouri
JULIE HARKER
University of MO Extension
WEST PLAINS University of Missouri Extension agronomists in south-central, southwestern and northwestern Missouri have reported sightings of true armyworms.
OATS buses will stop accepting cash payments effective July 1
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Transit’s Northwest
Region office has announced that they will stop accepting payments on their buses effective July 1. Areas affected by this change include Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Putnam, Sullivan and Worth counties in Missouri.
Starting in July 1, Northwest Region drivers will no longer handle payments from riders. Instead, riders can add funds to their account in advance, and fares will be withdrawn each time a rider rides. Riders can call 888-875-6287 to add funds to their account, which requires a minimum of $10 each time. Riders can also send personal checks, money orders or cashier’s checks prior to riding the bus by mail to OATS Transit, 1306 South 58th Steet, St. Joseph MO 64507.
According to OATS, this change is necessary to ensure faster loading times, the safety of its drivers, and the convenience of its riders. Rider fares help OATS maintain current levels of service and directly impact the company’s operating
budget. Schedules and fare information can be found online at www.oatstransit.org; click on the bus schedules tab, then the county you live in. Area residents wanting to schedule rides should call the local office at 816279-3131.
OATS Inc. (dba OATS Transit) is a private, notfor-profit corporation providing specialized
transportation for rural residents of any age, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in 87 Missouri counties. OATS Transit is the largest and most unique transportation provider of its kind in the country. For more information about OATS Transit, please visit www. oatstransit.org, and follow them at www.Facebook.com/oatstransit
“Farmers should be scouting pastures, wheat and corn fields for true armyworms to avoid damage,” said Sarah Kenyon, MU Extension agronomy specialist in West Plains. “Dusk or dawn is the best time to scout for the insect because the young larvae feed at night. During the heat of day, they will hide under plant debris on the ground.”
Identifying true armyworm larvae
True armyworm larvae have an orange stripe along each side of the body and a dark spot or triangle on each of the abdominal prolegs located in the center of the body. The head is brown with honeycomb markings.
True armyworm typically feed on grass species, so pastures, wheat and corn crops are at highest risk. In pastures and wheat crops, treatment is justified when three or more non-parasitized, half-grown or larger larvae are present per square foot.
The insects will not only defoliate the plant, but they can clip seed heads as well. For seed crops, treatment is justified when 2%-3% of the heads have been cut. For corn crops, the economic threshold is when 10% or
more of the plants are injured and larvae are less than 3/4-inch.
If threshold levels are observed, farmers should treat the affected field quickly. Insecticides can be used, or the forage can be harvested by haying or grazing.
Importance of scouting
Farmers should continue scouting to verify the presence or absence of the parasites that can reduce some true armyworm population, Kenyon said. Affected armyworms will be dark
in color and mummified on the plant stalk. The larvae will typically be positioned with the head pointed downward.
Also, true armyworm moths could migrate in and re-infest an area. For these reasons, she said, scouting fields is critical.
Farmers can find more information in the MU Extension guide “Management of the Armyworm Complex in Missouri Field Crops,” available for free download at www.extension. missouri.edu/g7115.
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The Cainsville High School class of 1973 (50 years) got together on May 27 at the Cainsville All-School Reunion. From left: Darlene Skinner, Bradley Thompson, Roger Cain, Jennifer Phillips, Kathy Russell, Russell King, Brenda Ledgerwood, Darlene Grider, Kay Odor, Anita Stanley, Donald Thompson and Paula Richardson.
