2010 was a very exciting year at our livestock operation here in central Missouri.   For years we struggled to create quality grass that would provide good nutrition for our cattle.   … more

Make no mistake about it, raw milk fertilizer is more than just a fascinating idea.   Following a June 24 and 25 raw milk field day held at our farm near Linn, Mo., there is substantial new … more

Does raw milk affect brix levels?   I think it is fair to say that in most instances the application of raw milk on pastures has caused brix levels to rise.   However, the results leave us … more

If you have an abundance of high-quality grass, you probably don’t need to read this.   If, however, you are dissatisfied with both the quality and quantity of your pastures and hay, you … more

Terry Gompert, left, a University of Nebraska Extension educator, and David Wetzel, a Nebraska dairy farmer, measure the firmness of soil that was sprayed with raw milk. The two men have studied the … more

Nebraska dairyman applies raw milk to pastures and watches the grass grow An Illinois steel-company executive turned Nebraska dairyman has stumbled onto an amazingly low-cost way to grow … more

D uring his campaign for president in 2024, Donald Trump called for an end to birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. He kept his promise on the first day of his second term … more

Missouri County Sheriffs are elected for a term of four years and have no limit on the number of terms they can serve. At the time of filing, sheriff candidates must be 21 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, have a valid peace officer license, ... more