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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 09, 2013  In February, Gooding and a Hannibal couple were arrested following a multi-jurisdictional three month long investigation into thefts in the Lewis County area.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Believe it or not, Spring is here. And with the season comes the sweet peeping of chicks and ducklings. But these baby animals can be quite a handful.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Three suspects were arrested in following a multi-jurisdictional three month long investigation into thefts in the Lewis County area.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The event took place in the back parking lot of Baldwin, where there were stations set up by students from the John Wood Community College Agriculture Club.

Friday, September 21, 2012  There's more to judging livestock then just at the county or state fair.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  This summer's drought is expected to produce some of the best wine ever in the Midwest.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  As one the most intense droughts in the Midwest drags on, plenty of Missourians are now looking into wells.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Nine doctors from the SIU School of Medicine made a stop at a farm in Adams County to get a first hand look at what kinds of things farmers encounter while working in crop and animal production.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New program hopes to give drought relief to Missouri farmers.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Triple digit temperatures is causing some concern among livestock producers because farm ponds seem to be evaporating away in the all the heat.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  A controversial large-scale hog farm in McDonough County has the green light to begin construction.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Opponents of a proposed large-scale hog farm in McDonough County can breathe a sigh of relief - at least for now.