Buffalo’s young football team fell behind 24-0 in the first quarter at Ava Friday night and trailed 48-0 at the half. The Bison ultimately lost 56-6 in the opening game of the season for both teams. more

The general consensus among the football “experts” is that a two-quarterback system doesn’t work. These critics apparently didn’t see the Fair Grove Eagles thrash Mountain Grove 38-0 in the opening game for both teams Saturday night. more

This will be the youngest team Ed Phillips has had as head coach of the Buffalo football team as he enters his seventh season at the helm. After posting three straight 9-3 seasons, the Bison have gone 5-5 the past two years, and his overall record at Buffalo is 40-26. more

The Buffalo girls golf team begins its season on Monday, Aug. 29 at the Reeds Spring Invitational. more

Building a curriculum around a nature theme is a great way to add interest and variety to a classroom. more

This time of year we receive a lot of calls about Johnsongrass. Is it bad for my. cows? Will it kill my cows? Is it true that it can cause cattle to abort? The answer to these questions is yes, however, Johnsongrass is also an excellent summer pasture plant under certain conditions. MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS WHEN DEALING WITH JOHNSONGRASS. more

MID MISSOURI STOCKYARD more

The Missouri State Fair is back this year for another 11 days to highlight traditions in Missouri agriculture. And the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) is proud to highlight the pork industry and the dedication of Missouri’s FFA and 4-H youth in their projects. Between August 10 and August 20, fairgoers will have many opportunities to learn about the pork industry while enjoying the fun and great food in Sedalia.     more

The Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture is coming back to Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri for its 50th celebration of agriculture. Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced registration is open and the event is set for Nov. 16-17. more

Lake Conditions more

You may not be able to squeeze blood from a turnip, but you can easily grow this tasty and nutritious vegetable. more

The American black bear is one of the largest and heaviest wild mammals in Missouri. It has a long muzzle with a straight facial profile; rounded, erect ears; rather short, stout legs; and a very short tail practically concealed in the long, heavy fur. For black bears in Missouri, the fur is predominantly glossy black; the muzzle is brown, and there is usually a white patch on the chest. The sexes look much alike, though females are usually smaller than males. Black bears are usually silent but can make a variety of sounds. they may grunt, mumble, squeak, roar, huff, bellow, hum, moan, or purr. more