Tag: The Ranch
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Illinois Farm Support Program Becomes FARM SOS
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A statewide program providing confidential mental health services to Illinois farm families has adopted a new name and launched a new website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative is now FARM SOS. The change gives the seven-year-old program a shorter name that more clearly describes its purpose. FARM SOS began as a pilot…
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Josh Weathers Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Texas country singer Josh Weathers reached a career milestone Saturday night when he made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Weathers stepped into the famous wooden circle at the Grand Ole Opry House on Aug. 15. His appearance came during the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebration. The Fort Worth artist performed one of…
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High Nitrogen Prices Shift Fall Fescue Decisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rising fertilizer prices are forcing Missouri cattle producers to take a closer look at the cost of adding nitrogen to stockpiled tall fescue. Stockpiled fescue gives Missouri producers an opportunity to extend grazing into the winter and reduce harvested feed costs. University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts said decisions…
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Eric Osterhout releases new single
Texas singer songwriter delivers another story driven track with his latest release WALLER, Texas — Texas singer songwriter Eric Osterhout is back with new music, releasing his latest single, Green Eyed Angel, on Aug. 7. The new track stays close to Osterhout’s Texas Country roots with a story built around a roadside bar outside Amarillo,…
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Tractor Sales Slide as Farm Economy Stays Tight
U.S. tractor sales dropped nearly 11 percent in July as farmers hold onto equipment longer and watch expenses URBANA, Ill. — Farmers are keeping the checkbook closed when it comes to new iron. U.S. tractor sales fell 10.9 percent in July compared with a year ago, while combine sales dropped 5.3 percent, according to new…
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Missouri Angus Sets Fifth Ladies of Autumn Sale
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — The Missouri Angus Association will hold its fifth annual Ladies of Autumn Sale on Oct. 18 at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout. The sale begins at 1 p.m. CDT and will feature Angus females, including open and bred heifers, cow-calf pairs, bred cows and donor females. The event…