A Passion for Family and Cattle

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Jared and Lacey Standridge purchased their ‘dream’ property and began a ranch  Jared and Lacey Standridge are living a fulfilled vision of living on the...

Grain Wages

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Many farm operations are missing out on payroll tax saving strategies available to them and their employees. Paying an employee grain wages, in lieu of...

Farming isn’t for everyone

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I’m one of the lucky ones, I guess, because I found a few truckloads of hay to purchase at a price my banker said...

Where Every Duck is a Winner

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Host Lions in Springfield, Mo., has been handing out prizes to all for generations For nearly 70 years, volunteers have given up a few days...

Reasons to smile

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At the recent Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, Mo., a young friend sought me out to tell me her good news. “Guess what?” my...

Fresh & Spicy Grape Tomato Salad

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Submitted by: R.B. “Bob” Smith, Lebanon, Mo. Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper 1/2 red onion, diced Salt...