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Lady beetles and aphids: Why releases often fall short

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests, says Tamra Reall, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Lady beetle larva. Lady beetles, or ladybugs, are among […]

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Ste. Genevieve Soil & Water Announces Lady Landowner Tour

Ste. Genevieve Soil & Water Conservation District invites area women landowners to participate in the 2026 Lady Landowner Tour, a full‑day educational event designed to support local land stewardship and provide hands‑on learning opportunities. The tour will take place on September 3, 2026, and will highlight forest management practices, cost‑share programs, and agricultural management tools

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Bradley Fahnestock

In Loving Memory Bradley Clifford Fahnestock 73 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO April 3, 1953 – August 14, 2026 Survived By: Wife, Jeanette Fahnestock, Son, Brian (Sarah) Fahnestock, Son, Kevin (Molly) Fahnestock, Daughter, Amy (Antonio) Fahnestock-Myers, Son, Dean (Mallory) Fahnestock, Sister-in-law, Janet Fahnestock, Brother, Roger (Jean) Fahnestock, Sister, Brenda (John) Klarich; Grandchildren, Lucas (Amberley),

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Mary Lee Randolph

MARY LEE RANDOLPH, 81, of Chester, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 1:25 am, Monday, August, 17, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late David Evert and Ruby (nee Crocker) Kent on January 8, 1945 in Chester, Illinois. Mary’s journey through life was not

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Walter E. Wittenauer

WALTER E. WITTENAUER, 97, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 pm, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois. He was born to the late Walter F. and Frances (nee Kreher) Wittenauer on September 9, 1928, in Hecker, Illinois. Walter married Mildred Scherle Wiegard on June 26, 1981, at

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Missouri landowners can improve forest and woodlands for birds

Missouri landowners can improve forest and woodlands for birds New publication details practices that can offset declining bird populations. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Even small steps by forest and woodland owners can make a big difference in improving habitat for bird species. “Birds need our help, and private landowners can make important contributions to their conservation,”

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