Writer: Linda Geist COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter’s cold, dreary days have many daydreaming about jetting away to basking in a tropical paradise. “Such a getaway is not possible for most, but orchids can transport you to an exotic place without ever leaving home,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Cattleya trianae, […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet Wednesday, February 4 for closed executive session and regular open meeting. Meeting Tentative Agenda Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. – Closed Executive Session Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. – Regular Open Meeting Both at Commission Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Land management practices continue year-round, and a healthy ecosystem begins with individual landowners. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to Runge Conservation Nature Center on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn about tree trimming and care practices that can be done seasonally. Healthy trees enhance
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, January 29, Missouri agricultural leaders joined Governor & First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate in the State Capitol to pack 15,000 meals for food insecure Missourians. The event was an element of the year-long Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, presented
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for Source Water Protection Project Grants from eligible public water systems Feb. 1, 2026. The grant offers up to $25,000 to eligible community water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw water source, such
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Want more wild turkeys on your land? Habitat is key. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a free Wild Webcast on Wild Turkey Habitat Help on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley and MDC Private Land Conservationist Meagan Duffee-Yates will discuss creating
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JEFFERSON CITY—As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through April 30, 2026. Nomination categories
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2026 spring turkey managed hunts during February at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Spring turkey hunting opens
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office’s annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that portable tree stands must be removed from conservation areas by Feb. 1. This applies to areas where black bear, deer, or elk hunting is allowed, allowed by special-use permit, or except as otherwise authorized in the Wildlife Code of Missouri. According to rule
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