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Missouri's Ag Chief
Not long after the Missouri Senate confirmed Lowell Mohler as the director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, we talked with him. Here's what he had to say about the agricultural industry in Missouri. By James D. Ritchie

Sericea lespedeza
Don't get this legume mixed up with beneficial lespedeza varieties. Sericea lespedeza is considered a noxious weed in some states, but it has been planted along highways in Missouri to control erosion. Here's how to control the weed if it crosses into your pastures. By Lyndon Brush

River transportation woes
The National Corn Growers Association continues the fight for lock and dam updates on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. After eight years and $57 million, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still hasn't finished its study. The delay costs farmers money and opportunity.

Cashing in on farmers markets
Farmers markets are increasing in popularity. The phenomenon has made it worthwhile for farmers to gain supplemental income selling straight to consumers. If your community doesn't have a farmers market, you may want to start one. Here's how. By Diana Lambdin Meyer

Columns:
Country Corner
Hunting leases pose year-round perils and pitfalls. By Chuck Lay

Nutrition
Manage grass quality, creep feeding this spring. By Dr. Dan Netemeyer

Country Humor
Veterinary guide for pets. By Jack S. Bray

More Country Humor
Land ownership. By Mitch Jayne

Slaw recipes

Viewpoint
Federal approach to agriculture increases current problems. By Don Copenhaver