Mindy Ward
Executive Editor, Missouri Ruralist at Farm Progress
Executive Editor at Missouri Ruralist
Editor-Missouri Ruralist covering all things agriculture, shepherd, Momof2, MU Tiger, barn enthusiast
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1 week ago |
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward
Mindy Ward, Editor, Missouri RuralistAll of the average rainfall for an entire year arrived at Maple Pass Dairy Farm by mid-June creating early season issues for the corn crop. Abby Staiger’s family owns the farm just outside of Billings, Mo., where she also works alongside her father at Early Bird Feed and Fertilizer. This year’s corn crop was planted April 12 when she says the soil was just right — not too wet and not too dry. The plants came up well at first but that was before the rain started.
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2 weeks ago |
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward
Mindy Ward, Editor, Missouri RuralistCRUISE AND CHAT: You will cover more ground at Husker Harvest Days with a golf cart, especially if the littles tucker out before you’re ready to leave. Reserve your rental now, or make plans to bring your own golf cart. Mindy WardAfter walking countless acres on your own farm and ranch operation, give your boots a break at this year’s Husker Harvest Days. Golf cart rentals are now available for the Sept. 9-11 event in Grand Island, Neb.
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2 weeks ago |
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward
Mindy Ward, Editor, Missouri RuralistQUICK ACCESS: Get a jump-start on the entry to Husker Harvest Days again this year. Use your smartphones or computers to register online to receive a complimentary 3-day pass. Save or print the QR code to bring to the show and enjoy all three days of the event, Sept. 9-11 in Grand Island, Neb. Mindy WardHusker Harvest Days is rolling out the welcome mat with complimentary admission again this year.
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3 weeks ago |
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward
The most heartwarming moment at this year’s Freedom Fest Breeding Sheep Jackpot Show wasn’t the announcement of champions or the presentation of banners. It was watching my grandson, Grayson, take his first tentative steps as a sheep showman, holding loosely to the end of a halter while his older cousin Trey provided gentle guidance beside him.
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3 weeks ago |
farmprogress.com | Mindy Ward
STORYTELLER: With decades of journalism experience, Chris Six will be gathering stories of Missouri farmers and ranchers for the pages of Missouri Ruralist and online at MissouriRuralist.com. Look for his byline in the coming weeks. Photos courtesy of Chris SixMissouri Ruralist is excited to welcome Chris Six to our editorial team as our new staff writer.
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