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Multiple Control Methods Can Help Producers Manage Sericea Lespedeza
By Jason Vance Sericea lespedeza is a persistent invasive plant across much of the eastern and central United States, creating challenges for livestock producers and land managers. While the plant is particularly widespread in parts of the Great Plains and Midwest, its ability to produce large amounts of long-lived seed makes control a long-term challenge…
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Author discusses slavery in Lincoln County
Patrick SullivanBy Stan SchwartzTroy Free Press There was a time in Missouri’s history when people were openly bought and sold as slaves and Pike and Lincoln counties ranked seventh and 14th respectively in the number owned by Missouri farmers. Even though Missouri’s politicians never voted to secede from the Union, it was considered a slave…
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Troy Defeats Francis Howell Central, continues their winning streak
By Layla ArnoldSpecial to the Troy Free PressThe Troy Buchanan Trojans kept up their winning streak in last week’s game against the Francis Howell Central Spartans. The Trojans brought home a 42-2 victory Thursday, Sept.17. This win moved Troy to 3-1 on the season.The Spartans finished the game with a 2-2 record.Troy had a tough…