May 20, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Addressing Limited Resources in the Agricultural Sector
Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water, or capital, lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical ways to ease the pressure, and most solutions work best when combined with other methods.
West Central Electric Cooperative Awards Scholarships to Area Seniors
West Central Electric Cooperative has announced the 21 area high school seniors who have been named recipients of a West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship.
Follow Farm Safety Guidelines
Agriculture is routinely ranked among the most dangerous professions around the world. Both the National Safety Council and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health say agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Farming operations continue to push forward with more mechanized and high-tech equipment that requires routine reviews of safety protocols.
Securing Vintages with Regenerative Farming
The global wine industry is not immune to the effects of climate change and soil degradation. Through a process of regenerative farming, soil health is protected and vintages can be produced with great success.
2026 Agricultural Outlook is Positive for Farmers
The USDA recently released an early outlook suggesting a slightly more positive year for U.S. agriculture in 2026, according to Missouri Ag Connection.
HIGGINSVILLE LANES BOWLING RESULTS
High Scorers for April 10 -16 Friday Night Mixed Tiffany Jungeblut 181 – 520 Mindy Rooney 175 – 507 Hope White 203 – 491 Micah Graham 237 – 638 Mike…
Brigade Command Sergeant Major (Ret.), Kerrick Lilleman speaks to retired educators
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the FCS Financial Office in Higginsville, MO. A general meeting was held, followed by guest speaker Brigade Command Sergeant Major (Ret.), Don Kerrick Lilleman.
Wells Celebrating 40 Years of Service
The Lafayette County Health Department is proud to recognize Carol Wells for an extraordinary milestone 40 years of dedicated service to the health and well-being of the Lafayette County community.
Husker Baseball Drops Pair of Conference Games
Things looked good after one inning of play on Tuesday night against Holden at home, tied 1-1 after one, however a series of walks and errors spelled doom for the Blue and Gold after that in the 2nd inning. After a pitching change by the Huskers, Holden sent one off the fence in left, and then blasted a home run over the right field fence. Eventually spreading the Huskers 17-1 after three innings. At the plate, Cael Wilkson, Brice Maulis, and Dalton Johnson had hits, with Wilkson's going for a double.
