Seeds from bur oak acorns (pictured) is one of several tree seeds MDC wants to purchase from the public this fall. In south-central Missouri, people can take their seeds to the MDC Ozark Regional Office in West Plains. Credit: Missouri Department of Conservation

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...