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Tiptoe through the history of mistletoe

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Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Hanging mistletoe is a holiday tradition around the world. But have you ever wondered why we steal a kiss because we’re standing under some shrubbery?

“The...

USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow...

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Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America's specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards....

USDA Seeks Applications for $16.8 Million in Grants to Empower SNAP...

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $16.8 million in funding to help participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The funding is available to local, state and national organizations to test incentive s...

MU Extension offers finance workshops in Lafayette, Ray counties

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Trish Savage, 660-886-6908

MARSHALL, Mo. – Do you have too much month left at the end of your money? If so, University of Missouri Extension’s Making Money Count program can help you get your finances in order.

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Expand your tomato experience

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Media contact:
Roger Meissen
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-884-8696
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Tim Reinbott, 573-884-7945

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Tomatoes reign supreme as the No. 1 home garden vegetable for a reason.

“Our friend tomato is one of the easiest vegetables to...

Missourians urged to report drought information online

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Media contact:
Michelle Proctor
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program
Phone: 573-884-6596
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Has drought affected your farm, business or community? Missourians can help scientists and decision-makers assess,...

4-H Foundation Clover Classic benefits Missouri 4-H’ers

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Media contact:
Rachel Augustine
Coordinator of Constituent Communications
Missouri 4-H Foundation
Phone: 573-884-7641
E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Golfers competed for charity at the fifth annual Missouri 4-H Foundation Clover Classic Golf Tournament, held June 3 at A. L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia. Co-presenting sponsors...

OSU Writing Center to Host Open House at New Location

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OSU Writing Center to Host Open House at New Location The OSU Writing Center will celebrate its new home in the Student Union (Room 440) with an open house for the entire campus on Thursday, March 6 from 1-4:30 p.m.

Director Rebecca Damron, the writing center staff, and Pistol Pete will conduct tours of the new space.  Visitors may participate in the construction of a commemorative mosaic and...

Agriculture Secretary Announces Projects to Improve Water Quality

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 40 states to finance investments in improved water and wastewater systems for more than 200,000 rural residents....

OSU program recruits out-of-state leaders

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Alumni Ross and Billie McKnight are realizing their vision through a unique program that has already provided more than 133 student leaders with scholarships to Oklahoma State University in the last three years. The program recruits students from rural communities, outside Oklahoma, to attend OSU. There are 51 McKnight Leader Scholars for the...

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