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Warrensburg Animal Shelter Receives $2,000 Grant for Spay and Neuter Services

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The Missouri Department of Agriculture today recognized the City of Warrensburg Animal Shelter for their efforts to provide low cost spay and neuter services for adopted animals. Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler presented Sarah Jacob of the City of Warrensburg Animal Shelter a $2,000 grant from the Missouri Pet Spay and Neuter program....

Learn harvest safety tips at free MU safety expo, Aug. 2

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

Story sources: Bob Broz, 573-882-0085; Kent Shannon, 573-445-9792

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Harvest is a time when there is a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it, said Kent Shannon, University of Missouri Extension specialist. This sense...

Spray fungicide in fall to prevent peach leaf curl

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, Urban Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Lala Kumar, 816-252-5051

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Leaf curl is a troublesome disease of peach, nectarine and related plants, but it can be easily controlled with a single fungicide...

High tunnels increase freshness and cash to producers

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

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

COLUMBIA, Mo. – “We are in a food production revolution,” University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein told...

U.S. Forest Service Partnership Effort Improves Health of America's Forests

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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2015 — The U.S. Forest Service announced today that 1.45 million acres of America’s forests and watersheds – an area larger than Delaware – are healthier as a result of collaborative partnerships to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires....

Agria’s New Zealand Listed Subsidiary, PGG Wrightson Reports Operating EBITDA of...

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BEIJING--(Marketwire - Aug 21, 2012) - Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), a China-based agricultural company with operations in seeds in China and internationally and in agri-services, today announced that its New Zealand listed subsidiary, PGG Wrightson (NZSE: PGW) ("PGW") has released its annual financial results for the

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Feihe International, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

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BEIJING and LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 7, 2012) - Feihe International, Inc. (NYSE: ADY) ("Feihe International" or the "Company"), one of the leading producers and distributors of premium infant formula, milk powder and soybean, rice and walnut products in China, today announced that it plans to release second quarter 2012 financial

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MU Extension energy programs explore efficiency and alternatives for homes, farms,...

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Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Don Day, 573-882-6385; 573-823-1570 (cell)

COLUMBIA, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension is offering educational programs throughout the state on energy efficiency and alternative energy for the home, farm and...

USDA Celebrates 50 Years of School Breakfast, Offers $6.8 Million in...

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WASHINGTON D.C. March 7, 2016 – As schools around the county take part in School Breakfast Week celebrations this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of its School Breakfast Program by shining a light on the positive impacts of school breakfast. Over the course of this administration, participation in...

Neglect with respect: Caring for houseplants in the winter

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

Story sources: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631; Jennifer Schutter, 660-665-9866

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is probably the most challenging time of year to keep houseplants looking healthy and attractive.

Potted plants kind of doze in...

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