Agriculture Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Broadband Service for Rural Customers...
That smells like quail research
Wildlife management efforts and studies of wildlife habitat selection have traditionally focused on how visual characteristics of habitat conceal animals from predators. However, research being conducted through Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management smells a little different than the norm.
“We are s...
Schoeppel named 2014 Truman Scholar
Chacey Schoeppel, a junior at Oklahoma State University, has been named a 2014 Truman Scholar for her leadership, public service and academic achievement. An agribusiness major with a pre-law option, the honors student from Fairview is the 17th OSU student to receive the prestigious honor, which includes a $30,000 scholarship.
“The Truman a...
STAT SHEET Opportunity For All CEA Highlights of Recent Farm Sector...
Prevention is key during peak tick season
In Oklahoma, the American dog tick and lone star tick are most prevalent this time of year, said Justin Talley, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension livestock entomologist.
“These ticks are in your yard, and if you spend time at any recreational area, especially in eastern or central Oklahoma, or if you share common indoor areas with y...
Galls on oak trees unsightly but harmless
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Michele R. Warmund, 573-882-9632
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Those unsightly round, brown growths seen on oaks this time of year won’t harm the tree, says a University of Missouri Extension...
MU Swine Institute looks at PEDV containment, Nov. 13 in Columbia
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Michelle Proctor
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program
Phone: 573-884-6596
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Timothy J. Safranski, 573-884-7994
COLUMBIA, Mo.–The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program will hold its annual Swine Institute in...
Winter cover crops become weeds if not controlled before crop planting
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Kevin Bradley, 573-882-4039
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter cover crops growing on crop ground must be eradicated before spring planting, says a University of Missouri Extension weed scientist.
“Earlier the better,”...
It’s all about the slime: Building living soil
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. – A single teaspoon of living soil can contain billions of bacteria, protozoa and fungi. When those soil microbes do what they do best—feed, reproduce and...
Thinning fruit in the home orchard
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Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Marlin Bates, 816-270-2141
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Sometimes fruit trees try to produce more fruit than is good for the plant. Poor fruit size and flavor, plant stress, and...
