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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Energy Efficiency in...

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WASHINGTON – July 17, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a proposed regulation that will to help rural homeowners and businesses make affordable energy improvements to their homes and buildings. This effort is expected to expand job opportunities in the construction industry and save homeowners and businesses money on their ene...

Japanese beetles rear their shiny heads once again on flowers and...

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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: Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers, gardeners and homeowners should keep their eyes peeled for shiny, green and bronze Japanese beetles feeding on the crops,...

USDA Launches Online MyPlate, MyWins Challenge, Available Throughout National Nutrition Month

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2016 – In honor of National Nutrition Month, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched the MyPlate, MyWins Challenge which encourages people to make small, easy changes – MyWins – to their eating and activity habits, and to build on their wins over time to achieve a healthier lifestyle. With the MyPlate, MyWin...

USDA to Host Conference in Oklahoma Supporting Small Businesses in Rural...

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2015 - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization will host a conference on Thursday, Aug. 13th in Owasso, Oklahoma. This event will provide small business owners located in rural areas with opportunities to learn how to grow and support their businesses by...

USDA Overhauls Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2013 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of sweeping changes to a popular loan program for rural homebuyers. The changes are part of an extensive overhaul that will strengthen rural housing markets, increase the availability of rural home loans and spur the construction of new h...

4-H members aim high in archery competition

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

Story source: Gerald E. Snapp, 573-882-5547

PALMYRA, Mo. –She’s ranked first in the state and the nation and fourth in the world in her age group for archery.

Cassie Hancock, a 13-year-old member of the Marion County Silver Spurs...

Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible

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Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Brenda J. Procter, 573-882-3820

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Disaster victims may recoup some of their uninsured losses because uncompensated property losses from natural disasters are tax...

MU meat study looks at how value cuts affect ground chuck

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Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Carol Lorenzen, 573-882-2452

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Removing value-added cuts of beef from the chuck increases profits for producers while offering consumers lower-cost, high-quality steaks. The meat that is left over is usually...

MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic reopens

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

Story source: Patricia Wallace, 573-882-3019

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic has reopened with a Missouri native at its helm. It had been closed for two years.

Extension associate and plant...

OSU to award doctorate to legendary astronaut Thomas Stafford

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The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents voted today to award an honorary doctor of science degree to legendary astronaut and native Oklahoman General Thomas P. Stafford during commencement ceremonies in May. The request now goes to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for final approval.  

Stafford, a native of...

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