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OSU’s Danielle Lee one of ten selected for White House “Champions...

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The photo was taken by Alecia Hoyt. Danielle N. Lee, a postdoctoral associate in zoology at Oklahoma State University, will be honored by the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 26 as one of ten “Champions of Change” being recognized for innovation in creating diversity and access in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.  

Lee’s work in the OSU Ophir Lab i...

Tool available to help wheat producers make decisions

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Waiting much longer than that would result in a drastic decrease in yield.

Research has shown that First Hollow Stem, a particular growth stage in winter wheat, is the optimal time to pull cattle off wheat to prevent yield loss. Using Mesonet weather and soil data, as well as FHS observations from 1995-2012, researchers at Oklahoma State University...

Advanced Nutrient Management Course scheduled for Feb. 5-6

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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: John A. Lory, 573-884-7815

COLUMBIA, Mo.–The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program along with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation...

Managing Energy: OSU’s conservation efforts start early in the day

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Managing Energy: OSU's conservation efforts start early in the day It is 5 a.m. in a building where the heat has not yet been turned on. The energy manager begins his daily assessment of building heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems via his computer. Reviewing the energy management system (EMS), he checks the function of air handlers, exhaust fans, relief fans and other equipment,...

Harvest delays affect wheat planting

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

Story sources: William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621; Brent Myers, 573-882-4257

COLUMBIA, Mo. – When rain pushes back harvest of corn and soybean, it also means that wheat planting faces delays.

Farmers must decide...

USDA Announces Funding for Rural Electric Infrastructure Projects

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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2015 – USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for six rural electric infrastructure projects, including three in North Carolina that will use solar energy to generate electricity for rural communities....

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Lead Trade Mission to Chile and Peru

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Chile and Peru....

Food and Agriculture Groups Express Support, Optimism for New Opportunities in...

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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2016 – Leaders from across the U.S. agriculture and food sectors are expressing support and optimism in new opportunities for collaboration with their Cuban counterparts, announced during President Obama's historic visit to the island. The two neighboring countries share common climate and agriculture related concerns, a...

USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Large-Scale, Targeted Conservation Projects...

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SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 12, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and p...

USDA Announces Latest Actions to Enhance Integrity in America's Most Critical...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2013 – USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon today announced results of USDA’s efforts to identify and eliminate fraudulent retailers from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in fiscal year 2012. Last year, USDA compliance analysts and investigators took action to:...
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