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New fieldwork tool unveiled at crop conference

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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: Raymond E. Massey, 573-884-7788

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A downloadable spreadsheet helps farmers estimate the probability of completing fieldwork in time based on the capacity of their...

Franklin County 4-H’er elected state president

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

Story source: Bradd Anderson, 573-884-0576

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A 12-year member of the Rockford Rebels 4-H Club was named the new State 4-H Council president at the recent 4-H Congress in Columbia.

Laura Bardot, a sophomore at the...

USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America's drivers. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm S...

Homeowners may find leaves a good garden resource

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STILLWATER, Okla. – The chill in the air is a welcome change after yet another scorching summer. Although tree leaves typically do not start falling until this time of year, many Oklahomans experienced leaf-covered lawns earlier than normal due to the extreme heat....

Planting, growing and harvesting onions

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

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

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Although onions may make you weep, the world would be a sadder place without the flavor and aroma they bring to our meals.

They are also one of the...

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Appoints Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Members

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four members to serve on the United States Department of Agriculture Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The appointees will serve 3-year terms....

Hollywood writer-director Sandy Tung to join FilmFest 4-H

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Media contact:
Bradd Anderson
State 4-H Youth Development Specialist
4-H Center for Youth Development
Phone: 573-884-0576
E-Mail: [email protected]

BRANSON, Mo. –FilmFest 4-H organizers announced Tuesday, May 8, that Los Angeles-based writer and director Sandy Tung will be joining the 2012 festival, leading workshops on writing and...

Payments for Popular Conservation Program Ready Following Shutdown Delay

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2013 – Farmers waiting for their Conservation Security or Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) payments should receive them in the coming days. The shutdown of the federal government delayed some of the $907 million in payments from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to CSP participants who have enrolled mil...

Windy start to 2014 brings wind chills; weather challenges livestock producers

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Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908

COLUMBIA, Mo. – January gave the windiest start of the year to Missouri in almost 30 years. Wind puts the chill in wind chill.

“Those who think winds are chillier than usual are...

‘Flag the Technology’ aids herbicide application

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

Story source: Kevin Bradley, 573-882-4039

COLUMBIA, Mo. – There is a simple, inexpensive way to reduce errors in herbicide applications and limit off-target chemical drift, says a University of Missouri Extension weed management...

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