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Poor cropland makes profitable pastures, fescue schools to tell at MU...

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

Story source: Justin Sexten, 573-882-8154

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Pastures converted to crops may be a good way to renew toxic fescue pastures. Dropping crop prices and rising beef prices may draw marginal cropland into improved pastures.

Just...

Voluntary Conservation Effort Promotes Improved Lesser Prairie-chicken Habitat

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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2014 - Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced today a renewed and expanded partnership to provide expert habitat advice to farmers and ranchers managing land within lesser prairie-chicken range....

USDA Announces Funding to Improve Electric Service to Customers in 13...

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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects to improve electric service in rural areas across 13 states. USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today’s announcement is one part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen the rural eco...

Practice good garden hygiene by sanitizing tools

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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: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Just like surgeons and dentists, gardeners should work with clean tools. Sanitizing garden tools between uses will lower the risk...

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Highlights Efforts to Promote Commercialization of USDA...

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ELYRIA, Ohio, August 9, 2012—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today highlighted new methods of managing pests and diseases, composting and other topics of interest to the specialty crops industry that is leading to increased productivity, new technological advancements, and improved economic performance in today’s agricultural sec...

Website shows impact of land-grant universities

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Media contact:
Communications and Marketing
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA, Mo.– The University of Missouri has announced its participation in the recently launched National Land-grant Impacts website (http://landgrantimpacts.tamu.edu), a centralized resource that highlights...

National Healthy Homes Partnership moves to MU Extension

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

Story source: Michael Goldschmidt, 573-884-0905

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Michael Goldschmidt, University of Missouri Extension housing and environmental design specialist and MU teaching assistant professor in architectural studies, has...

Here’s the dirt on container gardening

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Fortunately, for those who do not have ample space around their home, they do not have to miss out on all the gardening fun. Those who have even just a few square feet of available space can still work on their green thumb and beautify their outdoor space. And the good thing is if that available space is a concrete patio or even an apartment...

MU researchers shed light on how plants fight infection

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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: Walter Gassmann, 573-884-7703

COLUMBIA, Mo.– When allergy season comes, plants don’t sneeze and their eyes don’t water, but their immune systems can similarly...

7 tips to help children make the most of their study...

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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: Lisa Wallace, 660-885-5556

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – When school is back in session, children and parents will again be faced with homework assignments. Make the best of study time with a...

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