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MU Extension offers online Master Gardener training

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

Story sources: Sarah Denkler, 573-686-8064; David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Do you have a green thumb and a desire to share your skill? Why not become certified as a Master Gardener.

“The motto of the Master...

Pasture growth needs warm sunshine, good management, MU specialist says

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

Story source: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Cool spring weather delays grass growth this year, forcing cow herd owners to feed hay long past winter.

Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri forage specialist, hears...

46 boats competed for cardboard glory to benefit food bank

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Media contact:
Randy Mertens
Coordinator of Media Relations
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Phone: 573-882-3237
E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The swan raced neck-and-neck with the Gumdrop Express, the yellow duck with its giant head steadily guided her ducklings to shore, while the...

Student journalists study complex ag, ecological issues in northwest Missouri

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Media contact:
George Laur
Publications Coordinator
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-0850
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story sources: Bill Allen, 573-884-7863; Jim Crawford, 660-744-6231

ROCK PORT, Mo. — Journalism students from the University of Missouri traveled throughout the northwest corner of the state for three days in late...

USDA Announces $150 Million Investment Fund to Grow Small Businesses, Create...

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 21, 2014 – As part of the Obama Administration’s new “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the creation of a new investment fund that will help propel the growth of small businesses across rural America. The new Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC)...

US Forest Service Waives Fees During Veterans Day Weekend

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2013 –The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend, Nov. 9-11. The fee waivers – the fourth this year – are offered in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Day-use fees will be waived at all standard...

Tomatoes top choice for high tunnels

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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: James Quinn, 573-634-2824

COLUMBIA, Mo. - University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn said tomatoes are a good choice for gardeners using a high tunnel for...

White Christmas not always a dream come true in Missouri

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

Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? If you live in Missouri, you might need to adjust your expectations.

The official definition of a white Christmas is an inch or more of...

One Big Day. One Big Difference. One Big Event!

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Oklahoma State University's Student Government Association will host the Big Event, a service project for the Stillwater community, on Saturday, April 20 starting at 10 a.m. The Big Event promotes campus and community unity as students come together for one day to express their gratitude for the surrounding community.
"The purpose of Big Event is...

Secretary Vilsack Highlights First-Ever Report on USDA Efforts to Expand Agroforestry...

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WASHINGTON, October 28, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the first-ever report on USDA's role advancing agroforestry. Agroforestry: USDA Reports to America details how agroforestry practices are helping farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment and increase profits....
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