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Does that plant ‘fill in quickly’ or is it invasive?

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Pat Miller, 417-448-2560

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — When buying plants you sometimes need to read between the lines. When the label says the plant “fills in quickly,” that...

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA Efforts to Promote a Healthy and Productive...

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WASHINGTON, August 12, 2013—As students across the country prepare to start a new school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting a number of Department efforts to promote a healthy and productive learning environment. USDA programs impact students across the country and support the Obama Administration’s efforts to improve r...

Judge uses good eye and keen nose to sniff out Missouri’s...

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Media contact:
Robert E. Thomas
Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-2480
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Andrew D. Clarke, 573-882-2610

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Andrew Clarke has a good eye, and nose, for the perfect cured country ham.

At state and county fairs, the University of Missouri meat...

Lesser-known plants that deserve a place in the Midwest vegetable garden

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Marlin Bates, 816-270-2141

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–There are a lot of vegetables out there for home gardeners in the Midwest to try beyond the standard offerings at the garden center,...

Luscious leftovers

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

Story source: Tammy Roberts, 660-679-4167

BUTLER, Mo. – A rule of thumb for food safety is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. That rule applies to Thanksgiving leftovers too.

Before you succumb to the after-the-meal stupor,...

Linville accepted into national Food Systems Leadership Institute

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

Story source: Ina Metzger Linville, 573-882-7430

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ina Linville, state program director for University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development, has been accepted into the Food Systems...

Veterans interested in farming can get help from MU Extension

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

Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-882-2731

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and the AgrAbility Project are reaching out to returning veterans who have an interest in farming.

Karen Funkenbusch, MU Extension safety...

New USDA Data Show Growing Farm to School Efforts Help to...

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NEW YORK, October 20, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced preliminary Farm to School Census data for school year 2013-2014 that indicate strong farm to school programs can increase the number of students purchasing school breakfast and lunch, improve consumption of healthier foods at school, and reduce plate waste. Census data...

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and midsized producers; $8.8 million in technical assistance for small, socially-disadvantaged pr...

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening...

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2015 – At an Orlando grocery store filled with Florida citrus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $23 million in USDA funding to support research and extension projects for producers fighting citrus greening disease. Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, threatens the f...
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