Flash drought hurts young corn plants, brace roots fail to grow...
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Duane Dailey
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908; William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Call it a flash drought,” said Pat Guinan, University of Missouri climatologist. The...
MU plumber, mechanic create prototype grain bin safety device
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-884-1268; Leon Schumacher, 573-882-2731; David Hedrick, 573-882-4735
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A University of Missouri pipe fitter’s prototype of a grain bin safety net is the latest collaborative...
Water Wise Irrigation is topic of Brown Bag Lecture Series
Advanced nutrient management course set for Feb. 3-4
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: John A. Lory, 573-884-7815
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the 2014 Advanced Nutrient Management Course, Feb. 3-4 at the University of Missouri Bradford Research Center, Columbia.
MU Extension sponsors the...
Be on the lookout for eastern tent caterpillar
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Craig A. Roberts, 573-882-0481
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Producers should check their wooden fences and watering tanks for eastern tent caterpillars, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage specialist.
The...
Cattle producers should be planning now for winter hay supplies
Dairy Profit Seminars set for Feb. 24-28
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Dairy farmers will hear moneymaking tips at a series of one-day meetings across Missouri, Feb. 24-28.
Topics include cow comfort, bovine health and heifer feeding, says Joe...
Unplug and recharge during Screen-Free Week, May 5-11
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Sara E. Gable, 573-882-4628
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Parents may find it staggering to know that 2- to 5-year-olds watch 25 hours of television each week, said Sara Gable, University of Missouri Extension human environmental...
Missouri weather makes lawn management difficult
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lee Miller, 573-882-5623
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Any grass can be grown in Missouri, but none grow well because of the state’s cold winters and hot summers.
University of Missouri Extension turfgrass specialist Lee Miller...
Start your engines: Mowing season begins
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Debbie Johnson
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Brad S. Fresenburg, 573-884-8785
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is finally releasing its grip, so lawns will be greening up and growing. It will soon be time for one of the most basic homeowner rituals:...
