USDA Announces Support for Mental Health Facilities in Rural Areas
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Rural Utilities Service...
OSU recommends producers review their interest rates and repayment terms
“Analyzing interest rates and repayment terms is one step in examining your cost position,” he said. “The interest rate environment for agricultural producers overall is positive, making it a good time to refinance a variable interest rate note to fixed-term financing.”
At some point, the interest rate market will change, and the change will likely...
MU offers risk management programs for livestock producers
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Raymond E. Massey, 573-884-7788
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension and the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer four free livestock risk management programs across the state this summer.
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OSU receives Phase II Grand Challenges Explorations funding from Gates Foundation

Oklahoma State University has received Phase II funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables individuals worldwide to test bold ideas to address persistent health and development challenges.
Drs. Gary Foutch, AJ Johannes and Jim Smay of the chemical engineering...
USDA Awards Grants to Native American Communities to Strengthen Small Businesses...
USDA Announces Early Release of Commodity Tables for USDA’s Agricultural Projections...
Easter eggs-periments to try with kids
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Katie Hogan, 660-727-3339
MONTICELLO, Mo. – Make coloring Easter eggs with the children and grandchildren fun and educational, says Katie Hogan, University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth program assistant.
Eggs-periment...
Follow BQA guidelines when culling cows this fall
Missouri corn variety test yields spotty
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Howard Mason, 573-882-2307; William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Timely planting played a large part in corn yields listed in the 2015 University of Missouri Variety Testing Program...
