Six feet under, the drought lives on
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Randy Mertens
Coordinator of Media Relations
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Phone: 573-882-3237
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Randall Miles, 573-882-6607
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Even if the Midwest gets normal rain and snow, it will take almost two years for soil moisture deep in the...
No decline in 2012 dairy cow numbers, despite Missouri’s drought, low...
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Duane Dailey
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Facing drought-reduced feed and low profits, Missouri dairy producers maintained their milk cow numbers in 2012, according to a USDA cattle inventory.
“T...
MU Extension outlines administrative structure changes
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Michael D. Ouart
Vice Provost and Director
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-7477
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As part of an ongoing initiative to fulfill its mission, University of Missouri Extension has adopted a new administrative structure to support long-term and short-term objectives. Vice Provost...
Show-Me-Select heifer plan explained at meeting in Milan for beef producers
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Gentrie Shafer, 660-265-4541; David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519
MILAN, Mo. – Missouri beef replacement heifers are wanted by out-of-state herd owners. That demand will grow, Dave Patterson,...
MU Extension programs help workers at risk of losing their jobs
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Vivian Mason, 573-642-0755
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Tamara Pitts was sitting pretty. She had bought her first home after graduating college and working the same job for five years.
Then...
Missouri Saves Month is good time to check your credit score
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Vivian Mason, 573-642-0755
FULTON, Mo. – The Missouri Saves Month observed in February is a good time for people to check their credit report, according to University of Missouri...
Tax refunds can benefit smart homeowners
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Vivian Mason, 573-642-0755
FULTON, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension family financial education specialist Vivian Mason says homeowners who are getting an income tax refund have...
Search for Missouri Century Farms continues
Media contact:
Andy Emerson
Missouri Century Farm Coordinator
Phone: 573-882-7216
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1913, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
To qualify, farms must meet the following guidelines. The same family must have owned the farm for...
Which oils and fats are healthy and why?
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Janet Hackert, 660-425-6434
BETHANY, Mo. – Judging from all the fat-free and low-fat foods available, you might consider fat a dietary evil. However, the body needs a certain amount of fatty...
MU Extension FRTI Winter Fire School offers training to more than...
Media contact:
Phil Leslie
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tracy Gray, 573-882-5017; 573-590-1162 (cell)
COLUMBIA, Mo.— More than 900 firefighters, emergency medical personnel and other emergency responders from across Missouri and eight other states will...
