Alfalfa in forage system extends feed in drought
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Duane Dailey
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9181
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Story source: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Another drought year ahead or not, adding more forages to the grazing mix helps during the annual summer slump, says a University of Missouri...
Atrazine has a huge impact on Missouri economy
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Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
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Story source: Bob Broz, 573-882-0085
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Atrazine, presently used on more than 85 percent of the corn acres in Missouri, is considered one of the most effective and least costly...
Dairy profitability will increase on higher prices and lower feed costs
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Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Missouri dairy farmers should see steady milk prices with increased profitability in the second half of 2013. That was the message a University...
More corn and soybean acres expected in 2013
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Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David Reinbott, 573-545-3516
COLUMBIA, Mo.–We can expect more corn and soybeans acres planted in 2013, said a University of Missouri agriculture business specialist at the Jan. 17...
Japanese beetles on the rise in Missouri
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Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Japanese beetle populations in Missouri are likely to increase exponentially in the coming year, says an entomologist for University of...
Online tool provides an interactive farm budgeting resource
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Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Peter Zimmel, 573-884-8787
COLUMBIA, Mo.–The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri has developed an online tool to help farmers build...
New or expanding livestock operations need to assess water needs
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Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joseph M. Zulovich, 573-882-0868
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Producers who plan to start or expand a livestock operation need to think about water before moving forward.
“Water is one of the...
MU Extension regional directors appointed
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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.– University of Missouri Extension announced the appointment of five regional directors as part of its ongoing realignment. The new regional directors join two existing regional directors as MU...
Advanced Nutrient Management Course scheduled for Feb. 5-6
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Michelle Proctor
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program
Phone: 573-884-6596
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Story source: John A. Lory, 573-884-7815
COLUMBIA, Mo.–The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program along with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation...
Drainage workshop offers field-tested approach to improve water management
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Mike Burden
Senior Information Specialist
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Phone: 573-882-5919
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Kelly Nelson, 660-739-4410
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For farmers looking to boost yields, manage drainage and improve water quality, subsurface drainage systems...
