Price and yield volatility add risk to fixed-rate farm leases
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Jason Vance
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University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
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Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Over the years, most cropland has been rented on a fixed rate per acre, but recently there has been a lot of volatility in both crop prices and...
Hagler promotes Missouri’s black walnuts during Russian trade mission
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Linda Geist
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University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
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Story source: Mark Coggeshall, 573-884-1777
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Missouri’s black walnut industry was touted to confectioners in Russia during a visit in early December by Jon Hagler, director of...
It’s tree pruning time
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Jason Vance
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University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
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Story source: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Now that the leaves have fallen, it’s time to think about pruning your trees.
“The best time to prune is during the dormant...
Proper pruning prevents problems
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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: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Pruning trees when they’re young can prevent structural problems and the need to...
Ag lenders attend seminar on tax issues facing farmers
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Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
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Story source: Darla Campbell, 660-457-3469
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Darla Campbell, University of Missouri Extension agribusiness specialist, gave northeastern Missouri agriculture lenders insight into farm...
Cause of thin goats examined at symposium
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Linda Geist
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University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
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Story source: John Middleton, 573-882-6857
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – University of Missouri veterinarian John Middleton said thin goats are usually the result of four main diseases.
Middleton spoke at the...
Goats provide healthy, economical weed control
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Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
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Story source: Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, 573-681-5169
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Goats are natural brush control agents, according to Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, assistant professor and state extension...
Microgreens pack big nutritional punch
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Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. –Tiny versions of edible greens are four to six times higher in nutrient value than their mature counterparts, according to new research presented at the recent Missouri Livestock...
Cattle producers can cut costs by proper post-drought management
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Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
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Story source: Daniel Mallory, 573-985-3911
HANNIBAL, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Daniel Mallory said producers face many conditions beyond their control, but they...
Goat owners face fencing challenges
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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: Bruce Lane, 660-665-9866
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Goat producer John Kirchhoff of Moberly likened goats to a covey of scattering quail at the Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 7-8 in...
