Missouri drought information on Facebook
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Cooperative Media Group
University of Missouri
Phone: 573-882-7794
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension has created a community page on Facebook for organizations and individuals to share information related to drought, extreme heat and wildfires in Missouri: http://www.facebook.com/Mi...
Heat, drought put Missouri in danger of wildfires
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Wildfire season in Missouri typically runs from late March to early May, but hot, dry conditions this year puts the state at heightened...
When drought stops plants making protein, nitrate poisoning can kill grazing...
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Senior Writer
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought-stricken forages that accumulate nitrates can kill grazing livestock, quickly, warns a University of Missouri plant scientist.
“We&rsqu...
It’s peach time in Missouri
Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lynda Johnson M.S., R.D., 660-584-3658
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Summer is the time for fresh, juicy peaches. Take advantage of easy access to locally grown, tree-ripened peaches while...
Japanese beetles rear their shiny heads once again on flowers and...
Media contact:
Roger Meissen
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-884-8696
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers, gardeners and homeowners should keep their eyes peeled for shiny, green and bronze Japanese beetles feeding on the crops,...
Garden green beans can be canned, dried, pickled or frozen
Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tammy Roberts, 660-679-4167
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. —Many gardeners end up with so many green beans they don’t know what to do with them.
“There are many ways that you...
4-H youth teach kids how science can help feed the world
Media contact:
Latisha Hickem
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-7794
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Donna Garcia, 314-615-7608
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Brenda Pineda and Tinaira Tieuel stand in front of a classroom, teaching 30 students how to build DNA structures using candy.
Brenda and Tinaira are teaching...
Voluntary board service means more than attending meetings
Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Crystal Weber, 816-876-2790
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — If you are ever asked to volunteer on an organization’s board, make sure you know what you’re getting into before...
Golfers raise $25,000 for Missouri 4-H
Media contact:
Kristen Heitkamp
Director of Development
Missouri 4-H Foundation
Phone: 573-884-0519
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Golfers hit the greens for Missouri 4-H youth, raising more than $25,000 at the Missouri 4-H Foundation Clover Classic Golf Tournament, June 5 in Columbia, Mo.
“We are...
Flash drought still an issue despite recent rain relief
Media contact:
Roger Meissen
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-884-8696
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s been a pretty typical July, weather-wise, in Missouri. The only problem is it’s barely June, and high temperatures and...
