Rose rosette: A deadly virus of roses
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rose rosette is a fatal disease of roses. There are no resistant varieties and infected rose bushes must be destroyed, even the roots.
“It has been identified as...
Off with the wedding ring, not your fingers
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-884-1268
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s easy to spot a married farmer.
There’s the telltale tan line around the wedding ring. All too often, missing fingers clue you into a farm accident gone bad.
T...
WTO says country-of-origin labeling isn’t COOL
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Canada and Mexico will be able to impose tariffs on American products if the U.S. doesn’t change its rules on country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for meat.
In May, the World...
New weather station at Unionville fills data gap for farmers, students
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new automatic weather station updates observations every five minutes on the Internet from Unionville.
The station fills a gap along the Iowa line in the Missouri Mesonet, a...
With 15 percent of corn unplanted, farmers weigh switch to earlier...
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Frequent rains in May have pushed corn planting back to five-year lows statewide.
More than 15 percent of Missouri’s corn crop is not planted,...
Cool, wet weather makes tree fungus flourish
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444; Patricia Hosack, 573-882-3019
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Anthracnose is a group of fungal diseases that cause dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers and fruit of many deciduous trees.
“T...
Life’s money lessons begin now for new grads
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Trish Savage, 660-886-6908
MARSHALL, Mo. – You’ve got your diploma in hand. Hopefully, you’ll have a paycheck in hand soon.
Whether you’re graduating from high school or finishing college and heading...
MU Extension viticulturist calls for collaboration
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Dean Volenberg, 573-882-0476
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Helping growers understand, identify and manage pests is the biggest need of Missouri’s grape and wine industry right now, says Dean Volenberg, viticulture and winery...
June 27 field day looks at managing bobwhite quail habitat
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Robert A. Pierce II, 573-882-4337
COLUMBIA, Mo.– A June 27 field day at the University of Missouri’s Bradford Research Center will look at how farmers, landowners and wildlife enthusiasts can manage habitat for...
Emerald ash borer found in St. Louis
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
ST. LOUIS, Mo.– The emerald ash borer has officially arrived in the city of St. Louis.
Officials with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently confirmed...
