MU economists issue dairy revitalization study
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo.—Missouri, with a rich heritage in milk production, is primed for dairy revitalization, says a University of Missouri Extension economist.
“Missouri has an advantage for milk...
Greene, Jackson counties top Missouri 4-H horse event
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Bob McNary
4-H Youth Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 417-358-2158
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo.– More than 200 4-H members, parents and coaches from all across the state converged upon the University of Missouri campus April 24 and 25 for the annual State 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest.
Horse...
Brown marmorated stink bug found in Missouri
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Patrick L. Byers, 417-881-8909
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers and homeowners in Missouri should be on the lookout for the brown marmorated stink bug this year.
The invasive insect has been found in southwestern Missouri,...
MU Extension’s Family Impact Center celebrates anniversary with free food and...
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ashley Guillemette, 573-882-2428
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Family Impact Center in Columbia celebrates its first anniversary with an open house 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13.
Free...
Hay made in May is better any day, says MU forage...
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – April showers that drive corn farmers crazy make better grass, and hay, for livestock farmers.
Early grass growth made 200 pounds of dry matter per acre per day in early...
Corn planting ‘far behind’
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. – “We’re quite far behind in Missouri, especially compared to the last four to five years,” says University of Missouri Extension...
MU Extension offers finance workshops in Lafayette, Ray counties
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. – Do you have too much month left at the end of your money? If so, University of Missouri Extension’s Making Money Count program can help you get your finances in order.
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Spring-clean your finances
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Andrew Zumwalt, 573-884-1690
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring cleaning isn’t just a rite for your home. It’s also a good time for airing out your household finances, says Andrew Zumwalt, University of Missouri...
Strong cattle prices continue; hog markets drop
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Cattle prices remain high, though they are down from the record set last October. Beef prices, however, are still breaking records at the grocery store, University of Missouri...
Many farmers switching from corn to soybeans
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David Reinbott, 573-545-3516
COLUMBIA, Mo.– A lot of farmers may be switching to soybeans because of the high cost of growing corn. USDA’s first estimate for corn acreage in 2015 came in at 89.2 million acres, down...
