Dairy prices holding steady
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Dairy producers saw record profits last year, but prices are down this year.
“The 2015 dairy markets are about as steady as I’ve ever seen,” says University of...
Wet conditions delay corn planting in much of the state
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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. – “Farmers are just waiting for it to dry out,” says Richard DeLoughery, University of Missouri Extension specialist in Charleston, Mo.
Wet...
Free beginning farmer workshop for veterans, April 27, offers farm tours
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-884-1268
ROLLA, Mo. – Homegrown heroes can learn about help for beginning veteran farmers during a free workshop Monday, April 27, in Rolla.
Panels discuss resources for those with disabilities...
Learn fungi-mentals of mushroom growing
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Valerie Tate, 660-895-5123
LINNEUS, Mo. – A one-day workshop, hosted by University of Missouri Extension in Linn County, helps people get out of the dark about growing mushrooms.
The class is 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 at the...
Corn planting delays not a problem yet
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. – There’s still plenty of time to get corn in the ground and expect good yields, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Bill Wiebold.
Yiel...
Rains delaying crop planting to continue into coming week
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908; Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905; Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Not much crop planting in the week ahead,” said Pat Guinan, University of Missouri Extension...
April weather: Wet and mild
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – April is holding true to its promise of showers. So far, the month has been wet and mild.
“We’re running well above normal in the temperature category,” said...
MU Extension energy programs explore efficiency and alternatives for homes, farms,...
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Don Day, 573-882-6385; 573-823-1570 (cell)
COLUMBIA, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension is offering educational programs throughout the state on energy efficiency and alternative energy for the home, farm and...
Extension viticulturist to work with wineries
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Dean Volenberg, 573-882-0476
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Dean Volenberg is a new viticulture and winery operations specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
Volenberg began work in February as assistant extension professor for...
Youngsters learn to make healthy snacks through MU Extension program
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lynda Zimmerman, 573-642-0755
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Students give fun, healthy snacks an A-plus in University of Missouri Extension’s Kids in the Kitchen program.
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade learn...
