Consumers see more meat on plates when farmers respond to good...
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Consumers see more meat on their plates when farmers respond to higher livestock prices.
But with lower prices, meat supplies fell 9 percent from 2007 to 2012. With recent higher...
Website shows impact of land-grant universities
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Communications and Marketing
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo.– The University of Missouri has announced its participation in the recently launched National Land-grant Impacts website (http://landgrantimpacts.tamu.edu), a centralized resource that highlights...
Employer responsibility under the Affordable Care Act
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Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Brenda J. Procter, 573-882-3820
COLUMBIA, Mo. – This is the first year that the Affordable Care Act will require some businesses to offer health insurance.
“For employers that have 100 or more employees, the...
FAPRI baseline shows lower farm income
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Westhoff, 573-882-4647
COLUMBIA, Mo.– There will be a significant drop in net farm income this year.
That was part of the message the Food and Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri delivered...
MU Extension offers help with fence laws
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705
UNIONVILLE, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension offers classes on the state’s complex fencing laws on March 24 and April 2.
March 24 classes will be held 6:30-9 p.m. in Atchison, Audrain,...
Turnaround in beef prices in sight
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. – There have been a lot of changes at Jennings Premium Meats since it opened for business in 1954. One recent change is what customers are buying.
“When the beef prices...
Bird flu pops up at Missouri turkey farms
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Jeffre D. Firman, 573-882-9427
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Two turkey flocks in Missouri have been diagnosed with bird flu. The farms are located in Asbury and Fortuna. According to the USDA’s National Veterinary Services lab,...
February in Missouri: Cold!
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. – Missourians who dressed in layers, wool hats and warm mittens will not be surprised to learn that February set low-temperature records.
“Preliminary data indicates that...
MU Extension offers finance workshops in Carroll, Chariton and Saline 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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Taking a bite out of carp
Media contact:
Kent Faddis
Producer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5361
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Mark Morgan, 573-882-9525
Asian carp is an invasive fish that is spreading through Midwestern rivers, displacing native species. In this video news story, learn how a commercial fishing industry based on Asian carp could...
