Ridding farm of toxic fescue begins on infected hay fields
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Justin Sexten, 573-882-8154
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Renovate hay fields first when replacing toxic fescue with new novel endophyte varieties.
“Toxin-free hay makes establishing toxin-free pastures easier,” says...
Harvesting timber can provide multiple benefits
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Selling timber can be very profitable. While it depends on the quality of the timber, prices are higher than they’ve ever been.
“A standing tract of timber can bring...
Program to reduce bee kills begins
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Moneen M Jones, 573-379-5431
PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Pollinator Conservancy Program offers beekeepers new ways to protect hives from pesticide drift.
The group is working with the DriftWatch Specialty Crop Site...
Time to replace toxic fescue, when beef prices are good
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Craig A. Roberts, 573-882-0481
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Good beef prices give herd owners a chance to upgrade pastures to remove toxic fescue.
“Replant pastures when prices rise or you will be stuck with bad grass when...
MU Extension offers educational grain marketing game
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Mark Jenner, 660-679-4167
BUTLER, Mo.– After a successful run last year, University of Missouri Extension is offering a second round of the online grain marketing game “Show-Me Market Showdown” from March 2...
Get the most out of your tax refund
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. – Some people see their tax refund as a chance to splurge.
Not so fast, says Andrew Zumwalt, personal finance specialist with University of Missouri Extension. For the wise, a...
Sugarcane aphids may be problem for sorghum growers in 2015
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Missouri sorghum growers may find white sugarcane aphids gumming up harvest equipment and reducing yields this fall, says University of Missouri Extension entomologist Wayne...
Women learn to navigate farm ownership
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705
QUEEN CITY, Mo. – Your farmer husband dies or divorces you. Or you and your siblings inherit the family farm. You join the ranks of the country’s 1 million lady landowners.
What now?
Universit...
More than 80 compete in 4-H state meats contest
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Bob McNary, 417-358-2158
COLUMBIA, Mo.– The University of Missouri Extension 4-H state meats contest on Feb. 7 drew more than 30 competing 4-H members. More than 50 FFA students also participated as practice for upcoming...
Conference looks at opportunities with small acreages, March 7 in St....
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Randa Doty, 660-582-8101
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.– Small acreages offer a variety of ways to generate income, ranging from raising fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry to enhancing your property for outdoor recreation or...
