Estate planning class offered in February
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Darla Campbell, 660-457-3469
COLUMBIA, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension is offering a three-week course on farm and small business estate planning at several locations in February.
The class will be held 6-9 p.m. on...
Businesses using health reimbursement plans could be in a pickle
Media contact:
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. – A glitch on your taxes is the kind of thing that can keep you awake at night. For some employers, an announcement late last year could lead to many sleepless nights....
2015 sign-up deadline for Affordable Care Act marketplace fast approaching
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Brenda J. Procter, 573-882-3820; Graham McCaulley, 573-882-2005
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Time is running out if you want to get insurance through the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace.
“If you don’t...
Dairy profit seminars, Feb. 23-27, set at five places across Missouri
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. – In times of low milk prices, dairy farmers watch costs and boost production.
Five Dairy Profit Seminars could help bring changes.
Topics range from cutting costly calfhood diseases...
Missouri Pork Expo set for Feb. 10-11
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Timothy J. Safranski, 573-884-7994
COLUMBIA, Mo.– The 2015 Missouri Pork Expo is Feb. 10-11 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia.
Tim Safranski, University of Missouri Extension state swine specialist, says...
Anaerobic digester generates energy, reduces odors
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Teng Teeh Lim, 573-882-9519
COLUMBIA, Mo.– A flame flares from a torch near a greenhouse. It’s not there for light; it’s biogas from the anaerobic digester within the greenhouse.
The University of Missouri has...
Increased dairy supply, steady demand lead to drop in prices
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Milk prices at the farm level are expected to be about $6 a hundredweight lower than the record prices in 2014.
“That is not going to be fun for producers,” says Joe...
Cattle continue to trend higher; hog markets ‘yo-yo’
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.– The song remains the same for the cattle market: tight supplies and high prices.
“Supplies are going to remain tight for some time, and domestic and export demand for beef...
Farmers need to watch markets carefully in 2015
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.– Prices for all commodities are lower than they have been the last few years, and that will put some economic stress on many farmers.
“I think farmers need to have a good...
New MU Extension specialist to lead St. Louis Storytelling Festival
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lee Ann Woolery, 573-884-9025
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A former folklorist for the New York Folklore Society is the new director of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival as it enters its 36th year.
Lisa Overholser will lead the...
