First aid for leaky basements
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: GeistLi@missouri.edu
Story source: Michael Goldschmidt, 573-884-0905
COLUMBIA, Mo. – If your basement sprung a leak during recent intense rainfalls, you’re not alone.
Two years of drought followed by heavy autumn rainfalls created the perfect storm...
Halloween candy is dandy, in moderation
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: GeistLi@missouri.edu
Story source: Tammy Roberts, 660-679-4167
BUTLER, Mo. – Dentist bills scare us more than goblins lining the sidewalks on Halloween.
When the candy monster lurks, parents can pull out their bag of tricks to keep sugar at bay, says...
A dog’s inspiring story helps 4-H’ers learn about bullying
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: GeistLi@missouri.edu
Story source: Amanda Meek, 314-400-7386
ST. LOUIS – Brought back to life three times on the operating table, a dog named Marshall lives to help Missouri 4-H’ers teach others about bullying.
October is National Bullying Prevention...
Farmers fret as wet October hampers harvest; forecast calls for less...
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: DaileyD@missouri.edu
Story sources: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908; William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – With potential record yields still in fields, crop farmers fret with wet weather in October, especially in northern and...
Farmers face critical farm bill decisions; four MU November meetings offer...
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: DaileyD@missouri.edu
Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Four meetings will be held in November to explain the decisions required of all participants in USDA farm bill programs.
“Critical decisions must be made that have long-term...
Ghost stories rivet audiences, boost economies
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: GeistLi@missouri.edu
Story source: Lee Ann Woolery, 573-884-9025
COLUMBIA, Mo. – His ghost stories are eye-popping, heart-stopping, white-knuckle, edge-of-the-seat thrilling.
Larry Brown’s voice rises and plummets to tell the story of the Missouri...
Show-Me-Select fall heifer sales attract record numbers, MU specialists report
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: DaileyD@missouri.edu
Story sources: David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519; Judy Burton, 573-289-1979
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Early on, Eldon Cole guessed he had 400 Show-Me-Select bred heifers to sell on Nov. 21. With consignments tallied, he has 540.
“It’l...
Lower feed costs, less production lead to record livestock prices.
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: VanceJJ@missouri.edu
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.– The marketing outlook for cattle is basically a continuation of the last couple years, with more record prices.
University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ron Plain told...
Dairy should remain profitable in 2015
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: VanceJJ@missouri.edu
Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Dairy producers are coming off a tremendously profitable 2014, and the outlook for 2015 is promising.
“Feed costs have dropped and should be lower next year,” says Joe...
Grass farmers convene at Lake Ozark to share ideas on grazing...
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: DaileyD@missouri.edu
Story source: Joetta Roberts, 573-499-0886
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grasslands, the animals that graze them and soils that grow them are featured in the Missouri Forage and Grassland Council meeting, Nov. 3-4 at Lake Ozark, Missouri.
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