SDS appears in Missouri soybean fields
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Laura E. Sweets, 573-884-7307
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is showing up in soybean fields across the state. Farmers should scout fields thoroughly for symptoms of SDS.
SDS, caused by the soil fungus...
GPS technology helps rural emergency volunteers
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Frank Wideman, 573-547-4504
FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. – GPS technology saves property owners money and makes work easier for emergency responders in the Ozark foothills.
University of Missouri Extension natural resources...
Veterans interested in farming can get help from MU Extension
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-882-2731
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and the AgrAbility Project are reaching out to returning veterans who have an interest in farming.
Karen Funkenbusch, MU Extension safety...
September-seeded clover gives early spring growth
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Spring-season frost seeding makes an easy way to add clover to grass pasture. Fall seeding works better, says Rob Kallenbach.
Fall rains work legume seeds into the soil...
New program helps small retailers offer healthy food
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Kara K. Lubischer , 314-516-6392
ST. LOUIS, Mo.– You don’t have transportation to the grocery store. You’re traveling. You need something quick and healthy to eat. But it’s not always easy to find...
Osher at Mizzou expands learning opportunities across Missouri
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lucille Salerno, 573-884-5927
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The golden years just got a bit more golden for seniors 50 and older in outstate Missouri. University of Missouri Extension’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute...
Osher moves to new location for fall classes
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Don Nicholson, 573-248-7736
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Did you ever wonder why we wear clothes? Or how Habitat for Humanity is reshaping the world’s developing countries? Or how ancient Chinese gambled?
If you’re in the...
Garden journal and calendar available from MU Extension
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Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Donna Aufdenberg, 573-238-2420
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – There are many steps to creating a beautiful, productive garden. Soil preparation, mulching, adding compost, starting seeds, when to plant and when to harvest are just...
Field day on cover crops set for Sept. 5
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Kent Shannon, 573-445-9792
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Researchers will present the results of long-term studies on cover crops, bioenergy and sustainable production at the Goodwater Field Day, Friday, Sept. 5. The event begins at...
Wheat numbers good in Missouri variety tests
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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. – Wheat yields at Missouri tests sites were good, according to the 2014 Missouri wheat variety crop performance report.
Bill Wiebold, University of...
