Missouri weather makes lawn management difficult
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Lee Miller, 573-882-5623
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Any grass can be grown in Missouri, but none grow well because of the state’s cold winters and hot summers.
University of Missouri Extension turfgrass specialist Lee Miller...
El Nino/La Nina can help forecast crop yields
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Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tony Lupo, 573-884-1638
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Water temperatures in the tropical Pacific can end up having a lot to do with the price of corn in Missouri, thanks to El Nino and La Nina, says a University of Missouri...
MU Summer Fire School covers more than firefighting
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Kevin Zumwalt, 573-882-4735
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Water is the firefighter’s traditional weapon of choice, but it can also be a deadly enemy.
Missouri’s plentiful rivers, streams and lakes are a treasured...
MU tool helps farmers decide on pasture insurance
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Raymond E. Massey, 573-884-7788
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Is pasture insurance right for your farm? The answer could be yes, no or maybe.
University of Missouri Extension recently launched an online tool that can help farmers decide...
June grass growth doubles May’s low hay production
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213; Craig A. Roberts, 573-882-0481; Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grass grows in June just like it should have in May, says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension...
Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, July 14-15, gives take-home ideas on beef genetics
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Jared Decker, 573-882-2504
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A Cattlemen’s Boot Camp aims to help producers gain more profits from beef herds. The meeting, July 14-15 at the University of Missouri, helps beginners and advanced...
Well owners need to regularly test water
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Bob Broz, 573-882-0085
COLUMBIA, Mo.– If you use well water for cooking and drinking, you should regularly test the water for contamination, says a University of Missouri Extension water quality specialist.
“Bacteria...
AgrAbility program helps horse trainer begin ride of his life
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-882-2731
NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. – Zane Volkmann always wanted to be a horse trainer.
A serious accident weeks before his senior year of high school slowed his gait, but it didn’t throw him.
He...
Ag tech fair shows new monitoring tools at MU Bradford Research...
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – New monitoring technology helps farmers track crops and pastures. Four new applications will be shown at a Farmer Technology Field Day, July 17 at...
4-H’ers learn about fish art, Asian carp and more at state...
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Shannon White, 573-884-0790
FULTON, Mo. – Thirty-nine 4-H members and their families participated in a fishing derby, casting contest and skill-a-thon during the annual 4-H Sportfishing State Event held recently at...
