Test well water annually
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. – The human body is more than 70 percent water and it needs to be replenished every day. But how good is the water you’re drinking?
If you have a private well, testing the water...
Botanical extreme sport: re-blooming poinsettia
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Every year Americans buy millions of poinsettias. But what do you do with all those plants after the holidays? Many people just throw them away, but there’s...
El Nino and its impact on Missouri winter
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is upon us. Will it be cold and snowy or will there be a mild winter this year in Missouri?
That’s not an easy call, even though December is off to a warm start....
The Great Plains Growers Conference and Trade Show has something for...
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tim Baker, 660-663-3232
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The 20th annual Great Plains Growers Conference will attract home gardeners and commercial growers from the Midwest and beyond.
The three-day conference, Jan. 7-9, 2016, in...
Long-term effects of crop rotation and tillage to be presented at...
Media contact:
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. – Yields of corn and soybean are higher when planting is rotated from year to year, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.
Wiebold...
Lenders learn risk-management plan protects beef prices in falling market
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861
ROLLA, Mo. – With feeder-calf prices still falling, beef producers can protect current prices on their calves. But they won’t make as much money as they could have if they had sold...
Avian flu may force poultry industry to change how it does...
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Jeffre D. Firman, 573-882-9427
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The price of eggs, which this year hit an all-time high of nearly $4 per dozen, is coming down as poultry producers rebound from a devastating outbreak of avian flu.
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Spice up holiday dishes with herbs
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Janet Hackert, 660-425-6434
BETHANY, Mo. – ’Tis the season to experiment with fresh herbs in holiday dips and dishes.
If you’re new to using fresh herbs, the holidays are a good time to dabble in these...
Keeping the Christmas tree in good shape through the holiday
Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Hank Stelzer, 573-882-4444
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best part of the holidays for many families is choosing and decorating the Christmas tree.
While some people prefer a care-free artificial tree, for others the fragrance...
MU Extension offers sessions for public board members
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705
MOBERLY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a two-session program in January for public board members.
“The public demands more of its public servants all of the time, and...
