3 keys to emergency preparedness
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Eric Evans, 573-884-8984, 573-999-4207 (cell)
COLUMBIA, Mo.– While security experts and law enforcement personnel are determined to make sure events like the Boston Marathon bombing never happen again, emergency...
4-H members fight hunger with Invest an Acre
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Steven A. Henness, 573-884-6618
COLUMBIA, Mo.– 4-H members are seeking donations from Missouri farmers for the Invest an Acre program as part of a 4-H Revolution of Responsibility campaign to find solutions to hunger...
MU Thompson Farm board hears updates on beef AI studies, pastures,...
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Rod Geisert, 573-884-0934; David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519; Jon Schreffler, 660-485-6576
SPICKARD, Mo.—New research at the MU Thompson Farm beef herd in Grundy County was discussed by the advisory board, Tuesday,...
Disaster-readiness resources from MU Extension
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Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
University of Missouri Extension has resources to help you and your family prepare for and recover from floods and other disasters.
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Randy Mertens
Coordinator of Media Relations
University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Phone: 573-882-3237
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The swan raced neck-and-neck with the Gumdrop Express, the yellow duck with its giant head steadily guided her ducklings to shore, while the...
Planting corn in wet soil can damage root system
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Brent Myers, 573-882-4257; William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri corn growers chomping at the bit to plant should practice patience to prevent harm to their plants’ root...
Farmland values: Boom or bubble?
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Low interest rates and record income per acre have driven farmland values much higher over the last decade. The increase has led to concerns of a repeat of the farm crisis of the...
Watch for farm equipment on roads during planting season
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-882-2731
SHELBINA, Mo. – It was like any other day in the 40-plus years that Kent Blades had been farming. A lifelong Monroe County farmer, Blades was driving from one part of the farm to...
Lower break-even for cattle and hog producers
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Cattle prices have been at record highs the last few years. The reason is less meat on the market.
“Last year’s meat supply was 217.9 pounds per person, down 19.7 pounds...
MU Extension market outlook sees downward price trend for crops
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Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: David Reinbott, 573-545-3516
COLUMBIA, Mo.–With good weather in 2013 crop production could increase, pushing prices down.
“I think corn and beans are going to ratchet lower,” said University of Missouri...
