Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Research Showing Significant Improvement...
OSU introduces new hard white wheat variety
Stardust is the first hard white wheat variety released by OSU since OK Rising in 2008.
The new variety, whose parentage includes OK Rising, features an improved level of sprout tolerance with agronomic capabilities and yield potential comparable to some of OSU’s most popular hard red varieties.
Its quality characteristics and lighter brancoat make...
4-H meats judging contest draws youth from across Missouri
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Linda Geist
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University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
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Story source: Shane Potter, 573-882-3835
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging contest on Feb. 6 drew 38 competing 4-H members. More than 50 FFA students also participated as practice for...
Secretaries Jewell, Vilsack Applaud President Obama's Designation of Three New National...
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Large-Scale, Targeted Conservation Projects...
USDA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Join Forces to...
Premier canola event set for Feb. 18 in Enid
“It’s a great opportunity to learn from and speak with leading experts in the field, and interact with more than 300 new or veteran canola producers and industry members,” said Ron Sholar, Great Plains Canola Association executive director. “This will be the premier canola education and training event in the region for 2016.”
There is no cost to...
There is light at the end of the tunnel after wildfires
“Many people don’t understand the role of fire in the ecosystem,” said John Weir, research associate in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. “Fire has been, and still is, an essential part of maintaining healthy native grassland, shrubland and forest ecosystems and has positive impacts.”
The proper use...
Quick facts when considering Social Security benefits
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Cynthia Crawford, 573-882-5115
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Little-known facts about Social Security can have a big impact on benefits, says Cynthia Crawford, University of Missouri Extension personal financial planning specialist.
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