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USDA’s May 9, 2014, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report...

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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2014 – The next World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 12 noon ET on May 9, will present USDA’s initial assessment of U.S. and world crop supply and demand prospects and U.S. prices for the 2014/15 marketing year. It will also present the first calendar-year 2015 projections of U....

NASFA announces scholarship recipients

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The Native American Staff and Faculty Association has announced the recipients of its fall 2014 scholarship. Students were chosen for their academic achievements, campus leadership and involvement with the Native American community. Each student will receive $1,500 toward educational costs for the fall semester. 

Oklahoma

Claremore

Sarah Towry,...

Agreement advances strategic partnership with Chinese university

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Agreement advances strategic partnership with Chinese university Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Southwest Jiaotong University to cooperate in establishing several joint programs to advance faculty development and student exchanges.
One of the main objectives for the SWJTU delegation, during its April 25 visit, was to seek OSU’s expertise in the...

OSU Center for Health Sciences president receives Outstanding Distinguished Service Award

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Dr. Kayse Shrum The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association presented Kayse M. Shrum, DO, president of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, with the Outstanding & Distinguished Service Award at its 114th Annual Convention, which was held April 24-27 at the Embassy Suites Norman Hotel & Conference Center in Norman, Okla. This award is given...

Alfalfa weevil survived winter, larvae threaten first-cutting hay

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Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Wayne C. Bailey, 573-864-9905

COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Alfalfa fields face a double hit by weevils this spring. There are more adult weevils than I’ve ever seen,” says Wayne Bailey.

In 29 years of scouting...

Unplug and recharge during Screen-Free Week, May 5-11

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Sara E. Gable, 573-882-4628

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Parents may find it staggering to know that 2- to 5-year-olds watch 25 hours of television each week, said Sara Gable, University of Missouri Extension human environmental...

Cold rain right after planting causes problems

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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. – It may be too early to think about replanting corn yet, but it’s a good time to look at guides from University of Missouri Extension or seed...

Cash does grow on trees

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Media contact:
Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Michael Gold, 573-884-1448

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri river hills would look beautiful lined with chestnut trees and they’d turn a pretty profit.

“Missouri has a lot of acres in the river hills, which are...

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and midsized producers; $8.8 million in technical assistance for small, socially-disadvantaged pr...

Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Captures Best of Farm, Rural Life

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The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the 5th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, entries must be submitted by June 30 and winning shots will be displayed at the State Fair....
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