Study space heater claims carefully
Media contact:
Cooperative Media Group
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-3967
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Robert A. Schultheis, 417-859-2044
MARSHFIELD, Mo. –Buyers trying to reduce winter heating costs should closely examine claims by manufacturers of infrared space heaters, said a University of Missouri...
National cover crop conference broadcast live to sites in Missouri
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Debi Kelly, 573-882-1905; Rob Myers, 573-882-1547
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Farmers and farm advisers can participate in a free national forum on cover crops and soil health.
On Feb. 18, almost 200 sites across the country,...
Bitterly cold temperatures are a reality check for the Show-Me State
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. – The polar vortex that brought bitter cold temperatures to Missouri in early January left some Missourians lamenting that it’s never been this cold.
Not so. We’ve...
Renters can save money with simple energy practices
Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Rebecca Blocker, 573-756-4539
FARMINGTON, Mo.– Renters as well as homeowners can save money by using less energy at home.
A lot of simple practices can cut renters’ energy costs every month, says Rebecca Blocker,...
Show-Me-Select beef meeting set for Jan. 30 at St. Joseph, Mo.
Media contact:
Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Jim Humphrey, 816-324-3147; David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519; Amie Schleicher, 660-744-6231; Shawn Deering, 660-726-5610
SAVANNAH, Mo. – Beef producers in northwestern Missouri will meet in St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 30, to...
1944 4-H trip inspired $250,000 endowment
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Cheryl L Reams, 573-882-2680
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The seeds for Missouri’s first National 4-H Congress Endowment Fund were planted in 1944, when a young Cape Girardeau County farm boy took his first train ride to...
Missouri Blueberry School conference set for Feb. 21-22 in Springfield
Media contact:
Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Patrick L. Byers, 417-881-8909
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is poised to challenge Missouri blueberry growers in 2014.
This invasive fruit fly will be the subject of the keynote address at this...
