USDA Announces Grants to Support Schools in Meeting New School Meal...
Missouri corn variety test yields spotty
Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Howard Mason, 573-882-2307; William J. Wiebold, 573-673-4128 (cell); 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Timely planting played a large part in corn yields listed in the 2015 University of Missouri Variety Testing Program...
How USDA Partners With 1890’s Land-Grant Universities
Show-Me-Select heifers average $2,374 at bred replacement sale at Fruitland, Mo.
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Erin Larimore, 573-243-3581; David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The sale was small, but 70 registered bidders lifted the average price to $2,374 for 133 Show-Me-Select heifers at Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock...
Using mushrooms to aid in the production of biofuels
A recent $110,000 USDA-NIFA grant through the South Central Region Sun Grant Program was awarded to Mark Wilkins, associate professor in OSU’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, to aid in BioPEC’s mission. Joined by Michael Buser and Stephen Marek, from OSU, and Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas, the team will look to con...
USDA Secretary Vilsack Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants...
USDA Invests $6.5 Million to Help Conserve Water, Improve Water Quality...
Urban and Non-Traditional Agriculture Matching Grants Available
Prepping pastures for next year
Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Miller, 417-448-2560
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A farmer’s most economical forage harvesters are livestock, says a University of Missouri Extension agronomist.
“They...
Bob Idel and FCS Financial named ‘4-H Bridge Builder’
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Cheryl L Reams
Executive Director
Missouri 4-H Foundation
Phone: 573-882-2680
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. —Bob Idel and FCS Financial were honored with the Missouri 4-H Foundation Nelson Trickey Bridge Builder award Sept. 21 in Columbia. Idel, who is a vice president at FCS Financial, also serves as a Missouri...
