Food and Agriculture Groups Express Support, Optimism for New Opportunities in...
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Help Grow Rural...
Spring cleaning tips and tricks
“People spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, and a good portion of that is spent at home,” said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. “Keeping your house in order makes living in the space more enjoyable and it reduces the risk of falling, which increase as we get older.”
Peek suggested...
Avoid planting invasive species into your landscapes
Bradford pear trees, among other invasive species, have become a popular choice for landowners over the years to add beauty to their property. However, that beauty spreads like wildfire into other areas and chokes out native plant life.
“This attractive tree is common in landscapes across much of eastern Oklahoma and is beginning to invade adjacent...
Nitrogen added for grass growth boosts toxin levels in old fescue
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Craig A. Roberts, 573-882-0481
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Nitrogen makes grass grow. Spreading fertility produces more pounds of forage, which cows convert to protein: beef and milk.
Adding nitrogen to pastures would be a...
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
USDA Announces Rural Schools Payments
It is time to start making spring garden preparations
Casey Hentges, host of the popular television program “Oklahoma Gardening,” said a well-planned, properly managed home garden can supply families with a bounty of flavorful, high-quality fresh vegetables from spring through fall.
“Before gardeners start putting seeds in the ground, preparation of the garden site is an important factor to consider t...
OSU recommends producers review their interest rates and repayment terms
“Analyzing interest rates and repayment terms is one step in examining your cost position,” he said. “The interest rate environment for agricultural producers overall is positive, making it a good time to refinance a variable interest rate note to fixed-term financing.”
At some point, the interest rate market will change, and the change will likely...
Free class offers help for people with chronic health conditions
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Janet Hackert, 660-425-6434
BETHANY, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension is offering a free six-week class to help those living with chronic health conditions.
Friends, families, caregivers and others are welcome to...
