Botanical extreme sport: re-blooming poinsettia
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Debbie Johnson
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University of Missouri Extension
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Story source: David H. Trinklein, 573-882-9631
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Every year Americans buy millions of poinsettias. But what do you do with all those plants after the holidays? Many people just throw them away, but there’s...
Obama Administration Announces Competition to Designate the Third and Final Round...
Financial resolutions for the New Year
As you are mulling your resolutions, think about paying closer attention to your personal bottom line in 2016.
“A new year obviously represents hope, but the holidays highlight a lot of frustrations as well,” said Sissy Osteen, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension resource management specialist. “The beginning of the year is a good time t...
Knowing your winter weather terms part of bracing for the cold...
“There’s a reason the National Weather Service describes winter storms as ‘deceptive killers.’ The severe weather doesn’t directly cause injury and death, but it can cause accidents on icy roads or hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold,” said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension food specialist. “Knowing ahead of tim...
El Nino and its impact on Missouri winter
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Debbie Johnson
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University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter is upon us. Will it be cold and snowy or will there be a mild winter this year in Missouri?
That’s not an easy call, even though December is off to a warm start....
Federal Agencies Release Update on National Biogas Activities
The Great Plains Growers Conference and Trade Show has something for...
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Debbie Johnson
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9183
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Tim Baker, 660-663-3232
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The 20th annual Great Plains Growers Conference will attract home gardeners and commercial growers from the Midwest and beyond.
The three-day conference, Jan. 7-9, 2016, in...
USDA Removes Farm Program Payments to Managers Not Actively Engaged in...
Older adults have special concerns during winter weather
With the opportunity for more bad weather to come, Oklahoma’s older citizens should keep safety in mind, said Jan Johnston, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension adulthood and aging specialist.
“During extreme winter weather, older adults should be mindful of particular safety concerns, including falling, hypothermia and frost bite before...
