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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21...

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WASHINGTON, December 12, 2015—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris...

Lenders learn risk-management plan protects beef prices in falling market

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

Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861

ROLLA, Mo. – With feeder-calf prices still falling, beef producers can protect current prices on their calves. But they won’t make as much money as they could have if they had sold...

Long-term effects of crop rotation and tillage to be presented at...

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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. – Yields of corn and soybean are higher when planting is rotated from year to year, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.

Wiebold...

Shopping safely online

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However, even in their rush, online shoppers should take precautions while on the Internet.

“The most important thing to keep in mind when you’re shopping online is to use your common sense and trust your instincts,” said Sissy Osteen, Oklahoma State University resource management specialist. “If it doesn’t make sense or the deal seems too good to b...

Applications Now Available for 29th Missouri Agribusiness Academy

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Applications Now Available for 29th Missouri Agribusiness Academy...

USDA Provides Loan Guarantee Conditional Commitment to Build Georgia Biofuel Plant

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a conditional commitment for a $70 million loan guarantee to help build a cellulosic biorefinery in central Georgia. USDA is providing the loan guarantee conditional commitment, an important milestone in the ongoing development of the project, through its Biorefinery A...

USDA Announces $40 Million Available to Help Ranchers Restore Sage Grouse...

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $40 million to help ranchers and other partners in 11 western states restore and protect sagebrush habitat for greater sage-grouse on privately-owned land....

USDA Announces Funding Available for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Programs

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $17.6 million in funding to support research and outreach activities that will help growers, producers, and processors find innovative ways to improve organic agriculture....

Avian flu may force poultry industry to change how it does...

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

Story source: Jeffre D. Firman, 573-882-9427

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The price of eggs, which this year hit an all-time high of nearly $4 per dozen, is coming down as poultry producers rebound from a devastating outbreak of avian flu.

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Spice up holiday dishes with herbs

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

Story source: Janet Hackert, 660-425-6434

BETHANY, Mo. – ’Tis the season to experiment with fresh herbs in holiday dips and dishes.

If you’re new to using fresh herbs, the holidays are a good time to dabble in these...

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