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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Outlines USDA Efforts to Raise a Healthier Generation...

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PORTLAND, Maine, March 14, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined the need for a generational commitment to improve childhood nutrition, which will lead to a healthier generation of Americans. While health and nutrition are complex topics, Vilsack noted USDA has made significant focus on improving consumers’ access to information a...

Students cross borders to lend aid during Spring Break

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Unlike many college students around the country, the Oklahoma State University chapter of Engineers Without Borders (OSU-EWB) won’t be hitting the beach this spring break. For the fourth consecutive year, the team is headed on a philanthropic trip to the community of Seis de Mayo, Honduras.

OSU-EWB has been visiting the village since the spring of...

Anger management: Don’t let the cork blow

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Wendy Brumbaugh, 573-633-2640

SHELBYVILLE, Mo. – If you’re angry, don’t keep it bottled up or your cork might blow, says University of Missouri Extension family financial...

Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest to Capture Best of Farm, Rural Life

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The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 4th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to help capture the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs and videos. The contest runs through July 1....

OSU-UML recognizes Council of Confederated Chilocco Tribes

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Representatives from Gov. Mary Fallin’s Cabinet, Oklahoma State University, OSU’s University Multispectral Laboratories, and the Ponca City Development Authority recognized the Council of Confederated Chilocco Tribes at a ceremony today at the Chilocco Indian School. 

The five tribes that comprise the council received flags flown by the US...

Raising calving-ease heifers takes more than genetics

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

Story sources: David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519; Gentrie Shafer, 660-265-4541

TRENTON, Mo. –Breeding beef heifers for quality takes more than better genetics. It requires attention to details.

Dave Patterson,...

MU study shows economic impact of Missouri’s dairy industry

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Media contact:
Michelle Proctor
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program
Phone: 573-884-6596
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Missouri’s dairy product manufacturing and production industry revenues translated into annual statewide economic...

Poison or candy? Kids might mistake toxic items for look-alike treats

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Media contact:
Linda Geist
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Wyatt Miller, 816-776-6961

RICHMOND, Mo. – Parents often trick sick children into taking their medicine by disguising it as candy.

But that innocent deception by well-meaning parents...

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Personnel Announcements

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"I am pleased to announce today the appointment of Anne MacMillan and Oscar Gonzales, Jr. as USDA Deputy Chiefs of Staff. Anne and Oscar will jointly take on the responsibilities of a number of staff members from the Office of the Secretary who have moved on to new roles at USDA and elsewhere. Anne MacMillan, who currently serves as a Senior...

Helping your soil be all it can be

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

Story source: Jennifer Schutter, 660-665-9866

Related radio news story by Debbie Johnson. For downloadable broadcast-quality audio, contact Johnson at 573-882-9183.

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The earth beneath your feet...

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