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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week continued to remind producers to complete forms for the Census of Agriculture-the only source of uniform, comprehensive and impartial agricultural data for every county in the nation....

MU Extension regional directors appointed

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Media contact:
Michael D. Ouart
Vice Provost and Director
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-7477
E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA, Mo.– University of Missouri Extension announced the appointment of five regional directors as part of its ongoing realignment. The new regional directors join two existing regional directors as MU...

Advanced Nutrient Management Course scheduled for Feb. 5-6

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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: John A. Lory, 573-884-7815

COLUMBIA, Mo.–The University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program along with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation...

Drainage workshop offers field-tested approach to improve water management

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Media contact:
Mike Burden
Senior Information Specialist
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri
Phone: 573-882-5919
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Kelly Nelson, 660-739-4410

COLUMBIA, Mo. – For farmers looking to boost yields, manage drainage and improve water quality, subsurface drainage systems...

Feeder calf prices can be good, but feed costs depend on...

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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 source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861

BUFFALO, Mo. – Record-high calf prices don’t necessarily mean record-high profits in the beef business.

Scott Brown, University of Missouri livestock economist, said...

US Forest Service Announces Rural Schools Funding Details

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WASHINGTON Jan. 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that over $323 million will be paid to 41 states and Puerto Rico in two distributions to support local schools and roads as part of the Congressional one-year reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act....

USDA Finalizes New Microloan Program

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MEMPHIS, Jan. 15, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through t...

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Continuing His Service in the...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today regarding the announcement that he will continue his service in the Obama Administration....

Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese Removed from Store Shelves

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The State Milk Board, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, announced today that Homestead Creamery of Jamesport, Mo. is voluntarily withdrawing a batch of its Flory's Favorite cheese from the marketplace....

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Unlimited Opportunity in Rural America, Challenges American...

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NASHVILLE, Jan. 14, 2013— During an address today to the American Farm Bureau Federation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the unlimited potential of rural America, and also challenged rural Americans to embrace a proactive message that highlights this opportunity for the rest of the nation. Vilsack urged farmers and producers take a...
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