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USDA Announces Speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2013–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Managing Risk in the 21st Century,” Feb. 21-22 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will present the keynote address, followed by guest speaker former Senator Thoma...

Spring gardening seminar set for Feb. 23 in Jefferson City

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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: James Quinn, 573-634-2824

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Cole County University of Missouri Extension Center, Lincoln University and Central Missouri Master Gardeners will present the...

Proper combine settings reduce grain loss, improve grain quality

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Media contact:
Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Mark Hanna, 515-294-0468

COLUMBIA, Mo.– When adjusting the settings on a combine, there needs to be a balance between acceptable grain loss and acceptable grain quality.

Maintaining...

USDA Announces Investments in Bioenergy Research and Development to Spur New...

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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a state-of-the-art bioindustrial facility at Renmatix today, where he announced $25 million to fund research and development of next-generation renewable energy and high-value biobased products from a variety of biomass sources....

Higher education chancellor presents legislative agenda focusing on need for college...

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Higher education chancellor presents legislative agenda focusing on need for college completion With the demand for employees who have certificates and degrees increasing, college completion has never been a higher priority in the state of Oklahoma than it is now. That was the message delivered by Chancellor Glen D. Johnson as he presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's upcoming legislative agenda to Tulsa-area lawmakers,...

Agriculture Secretary Appoints New National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) for the 2012-2014 term. Established in 1971, the 17-member NACMPI meets on food safety concerns and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on matters affecting federal and...

Understanding system is key to uniform application of anhydrous ammonia

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Media contact:
Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Mark Hanna, 515-294-0468

COLUMBIA, Mo.– For uniform application of anhydrous ammonia, it’s important to understand the system you’re using, said an agricultural engineer...

Emergency farm loans available after USDA disaster designations

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Media contact:
Jason Vance
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Ron Plain, 573-882-0134

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Thirty-one Missouri counties are among almost 600 counties across the U.S. that have been designated by the USDA as primary natural disaster...

USDA Designates 597 Counties in 2013 as Disaster Areas Due to...

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and heat, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. These are the first disaster designations made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2013....

USDA Highlights 2012 Investments to Build Stronger Rural Communities

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WASHINGTON, January 9, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a report highlighting USDA Rural Development’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 investments in job creation, businesses, infrastructure and housing for Americans living in rural communities across the nation....
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