MU bobwhite quail/native pollinator field day set for June 20
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Curt Wohleber
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Robert A. Pierce II, 573-882-4337; Tim Reinbott, 573-884-7945
COLUMBIA, Mo.–The University of Missouri’s Bradford Research Center will host a bobwhite quail and native pollinator field day Thursday, June 20,...
Fescue hay comes up short in May as weather, day length...
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story sources: Craig A. Roberts, 573-882-0481; Robert L. Kallenbach, 573-884-2213
COLUMBIA, Mo. – First-cutting of hay from fescue fields fizzled after a promising start, say University of Missouri forage specialists.
“We’r...
Update: Aurora Grand Meat Co. Resumes Operations
Oklahoma State University welcomes freshman class at convocation; fall semester begins...
Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis and other campus leaders welcomed what is expected to be the second largest freshman class in university history at new student convocation Friday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. OSU’s fall semester begins Monday.
Student enrollment continues, but the current new freshman class stands at more...
AgrAbility helps 93-year-old farmer
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Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Karen Funkenbusch, 573-884-1268
NAPOLEON, Mo. – Harry Keutzer has farmed almost all of his 93 years. Despite aging knees, he doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon.
The Missouri AgrAbility Project helps him maintain his...
A more holistic approach to animal research needed
For whatever reason, the vast majority of animal research has been conducted during a certain season – breeding season. To bring this to light, Scott Loss, assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, teamed up with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists.
“The breeding s...
When do farmers need energy audits on their farms?
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Curt Wohleber
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-882-5409
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Don Day, 573-882-6385
COLUMBIA, Mo.–In general, it’s a good idea for farmers to look at energy use on their farm every five years and consider opportunities to reduce energy...
MU Extension outlines administrative structure changes
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Michael D. Ouart
Vice Provost and Director
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-7477
E-Mail: [email protected]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – As part of an ongoing initiative to fulfill its mission, University of Missouri Extension has adopted a new administrative structure to support long-term and short-term objectives. Vice Provost...