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High-quality beef draws premium prices, MU Extension specialist tells beef council

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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: David J. Patterson, 573-882-7519

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – Beef farmers can improve the quality of their herds—and get paid for it. The technology is proven, ready to use and waiting on the shelf.

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Obama Administration Announces New Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today, as President Obama went to Ohio State University to discuss the Administration’s all-out, all-of-the-above strategy for American energy, the White House announced up to $35 million over three years to support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The projects funded thr...

Baking with sugar substitutes

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Susan Mills-Gray, 816-380-8460

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–An easy way to cut back on calories without feeling deprived is to cook or bake with artificial sweeteners, says a University of...

Secretary Vilsack Releases Report Highlighting Obama Administration Accomplishments Supporting Renewable Energy...

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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a report highlighting the ways in which USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) contributes to U.S. energy independence and helps rural small businesses and farmers become more energy efficient. The Secretary also reminded eligible farmers, ranchers and rural bus...

Managing your garden’s soil moisture doesn’t have to be difficult

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Marlin Bates, 816-270-2141

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Managing soil moisture is an important part of successful vegetable gardening in the Midwest, says a University of Missouri...

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent...

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms....

Steel-cut oats: What are they?

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Susan Mills-Gray, 816-380-8460

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Most of us are familiar with oats and oatmeal, but many are not sure what steel-cut oats are.

“This is a common question I...

Feb.-March temperatures: More lamb than lion

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Media contact:
Roger Meissen
Senior Information Specialist
University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group
Phone: 573-884-8696
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The budding trees and blooming flowers tell the story: This has been a particularly mild winter.

Related radio news story by Debbie...

Switch your lighting for energy savings

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Media contact:
Milly Carter
Administrative Associate, West Central Region
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 816-252-7717
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Marsha Alexander, 816-482-5850

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – Switching to more efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your home energy costs, notes a University of Missouri...

MU FAPRI report: Normal corn yields in 2012 could lower returns...

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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: Pat Westhoff, 573-882-4647

WASHINGTON – United States net farm income is projected at $95 billion for 2012, down from $98 billion in 2011, by a report to Congress today from the Food and...

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