Ozarks Farm & Neighbor Newspaper – written for, by & about farmers

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

Story source: Joe Horner, 573-882-9339

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In times of low milk prices, dairy farmers watch costs and boost production.

Five Dairy Profit Seminars could help bring changes.

Topics range from cutting costly calfhood diseases...

Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Timothy J. Safranski, 573-884-7994

COLUMBIA, Mo.– The 2015 Missouri Pork Expo is Feb. 10-11 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia.

Tim Safranski, University of Missouri Extension state swine specialist, says...

Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Teng Teeh Lim, 573-882-9519

COLUMBIA, Mo.– A flame flares from a torch near a greenhouse. It’s not there for light; it’s biogas from the anaerobic digester within the greenhouse.

The University of Missouri has...

Applications Now Available for 28th Year of the Missouri Agribusiness Academy...

Media contact:
Linda Geist
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9185
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: Lee Ann Woolery, 573-884-9025

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A former folklorist for the New York Folklore Society is the new director of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival as it enters its 36th year.

Lisa Overholser will lead the...

Media contact:
Jason Vance
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9731
E-Mail: [email protected]

Story source: David Reinbott, 573-545-3516

COLUMBIA, Mo.– Prices for all commodities are lower than they have been the last few years, and that will put some economic stress on many farmers.

“I think farmers need to have a good...