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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2014 -- The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release new 10-year agricultural projections on Feb. 13, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. EST. USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2023 will be posted to the Office of the Chief Economist’s (OCE) website at www.usda.gov/oce and available in MS Word and PDF formats. Projections data will...

Today, the President directed his Administration, working through the White House Rural Council, to lead a new 'Made in Rural America' export and investment initiative. This initiative is charged with bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and leaders take advantage of new investment opportunities and access new...

Today, the President will visit East Lansing, Michigan and deliver remarks on the importance of the Farm Bill to America’s economy....

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

Story source: Joe Koenen, 660-947-2705

COLUMBIA, Mo.–University of Missouri Extension specialists will discuss the state’s complicated fence laws at locations across the state.

The first session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27,...

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

Story source: Pat Guinan, 573-882-5908

COLUMBIA, Mo. – January gave the windiest start of the year to Missouri in almost 30 years. Wind puts the chill in wind chill.

“Those who think winds are chillier than usual are...

The third annual Dance Marathon for the Children’s Hospital Foundation will start Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. in the Colvin Annex at Oklahoma State University.

The 12-hour event will include a variety of activities including live music and student and community performances, all dedicated to building awareness and fundraising for the Children’s H...