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Quarter-scale tractor team places in competition
June 14, 2013 Story: Jason Vance . Video: Kent Faddis
The CAFNR Torq ’N Tigers Tractor Team placed in the top half at the recent International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria.
Tags: Agricultural systems management, Leon Schumacher
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, CAFNR, Food Systems and Bioengineering •
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Events connect farmers to the latest agricultural science
May 13, 2013
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
CAFNR hosts events across the state to ensure farmers are informed with the latest science-based information for their unique soil and climatic conditions.
Tags: Bradford Research Center, Field Days, Forage Systems Research Center, Graves-Chapple Research Center, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Horticultural and Agroforestry Research Center, Hundley-Whaley Research Center, John Poehlmann, Justin Sexten, Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, South Farm Research Center, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Thompson Research Center, tomatoes
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, CAFNR, Events, Extension, Natural Resources, News You Can Use, Plant Sciences •
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Research farm open house set for Sept. 22
August 23, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
One of the University of Missouri’s most important research centers, South Farm, will host a day of science and discovery for the entire family. A tornado tracking truck, cockroach races, tethered hot air balloon rides and prize pepper tasting are just a few of the myriad interactive attractions at the event.The sixth annual South Farm [...]
Tags: Atmospheric Sciences, CAFNR, Neil Fox, South Farm Research Center, United States Department of Agriculture, University of Missouri
Categories: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Systems Management, Animal Sciences, Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Events, Extension, Fisheries and Wildlife, Food Science, Forestry, Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences, Press Release, Soil Science •
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June 20, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Bradford Research Center offers two workshops to help producers manage pests, control weeds, boost yields, improve soil health and apply the latest research-backed solutions to challenges farmers face in their fields.
Tags: 2 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Agriculture, Bradford Research Center, Drought Simulators, Eric Riley, Herbicide, high yield, kevin bradley, Laura Sweets, Missouri, Pest control, research, Soybean, Tim Reinbott, Wayne Bailey, weed science
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, CAFNR, Extension, Plant Sciences, Press Release, Soil Science •
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After 43 years with MU Extension, Bob Chapple is still advancing Missouri agriculture
June 8, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Bob Chapple has served Northwest Missouri for five decades in agricultural outreach and education.
Tags: Agricultural extension, Agriculture, Bob Chapple, Donald Graves, Graves-Chapple Research Center, Jim Crawford, Missouri, no-till agriculture, research, Rock Port Missouri, soybeans
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, CAFNR, Extension, Inspirational Impact, Plant Sciences •
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March 26, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
Research Centers across Missouri will host workshops and Field Days throughout the year to bring the latest technologies, techniques and tools to Missouri's agricultural producers. From creating quail habitat to installing subirrigation to improve yields, CAFNR's researchers will showcase the breadth and depth of the 17 unique research centers that compose the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.
Tags: Agricultural extension, Agriculture, Bradford Research Center, CAFNR, Forage Systems Research Center, Graves-Chapple Research Center, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Horticultural and Agroforestry Research Center, Horticulture, Hundley-Whaley Research Center, Missouri, South Farm Research Center, Southwest Research Center, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Thompson Farm Research Center, Wurdack Research Center
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Events, Food Science, Forestry, Lawn and Garden, Natural Resources, News You Can Use, Plant Sciences, Press Release, Research, Soil Science •
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