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In-Between Crops

In-Between Crops

Integrated cover crops study wins Conservation Innovation Grant

Collectively known as cover crops or green manure, they've been used for years to increase soil productivity.

Parched Deep

Parched Deep

There'll be at least two more years of drought -- six feet down

Even if the Midwest gets normal rain and snow, it will take almost two years for soil moisture deep in the earth to recharge and sustain normal crop growth, said a soil scientist.

Hot 2012

Hot 2012

MU climatologist: last year was warmest since 1895

2012 is the warmest year on record in Missouri since 1895 when climatologists began recording temperatures.

Add to Your Toolbox

Add to Your Toolbox

SNR commencement speaker advises to keep learning

Keep adding to your toolbox of skills and life experiences to be happy and successful in life, said William Ruppert, December commencement speaker at the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources.

Bad Summer, Mild Winter?

Bad Summer, Mild Winter?

Changing Pacific temperatures will give Midwest a break

A climatologist with the University of Missouri is predicting a slightly warmer than normal winter, a little below normal in precipitation and roughly 15 inches of snow for most areas.

Big Screen Collaborators

Big Screen Collaborators

CAFNR faculty are appearing on a Jumbotron near you

You may have noticed some friendly faces at MU football games this fall. Friendly CAFNR faces. On the big screen, no less. Just before the start of the football season, CAFNR Communications asked representatives from around the College to help us with a big project – in a short amount of time. This season, Buck’s [...]