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There'll be at least two more years of drought -- six feet down
January 22, 2013
Story: Randy Mertens
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.
Tags: Agriculture, Atmospheric Sciences, CAFNR, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Randy Miles, Soil, Soil Research, Soil science, University of Missouri
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Environmental Science, Feature, Featured, Innovative Thinking, School of Natural Resources, Soil Science, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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MU climatologist: last year was warmest since 1895
December 28, 2012 . Story: Linda Geist
2012 is the warmest year on record in Missouri since 1895 when climatologists began recording temperatures.
Tags: Agriculture, CAFNR, Climate, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Horticulture & Agroforestry Research Center, Missouri
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Feature, School of Natural Resources, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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SNR commencement speaker advises to keep learning
December 15, 2012
Story: Randy Mertens
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.
Tags: 2012 Commencement
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Environmental Science, Feature, Fisheries and Wildlife, Forestry, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, School of Natural Resources, Soil Science, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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Changing Pacific temperatures will give Midwest a break
October 17, 2012
Story: Randy Mertens
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.
Tags: atmospheric blocking, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tony Lupo
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Feature, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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CAFNR faculty are appearing on a Jumbotron near you
October 12, 2012
Story: Michelle Hall
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 [...]
Categories: Agricultural and Applied Economics, Animal Sciences, Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Division of Applied Social Sciences, Food Systems and Bioengineering, Inside CAFNR, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric 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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