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Integrated cover crops study wins Conservation Innovation Grant
March 11, 2013
Story: Mike Burden
Collectively known as cover crops or green manure, they've been used for years to increase soil productivity.
Tags: Conservation Innovation Grant, cover crops, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Ranjith Udawatta
Categories: CAFNR, Forestry, Inspirational Impact, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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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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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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South Farm Showcase offers fun, discovery for the whole family
September 26, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
More than 8,000 mid-Missourians attended the sixth annual South Farm Showcase, solidifying its place as a premier fall event for families in mid-Missouri. Attendees took mule-powered wagon rides, learned how to milk a cow, cheered on cockroaches in races, handled reptiles, petted baby animals, sampled Missouri wines and mealworms, played soccer on the turf, weaved [...]
Tags: Agricultural Experiment Station, Doppler On Wheels, John Poehlmann, South Farm Research Center, South Farm Showcase
Categories: Animal Sciences, CAFNR, Events, Evidence of Excellence, Extension, Feature, Featured, Fisheries and Wildlife, Food Systems and Bioengineering, Forestry, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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CAFNR experts work to alleviate drought effects, help farmers prepare for next season
September 24, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
The drought and its effects on agriculture have been at the forefront of public discussion this season. In July, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declared all of Missouri’s 114 counties primary natural disaster areas. Some parts of the state have experienced the hottest temperatures and driest conditions in the last 118 years. While temperatures have [...]
Tags: Bob Sharp, Drought, FAPRI, Felix Fritschi, Field Day, Interdisciplinary Plant Group, Jay Nixon, Missouri, Missouri State Fair, New York Times, Pat Westhoff., T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Wayne Flanary
Categories: CAFNR, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, 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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