A survivor of uncounted tornadoes and lightning strikes, the 90-ft. tall, 91-inch wide tree was stressed. Probably the second largest bur oak in the nation, the soil around it has been compacted by cars and some of its dead limbs were infested with wood decay that threatened the other branches and trunk.
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Trimming and Fertilizing History
Alumni and Horticulturalists Work to Save a Historic Missouri Bur Oak
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A Budding Campus Competition
Competitive Flower Arranging is a Way for Students to Test Their Skills, Have Fun
For the second year, students in Mary Ann Gowdy's floral design class at the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources have ended their eight-week course by numbering-off into four-person teams to create the most attractive arrangement based on flowers, vases and accruements provided by Gowdy. Their final product goes on display on front of the Dean's office in the Agriculture Building where faculty, staff, students and passers-by can vote on their favorite arrangement.
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In Recognition of Leadership
The Ohio State University Recognizes Associate Dean Paul Vaughn
Paul R. Vaughn, associate dean for the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, was presented the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State University. Vaughn, who earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Education there in 1976, was recognized for his leadership in academic programs at MU and his contribution in several [...]
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On a Bridge to Discovery
A Laboratory Benefitting Medicine and Agriculture Opens at MU
BridgeAt first glance, there seems to be little in common between biochemistry research in medicine and agriculture. On closer inspection, the relationship becomes profound as life and disease processes are very similar at the genetic and molecular level.
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A Dazzling Approach to a Holiday Classic
Anyone Want a Polka-Dotted Poinsettia?
Polka-dotted poinsettias? Tiger-striped, creamy white with blue and red spots, blue and green stripes with gold glitter, or black tiger paws on gold leaves? Is this some wild experiment at the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? No, these unique holiday plants are the creations of CAFNR plant science students working in the College's in-house floral shop called Tiger Garden. The poinsettias are individual works of art created to make a special season even more festive.
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July Fourth beef grilling will cost more
The July Fourth holiday is the most popular grilling period of the year, and Americans will find the 191 million pounds of hamburgers and juicy steaks purchased will cost about 10 percent more than last year.
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