A strong La Nina may make this winter a "blockfest"
November 7, 2011
Story: Randy Mertens
Photos: NOAA, Keith Montgomery
Tony Lupo, department chair and professor of MU atmospheric science, says the same La Niña, jet stream and atmospheric blocking patterns that brought heavy snows and below normal temperatures to the central states will probably remain in place for the winter of 2011-2012.
Tags: 2011-2012 winter prediction, atmospheric blocking, Block (meteorology), College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Gulf of Alaska, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, La Nina, Midwestern United States, Nobel Peace Prize, Pacific Ocean, Tony Lupo, Weather research
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Evidence of Excellence, Feature, Innovative Thinking, Research, School of Natural Resources, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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CAFNR alum travels the world for work and play
November 2, 2011
Story: Claire Deneen
CAFNR alum Andrea Woolverton has travelled the globe pursuing both her profession and her passion.
Tags: 2002, 2007, Agribusiness Management, CAFNR Study Abroad Program, Cigars, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, study abroad, Tourism, USDA
Categories: Agricultural and Applied Economics, Feature, Inspirational Impact •
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Atmospheric scientists use history and modern meteorology to detail the cause and damage of the 11/11/11 weather disaster
October 31, 2011
Story: Randy Mertens
Photos: National Weather Service, Whitaker Family Genealogy, Shiawassee Historical Society
One hundred years ago this Nov. 11, probably the most sudden and dangerous cold blast in American history occurred. Patrick Market and a student team in MU atmospheric sciences have studied the science and devastation of the Great Blue Norther of 11/11/11.
Tags: Atmospheric Sciences, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Patrick Market, school of natural resources, Tornadoes, Weather research
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Feature, Featured, Innovative Thinking, School of Natural Resources •
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October 31, 2011
Story: Randy Mertens
In 1911, rural Missouri had no television or even radio. Citizens got their news daily or weekly from their community newspaper. It was through these newspapers that Missourians learned details about the devestating storm.
Tags: 1911, Atmospheric Sciences, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Historical analysis, Patrick Market, school of natural resources, storm season, Tornadoes, Weather research
Categories: CAFNR •
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Barriers cause rural women to suffer a higher incidence of breast cancer
October 24, 2011
Story: Randy Mertens
Photos: Keith Montgomery
Women living in rural Missouri who must drive long distances to health care providers are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage breast cancer, research at the University of Missouri shows.
Tags: Breast cancer, CAFNR, Cancer, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Faustine Williams, Missouri, Rural area, rural sociology, Travel barriers
Categories: CAFNR, Feature, Featured, Inspirational Impact, Rural Sociology •
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October 19, 2011
Story: Mike Burden
The 2011 Field Day season concluded at Wurdack Research Center, Crawford County, with presentations on silvopasture, how to improve forage quality, and deal with changes in the cattle market. Attendees also saw the dedication of the Munson Education Building.
Tags: agroforestry, Entomology, forage research, John Poehlmann, silvopasture, Wayne Bailey, Wurdack Research Center
Categories: Animal Sciences, CAFNR, Events, Faculty, Forestry, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences •
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