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 [...]
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On Call for the Drought
CAFNR experts work to alleviate drought effects, help farmers prepare for next season
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Improving Fields and Boosting Yields
Bradford Research Center set to host two events for Missouri producers
Media Release COLUMBIA, Mo. – Want to boost yields, improve control of weeds and insects, maintain soil health and see the latest agricultural products and research? Bradford Research Center, near Columbia, Mo. is hosting two events July 12 where attendees can find answers to those questions, connect to experts, explore field trials and see the [...]
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No Drop in the Bucket
Drought simulators study effects of reduced water on crops
Two drought simulators designed to test the effects of water deficiency on crops are now operational at the University of Missouri's Bradford Research and Extension Center east of Columbia. The simulators are part of a $1,558,125 Missouri Life Sciences Research Board grant to study how reduced water availability affects plants and crop productivity, and how new breeds of drought-tolerant plants can boost yields.
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A Dry Subject
CAFNR researchers study the effects of drought by making their own
Researchers in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) recently received a $1,558,125 grant to construct drought simulators that enable the scientists to study how reduced water availability affects plants and crop productivity.
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