Tag: T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research Center
Events connect farmers to the latest agricultural science
May 13, 2013
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
CAFNR hosts events across the state to ensure farmers are informed with the latest science-based information for their unique soil and climatic conditions.
Tags: Bradford Research Center, Field Days, Forage Systems Research Center, Graves-Chapple Research Center, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Horticultural and Agroforestry Research Center, Hundley-Whaley Research Center, John Poehlmann, Justin Sexten, Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, South Farm Research Center, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Thompson Research Center, tomatoes
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, CAFNR, Events, Extension, Natural Resources, News You Can Use, Plant Sciences •
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MU researcher investigates wireless sensors for cotton irrigation
September 24, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
In agriculture, timing is critical. Often, it rests in the hands of Mother Nature, whether it’s rain that falls shortly after sowing seeds, or a chance dry period just before harvest. Joe Henggeler, irrigation scientist at Fisher Delta Research Center, is investigating wireless technology to inform farmers of the optimum time to irrigate their cotton [...]
Tags: irrigation, Joe Henggeler, Soil moisture sensor, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, University of Missouri
Categories: CAFNR, Extension, Inspirational Impact •
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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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Trent Haggard returns to his roots to take the helm at the T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center
July 9, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: courtesy of Cotton Farming
Trent Haggard is coming home to the Bootheel. On July 16, he’ll report to work as the new director of the T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research Center in Portageville, Mo. Haggard grew up on his family’s farm in Pemiscot County, Mo., where he was involved in all aspects of the 3,200-acre operation growing core Bootheel [...]
Tags: Bootheel, marc linit, Morrill Land-Grant Acts, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Trent Haggard
Categories: CAFNR, Personal Connections, Press Release •
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March 26, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
Research Centers across Missouri will host workshops and Field Days throughout the year to bring the latest technologies, techniques and tools to Missouri's agricultural producers. From creating quail habitat to installing subirrigation to improve yields, CAFNR's researchers will showcase the breadth and depth of the 17 unique research centers that compose the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station.
Tags: Agricultural extension, Agriculture, Bradford Research Center, CAFNR, Forage Systems Research Center, Graves-Chapple Research Center, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Horticultural and Agroforestry Research Center, Horticulture, Hundley-Whaley Research Center, Missouri, South Farm Research Center, Southwest Research Center, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, Thompson Farm Research Center, Wurdack Research Center
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Events, Food Science, Forestry, Lawn and Garden, Natural Resources, News You Can Use, Plant Sciences, Press Release, Research, Soil Science •
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Research centers improve efficiency in research and practice
March 9, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
From turning today’s tuna salad into tomorrow’s tomatoes, and improving water quality and conservation through advanced irrigation and drainage techniques, CAFNR’s 17 research centers are improving production efficiency, reducing costs and inputs and working to conserve natural resources. Sometimes the solutions involve working with what nature provides, such as capturing ground source air to maintain [...]
Tags: Baskett Wildlife Research and Education Center, Bradford Research Center, Forage Systems Research Center, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Horticultural and Agroforestry Research Center, Hundley-Whaley Research Center, managed drainage, rotational grazing, South Farm Research Center, Southwest Research Center, subirrigation, T.E. "Jake" Fisher Delta Research Center, water conservation
Categories: Agricultural Systems Management, CAFNR, Forestry, Innovative Thinking, Plant Sciences •
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