Whether they grow row crops, biomass or raise cattle, producers can improve their operations by connecting with experts and learning about the latest applied research at Greenley Memorial Research Center's annual Field Day.
Tag: Water quality
Field Challenges
Greenley Research Center Field Day Set for August 7
July 10, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
Tags: Agriculture, biomass, Field Days, forage research, Greenley Memorial Research Center, Kelly Nelson, Randall Smoot, Soybean, Water quality
Categories: Animal Sciences, CAFNR, Extension, Personal Connections, Plant Sciences, Press Release, Soil Science •
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Horticulture and Agroforestry Field Day Set for June 30
June 6, 2012
Story: Mike Burden
Photos: Mike Burden
The Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center (HARC), famous for its Chestnut Festival, will host a Field Day on Saturday, June 30. Two tours will cover more than a dozen topics from raising truffles, nuts and fruits to establishing alley cropping systems and growing biomass in a flood plain.
Tags: alley cropping, biomass, Chris Starbuck, flood lab, Food bank, Forage, HARC, Hickman House, Jimmy Houx, Johann Bruhn, John Dwyer, Pine, Ray Glendening, research, silvopasture, Sougata Bardhan, truffle, Water quality
Categories: CAFNR, Lawn and Garden, Natural Resources, News You Can Use, Plant Sciences, Press Release, School of Natural Resources, Soil, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences •
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Calming the Storm (Water)
Are willows key to restoring flood plains damaged by runoff?
April 9, 2012
Using 777 willow trees, a University of Missouri research team is beginning a two-year study to determine best methods to reclaim flood plain land damaged by development, keep waterways free of potential pollutants, and develop a cash crop for farmers.
Tags: Agriculture, CAFNR, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, Environment, Floodplain, Jason Hubbart, school of natural resources, Stormwater, Surface runoff, Water quality
Categories: CAFNR •
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