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MU agronomist: Plant now, add nitrogen later
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The wettest first quarter of the year since 2008 has delayed nitrogen fertilizer applications and corn planting.
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'Flag the Technology' aids herbicide application
Friday, April 26, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – There is a simple, inexpensive way to reduce errors in herbicide applications and limit off-target chemical drift, says a University of Missouri Extension weed management specialist.
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Farmland values: Boom or bubble?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Low interest rates and record income per acre have driven farmland values much higher over the last decade. The increase has led to concerns of a repeat of the farm crisis of the 1980s.
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Watch for farm equipment on roads during planting season
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
SHELBINA, Mo. – It was like any other day in the 40-plus years that Kent Blades had been farming. A lifelong Monroe County farmer, Blades was driving from one part of the farm to another when a semi-truck passed him and struck his John Deere open-station 5520 tractor as he was making a left turn.
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Farming? There’s an app for that
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Smartphone apps aren’t just for social networking or entertainment. A growing number of apps make use of smartphone technology to help farmers do their job.
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Mark your calendars for MU field days
Monday, April 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or this spring is your first in the field, the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) field days will offer ample opportunities to learn about techniques, tools and technology that you can employ on your farm.
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Missouri farmers asked to participate in hearing study
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Michigan is seeking input from Missouri agriculture workers for a study on hearing.
Snow can present challenges for livestock
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NEW LONDON, Mo.– Spring is here, but parts of Missouri still aren’t through with winter weather.
High tunnel construction tips
Friday, February 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Producers should take care to choose an appropriate site for a high tunnel, according to University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. He spoke to agriculture educators recently at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
Ventilation important in high tunnels
Friday, February 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn talked about side ventilation in high tunnels at a recent workshop at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
Tomatoes top choice for high tunnels
Friday, February 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. - University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn said tomatoes are a good choice for gardeners using a high tunnel for the first time. Quinn spoke about high tunnels at a recent workshop at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
Many vegetables grow well in high tunnels
Friday, February 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. While tomatoes are the most popular choice for high tunnel production, many other vegetables, fruits and flowers flourish in the controlled environment of high tunnels, said University of Missouri Extension regional horticulture specialist James Quinn.
High tunnels increase freshness and cash to producers
Friday, February 8, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “We are in a food production revolution,” University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein told agriculture educators recently at MU’s Bradford Research and Extension Center.
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New or expanding livestock operations need to assess water needs
Thursday, January 17, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Producers who plan to start or expand a livestock operation need to think about water before moving forward.
Proper combine settings reduce grain loss, improve grain quality
Monday, January 14, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.– When adjusting the settings on a combine, there needs to be a balance between acceptable grain loss and acceptable grain quality.
Understanding system is key to uniform application of anhydrous ammonia
Thursday, January 10, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.– For uniform application of anhydrous ammonia, it’s important to understand the system you’re using, said an agricultural engineer at University of Missouri’s recent Crop Management Conference in Columbia.
Major factors for horticulture irrigation are water and time
Friday, January 4, 2013
MARSHFIELD, Mo.– There are a number of things to consider when making decisions on irrigating horticulture crops, but the most important is determining water needs based on the mature crops, says Bob Schultheis, a University of Missouri Extension natural resource engineering specialist in Webster County.
When do farmers need energy audits on their farms?
Thursday, January 3, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo.–In general, it’s a good idea for farmers to look at energy use on their farm every five years and consider opportunities to reduce energy consumption, says Don Day, energy extension associate for University of Missouri Extension.
New fieldwork tool unveiled at crop conference
Friday, December 21, 2012
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A downloadable spreadsheet helps farmers estimate the probability of completing fieldwork in time based on the capacity of their machinery and the number of acres farmed.
Detecting and controlling red imported fire ants
Thursday, September 6, 2012
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Drought-affected farmers forced to buy hay from out of state can take steps to avoid introducing red imported fire ants to their farms.
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MAESTRO program turns keen eye to energy usage on farms to trim costs
Friday, September 23, 2011
MEXICO, Mo. – Kenny Roth used to leave the lights on in his shop all the time. The aging metal-halide lights took 20 minutes to get up and running, and time is money in farming.
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Tenants need to be prudent about farm improvements
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo.–Does the farmland you rent need tiling, limestone, conservation structures or other long-term improvements? When landlords are reluctant to pay for an improvement, some tenants will pay for it themselves. A tenant who chooses to make a long-term improvement should be very cautious, warns a University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist.