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 Rep. Brian Munzlinger Named Chair of House Committee on Agri-Business Jefferson City, MO- House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, today selected Representative Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, to chair the House Committee on Agri-Business for the 95th General Assembly. Rep. Munzlinger also served as chair of the committee for the 94th General Assembly. “Brian has proven himself as…

 Field borders benefit wildlife on the farm COLUMBIA, Mo. – Weedy field borders and brushy fence lines may not be attractive to some people, but for many Missouri farm wildlife and game species, those places are prime real estate. Bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbits and many songbird species thrive in areas composed of native grasses, weeds…

 Keep Pets Safe When The Thermometer Dips  Cold Weather tips from the Humane Society of Missouri With winter quickly approaching, the Humane Society of Missouri urges all pet owners to please bring their pets inside. Pets rely on people to help them stay warm when the weather is cold. If it’s too cold for you,…

 Missouri Jr. Duck Calling all Young Artists The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2009 Missouri Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which will be held at USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center on April 2nd, 2009. Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2009. “An increasing body of evidence shows, that a…

 Bond Announces Nearly $16 Million to Help Provide Housing for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kit Bond today announced nearly $16 million in federal funds to help provide supportive housing for Missouri’s elderly and disabled. “These funds come at a very important time, as much of the nation was hit…

 19th Annual Horse Celebration to be held January 23rd and 24th The Missouri Equine Council, Inc. a not-for-profit organization uniting Missouri’s equine industry invites Missouri horse lovers to join the fun at the 19th annual Horse Celebration on January 23rd and 24th at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of…

 Health and Senior Services Provides Parents and Teachers with Resources to Educate Children about Emergency Preparedness The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is releasing a set of tools and resources to help parents and teachers educate children about emergencies and how they can help their families better prepare. These materials are part of…

 “Fruit Pruning Primer: The Tools” by Marilyn Odneal, Horticulture Adviser MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO – Pruning is simply removing part of your plant, but it is a very important practice used to manage fruit crops. The majority of pruning is done in the dormant season, from winter to early spring. Young fruit trees and bushes are…

 Warm winter weather in January, says MU climatologist, after early-winter icy blasts increased livestock feeding COLUMBIA, Mo. – Look for a welcome warming of winter weather, says Pat Guinan, climatologist with University of Missouri Extension. “The January outlook calls for above-normal temperatures for much of the United States east of the Rockies, including all of…

 “Computers on Farm” program is taught by farmers; annual meeting set at Lake of the Ozarks, Jan. 9-10 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers will share their technical tips on how to use computers to learn more and farm better at the annual Computers on the Farm Conference and Vendor Show, Jan. 9-10, at Osage Beach, Mo.…