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As Heard on Insight: A Balanced Approach
Crop sensors improve nitrogen application
Sensor-guided nitrogen application can save corn producers money and increase yields.
Getting Their Feet Wet
Inaugural symposium addresses water resources issues
Water resources problems are more complex than ever before, and solutions require innovation and collaboration, said Jason Hubbart, associate professor of forest hydrology. That’s why Hubbart spearheads the Center for Watershed Management and Water Resources at the University of Missouri. The Center’s inaugural symposium will be held Thursday, April 16, from 1-5 p.m. in Monsanto Auditorium, Bond Life Sciences Center.
Ag Skills Update
Precision Ag Certificate keeps students and farmers current
A program to train agriculture students and update professionals in precision agriculture will be expanded.
Taking a Bite Out of Carp
Mizzou taste test shows Asian carp may be ready for dinner
Asian carp may be ready for dinner in the U.S.
From Pig to Fuel
Anaerobic digester generates energy, reduces odors
A prototype anaerobic digestion system produces biogas from pig manure and reduces odor from swine operations.
Agribusiness Star
CAFNR student entrepreneur recognized by National FFA
Dustin Stanton, an agribusiness major, was named the 2014 American Star in Agribusiness by the National FFA.