Category: Evergreen

Nov. 11, 2013

Calcium and Productivity

Higher levels of fat in the liver are often precursors to future health problems in cows.

Nov. 8, 2013

A Safer Bean

Researchers at CAFNR have found a way to create soybean oil that has no trans fats.

Oct. 11, 2013

Legacy of Success

Mizzou quickly shot to national and international prominence with the study of insects

Sep. 30, 2013

Crawling Research

Vineyards of the Midwest may be in danger by an emerging virus. A little bug not normally indigenous to Missouri is being tested to see if it is the culprit. The Grapevine vein clearing virus (GVCV) was first discovered in 2004 in a commercial vineyard in Augusta, Missouri. The disease gets its name from typical symptoms including translucent veins on young leaves and a decline of vine vigor. In the advanced stages, the affected vines become dwarfed and bear fewer fruit sets.

Sep. 26, 2013

A Little Less Nitrogen

A discovery by University of Missouri researchers could be the first step toward helping crops use less nitrogen, benefitting both farmers’ bottom lines and the environment.

Sep. 26, 2013

Unkind Cut?

Discussions of income tax cuts rarely include a focus on the consequences of reduced revenue for state programs and services.

Sep. 16, 2013

The Root Cause

Scientists have identified two – from billions of possibilities – soybean genes that allow a parasite to cause millions of dollars of yield losses each year.