For years, the Bradford Research Center invited University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources faculty and staff to the Center for a lunch featuring numerous varieties of sweet corn. The Bradford Research Center is bringing that event to the public, with some exciting additions. The Center is offering a farm-to-table dinner featuring sweet corn grown at Bradford.…
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Tomato Festival Brings out Devoted Crowd
Attendees tasted tomatoes, peppers and salsa throughout the evening
A devoted crowd gathered for the 14th annual Bradford Research Center Tomato Festival on Thursday, Sept. 6. Rainy weather didn’t stop that crowd from tasting tomatoes, peppers and salsa throughout the evening. There were around 220 varieties of tomatoes, peppers and tomatillos for guests to taste. “This is always a fun event, and we appreciate everyone who braved the weather…
Research Center Magazine: Crafting the Perfect Brew
MU Extension horticulturists researching hops at Bradford
This story also appears in our University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Research Center Magazine. Stop by your local Research Center to pick up a copy! You can view the magazine online by clicking here: Road to Discovery. Most often used as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, hops have become more popular during…
Integrating Production Systems
Steven Kirk serves as technician on organic grant focused on cover crops and watermelons
Growing watermelons is nothing new for Steven Kirk. Kirk has grown watermelons, in combination with cover crops, for several years – more so as a cultural practice than a research study. That all changed three years ago, when Deborah Finke, an associate professor in the Division of Plant Sciences, was able to secure a grant from Ceres Trust to study…
Addressing Big Problems
Hallie Thompson uses the rainout shelters at Bradford to simulate drought
A hard-working attitude was instilled in Hallie Thompson at an early age. Growing up on her family’s beef farm in High Point, Mo., an unincorporated community of around 50 people, Thompson spent much of her early life with her grandfather, learning what it took to operate a farm. That hard-working spirit has served her well at the University of Missouri,…
Crafting the Perfect Brew
MU Extension horticulturalists researching hops
Most often used as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, hops have become more popular during the past few years, due in large part to the boom in the craft brewing industry. Hops, which are cone-shaped flowers, aren’t a new crop for Missouri, but it’s been years since hops have been a mainstay in the state. “If you go…
Terrific Turnout for Tomato Tasting
More than 1,000 attendees taste tomatoes and peppers at Tomato Festival
For 13 years, the Bradford Research Center has provided the Columbia community an opportunity to taste a huge variety of tomatoes and peppers, as well as a chance to learn which of those varieties could work in their own home gardens. This year’s event was no different, as more than 1,000 attendees tried about 150 tomatoes and about 75 peppers.…
A Staple Event
More than 1,000 people attend 12th annual Bradford Research Center Tomato Festival
The Tomato Festival has been a staple at the Bradford Research Center for the past 11 years. This year’s event was no different. More than 1,000 attendees enjoyed a beautiful day of tasting tomatoes and peppers during the 12th annual Tomato Festival on Thursday, Sept. 1. “It was wonderful to have so many members of our local community out enjoying…