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Chasing thundersnow, MU researcher Patrick Market releasing weather balloons during winter storms in search of phenomenon
MU faculty earn funding through the Missouri Life Sciences Research Trust Fund
MU researchers use Norton grape to understand innate immune systems of grapevines against fungal pathogens
CAFNR and Engineering join forces to pursue sustainable energy
First soy bar to add probiotics eases common intestinal problems
A promising new way to grow rice, A research program succeeds in spite of a passing hurricane
MU Southwest Center researchers identify genetics that make a more efficient cow
Ultra small lab-on-a-chip devices could revolutionize many tests
Up, up and away for science; Atmospheric science students use weather balloons to better understand non-summer thunderstorms
Hard-won knowledge, An alumnus heads the effort to teach Marines battlefield lessons
Pigs, with a similar respiratory makeup to humans, are the new research models in fighting cystic fibrosis
MU chef kicks things up a notch aboard ship
Missouri's sagging dairy industry was revitalized with research that put cows to work
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Ice melters may harm nearby trees
Homeowners should be careful when using ice melters close to trees this winter, said a University of Missouri Extension forester. - Jan 15, 2009

Grape production course leads producers through entire growing season
A course for current and potential grape growers will take participants through the entire growing season in seven classes running February through October. - Jan 15, 2009

MU students design biodegradable caskets
Growing interest in environmentally friendly burials has inspired a team of University of Missouri biological engineering students to develop plans for caskets made of biodegradable materials, including linoleum. - Jan 13, 2009

Field borders benefit wildlife on the farm
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. - Jan 12, 2009

Freezing your credit file
One of the fastest-growing financial crimes in the country is identity theft. One countermeasure is to freeze your credit file to keep thieves from establishing credit in your name, said a University of Missouri Extension family financial education specialist. - Jan 08, 2009

Plants can remove indoor air pollutants
Overwintering plants indoors may improve air quality in your home during the long, chilly months, said a University of Missouri horticulturist. - Jan 08, 2009

Leuci accepted into national Food Systems Leadership Institute
Mary Simon Leuci, University of Missouri Extension community development program director and assistant dean in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, has been accepted into the Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI), a top-tier leadership development program for academia, industry and government. - Jan 06, 2009

Nutrient management courses scheduled for 2009
The University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program is offering two nutrient management courses in early 2009. - Jan 06, 2009