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There is a common Ozarks observation that says this region is always two weeks away from drought during the summer time. According to Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, the saying has some accuracy. “Soils in the Ozarks store 1.5 to 2.5 inches of water per foot of soil

Independence Day is a day for family get-togethers and fireworks. However, Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, advises families to leave their pets at home when going to crowded summer events. Schultheis suggests the following safety tips for managing pets around crowds and fireworks. Many pets are not used

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Infertility affects about 20 percent of the U.S. population and can be incredibly costly; it also costs the livestock industry billions of dollars each year. Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that zinc plays a key role in promoting fertility in males, a discovery that has implications for improved in vitro fertilization and

Americans love showing their dads how much they appreciate them. For the fourth straight year in 2017, Americans spent more on Father’s Day than the previous year. Last year, Americans spent an estimated $15.5 billion on Father’s Day gifts. According to National Retail Federation (NRF) survey figures, consumer electronics, sporting goods and tools accounted for

Leaders of the Missouri Senate’s Majority Caucus issued the following statements after the governor’s remarks during Monday’s joint legislative session. “For 14 years I’ve watched my friend and colleague, Mike Parson, proudly and effectively serve the state of Missouri, first as a representative, senator, lt. governor and now governor. There is no one more prepared

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill released the following statement after she and Senator Roy Blunt met with Governor Mike Parson in Jefferson City Monday, June 11: “I was grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Governor Parson, Senator Blunt and members of our delegation to discuss ways we can team up on issues like improving

On Tuesday, Governor Parson appointed Carol Hallquist and Peter Herschend to the State Board of Education. “We owe it to our students to provide the best, high quality public education in Missouri,” said Governor Parson. “It was important to act quickly to restore and provide functionality to the State Board of Education. We expect the

Last week I had the tremendous honor of traveling to Europe and Southeast Asia on an important defense mission, as part of my role as House Armed Services Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Chairwoman. It was an honor to represent the United States on this trip and I believe our engagements were productive in supporting our