Missouri Ag Connection http://www.missouriagconnection.com Your Daily Source for Missouri Ag & Farm News, Markets, Weather, Auctions and Real Estate 180 USDA-DOE Partnership to Develop Better Bioenergy Plants http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=788 http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=788 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu Thursday announced research awards under a joint DOE-USDA program aimed at improving and accelerating genetic breeding programs to create plants better suited for bioenergy production. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 6:49:23 CST Field Day Features 6 Tours for Farmers, Homeowners http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=789 http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=789 Tips on building better fences will highlight a special tour at the Southwest Center field day, Sept. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 6:49:23 CST Partnership Sets Informational-Educational Workshops http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=790 http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=790 A series of workshops will be offered to provide information and education to landowners in Johnson County and surrounding areas. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 6:49:23 CST Celebrate Life of Mark Twain at Saturday Fest http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=791 http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=791 This year is a special year for Mark Twain enthusiasts and a festival Sept. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 6:49:23 CST 'Flood of Memories' Washes Over Rural School Reunion http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=792 http://www.missouriagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=792 Students at the former one-room schools of Plummer, Mt. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 6:49:23 CST