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Mt. Vernon, Lawrence County
Horticulture Workshops, Conferences & News
Field Day
* September 10, 2010
Ag. Education Day
* September 9, 2010
Southwest Center FFA Workshop
* March 11, 2010
SW CTR Grazing Dairy
Ag Preparedness
Research
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Contact us
Email: Southwestcenter@missouri.edu
Superintendent:
Dr. Richard Crawford - Bio
14548 Highway H
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712-9523
Phone: 417-466-2148
FAX: 417-466-2109
Email: crawfordr@missouri.edu
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Mission
Southwest Missouri Center was established in 1959 through the
purchase of an 898-acre site that represented soil types in this
region. Alternative strategies for overcoming fescue toxicosis and
the investigation of positive environmental techniques for land
application of agricultural and processing wastes such as pasture
fertilizers highlight current research.
Forage grass breeding conducted at the Southwest Center has been
instrumental in the development of three new "endophyte-free"
tall fescue varieties - "Missouri 96," "Mozark" and "Martin," - as
well
as an orchardgrass variety, "Justus."
Small grains research focuses on variety testing and development,
proper fertilization practices and harvest management alternatives.
Horticultural research provides information on viable production
alternatives for both commercial producers and home gardeners
interested in small fruits and vegetables.
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