This week, we take a look at the tricky link between farm policy and obesity. Plus, the State Veterinarian talks about what his office does – and why it’s important.
Members of the Missouri chapter of the Walnut Council took a hayride during their fall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 in Polo, Missouri. They viewed a number of different tree management techniques and learned about ideal conditions in which to grow.
Credit John Faaborg
The Blackpoll Warbler migrates from Canada to the Venezuelan coast in about 2.5 days.
Thousand Cankers Disease could create a $850 million problem for the state of Missouri. MU’s John Faaborg uses tail feathers to track migrating birds on “Call of the Wild.”
White Squirrels thrive in Marionville, Missouri, in spite of their genetic deficiencies on “Call of the Wild.” New research at MU’s PRIME Lab reveals findings about stereotypes.
Up to one million swallows land in this cornfield in Linn County, Missouri during their southern migration each year.
Credit Rebecca Wolfson
Michelle Kanaar, a photojournalist at MU, checked out a special lens and gear to capture the bird migration. Even though she didn’t see any birds, she says she’s glad she made the trip.
Edamame, ed-a-mommy, eda who? Listen to a feature from Harvest Public Media on edamame production in the Midwest. Also, a first-person narrative about a failed attempt to see Missouri’s greatest birding spectacle.
“Call of the Wild” kicks off the first part of a bear series. Follow KBIA’s Margaret Berglund as she traps bears, explains the Science behind new bear research and explores the controversy surrounding bear-hunting. Lead author of MU’s Bisphenol A study talks about the health implications of this toxic chemical found in plastics.
Conference Organizer Nadia Navarrette-Tindal shows attendees of Columbia’s Native Pollinator Conference the wildlife at Bradford Research and Extension Center.
This week’s “Call of the Wild” features the bee, and a movement to revive native pollinator populations. A new hunger atlas tracks food insecurity in Missouri.
MU Psychology professor Kennon Sheldon is the happiness guru, and talks about the keys to happiness. Also, “Call of the Wild,” a weekly segment featuring Missouri animals, debuts with a dove hunting trip.
