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Tuesday, August 27 forecast: Summer swelter’s days are numbered
Summer’s swagger is back. We’ve had 3 days in a row now with highs in the mid-90s. The stretch isn’t over, but this late burst of summer heat won’t last into September. A bigger dip in the jet stream is already moving into the Pacific Northwest. And, with a bigger dip in the jet we’ll […]
Swine specialist says biosecurity biggest protection from H5N1 in pigs
Earlier this year, highly pathogenic avian influenza infected dairy cattle in some states, though not in Missouri. Could the disease affect pigs?. Cory Bromfield, University of Missouri Extension swine veterinarian, said that it could happen, but to date only one natural case of H5N1 has been reported in the U.S., and that was in a feral hog. Low-pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in circulating swine strains five times from 1999 to 2015. Bromfield spoke about influenza in pigs at the recent Missouri Swine Health Symposium in Columbia.
GM Secures Solar Energy Supply
General Motors has agreed to a 15-year purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for renewable energy supply at three assembly plants. “By expanding our renewable electricity portfolio, we are taking a major step forward in reducing our carbon footprint and advancing our broader sustainability goals,” stated GM’s Rob Threlkeld, director of global energy strategy.
Evergy is hoping its regulators OK higher electric bills for its Missouri customers
Evergy confused and angered its Missouri customers in 2023 when it rolled out time-of-use rates that meant prices would run highest when people use the most electricity. Missourians, especially those on fixed incomes, complained of high costs and having to choose between things like groceries and their medications or powering their homes during peak hours. […]
Mizzou researchers explore solutions to help reduce nurse burnout
Study finds giving nurses massages during their shifts may improve physical health and mental well-being. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primarily because of the stressful demands of the job. The COVID-19 pandemic only amplified these challenges, and with nearly a third of all Missouri nurses nearing retirement, improving nurse retention is key to avoiding an impending nursing workforce crisis in our state.
1 in 3 in Missouri Think They Could ‘Go Pro’ and Really Make It
Have you ever daydreamed about being asked to step out of the stands and take the field as a last-minute substitution for the St. Louis Cardinals? If so, you're not alone as 1 in 3 in Missouri apparently believe they could 'go pro' and make it in a professional sports environment.
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