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Spectrum, volume 31, number 07 (2004)
(University of Missouri, Office of Strategic Communications, 2004)
Testimony on the Value of the Mississippi River for U.S. Agriculture: Presented to the Mississippi River Caucus Washington D.C.
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-07)
The Mississippi River is the most critical artery of the inland waterway system,
supporting between 50 and 60 percent of total U.S. corn exports and 30 to 45 percent of
total U.S. soybean exports. In calendar year 2002, ...
A Preliminary Evaluation of the Missouri Family Development Training and Credentialing Program (MOFDC)
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In this brief, we present preliminary findings from a quantitative evaluation of the Missouri Family Development Training and Credentialing Program (MO FDC). The MO FDC is
designed to reorient human service practice to the ...
Influence of Missouri River on Power Plants and Commodity Crop Prices
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-03)
When summer releases from Gavins Point fall below minimum navigation levels some power plants experience losses in efficiency. Changes in local prices due to changes in Missouri River navigation, impact all production in ...
Does yoga speed healing for patients with low back pain?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
The use of yoga is consistent with recommendations for activity, as tolerated, for patients with low back pain. Literature evaluating the effectiveness of yoga for low back pain is scant, so it is unclear if yoga is ...
Middle Level Principal Preparation and Licensure -- Policy Brief
(2004-04)
states (Alaska, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Oklahoma) report some form of specialized preparation for middlelevel principals. Upon closer investigation many of these states, and the universities providing the programs, require...
What is the best treatment for Osgood-Schlatter disease?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
injections are not recommended (SOR: C, case reports and expert opinion)....
State Regulation of Trucking: The Policy Impact of Differential Speed Limits
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
Representation in State Legislatures: A Focus on Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
legislative office receives in an average week during session varied greatly by state. Pennsylvania reported 107 cases on average, which was more than four times that of any other state (North Dakota, 24; South Carolina, 17; Arizona, 16; Missouri, 15; New...
Analysis of USDA Mandatory Hog Price Data
(2006-05)
hogs purchased by packers between midnight and midnight. These reports cover about 90% of the federally inspected hog slaughter. This analysis summarizes reports for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005....
Is the ThinPrep better than conventional Pap smear at detecting cervical cancer?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Conclusions regarding the ThinPrep are difficult to make due to the complexity of cervical cancer screening and the lack of adequate outcomebased data. However, current evidence supports the following: the ThinPrep is more ...
Implications of Alternative Missouri River Flows for Power Plants
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-04)
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the potential impacts of low Missouri River flows on the power plants operating along the Missouri River and using the Missouri River for cooling water.
Missouri crop performance, 2004 : Winter wheat
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Agricultural Experiment Station, 2004)
should help Missouri wheat growers select varieties best suited to their particular area and growing conditions. This report summarizes soft red winter wheat variety trials conducted throughout Missouri during the 2003-04 cropping season. No hard red...
An Economic Cost-Benefit Analysis of GM Crop Cultivation : An Irish Case Study
(AgBioForum, 2004)
was to comparatively assess the costs and benefits of that uptake through the selection of five hypothetical GM crops. The research reports that the economic performance of the technology varies significantly between crops and traits. When disease pressure and/or weed...
Institutional Effects of Term Limits In Missouri1
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
. Those who have written about term limits do not agree about the probable effects and researchers have found that the effects of term limits vary significantly from state to state (see attached bibliography). This report draws on legislative data compiled...
FAPRI 2005 U.S. Baseline Briefing Book
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-03)
This report presents a summary of ten-year baseline projections for U.S. agricultural markets providing information about the outlook for agricultural markets, farm program spending, farm income, and a variety of other indicators...
Mizzou weekly, volume 26, number 02 (September 1, 2004)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2004)
Does injection of steroids and lidocaine in the shoulder relieve bursitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Subacromial steroid injection may provide a small, short-term benefit compared with placebo. The short-term effectiveness of steroid injection compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs) remains unclear. ...
What Is the Best Antiviral Agent for Influenza Infection?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Four antiviral agents have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of influenza infection: amantadine (Symmetrel), oseltamivir (Tamiflu), rimantadine (Flumadine), and zanamivir (Relenza). ...