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Missouri has third most cyclosporiasis cases in U.S.
By Hailey SanfordColumbia MissourianMissouri has officially been added to the list of states linked to the shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms that caused cyclosporiasis.Five other states — Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina — are also new to the list. They join Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West…
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Tomato Festival returns Aug. 27 to MU Jefferson Farm and Garden
COLUMBIA – Mizzou’s annual Tomato Festival returns to the Jefferson Farm and Garden Extension and Education Center on Thursday, Aug. 27. The free event offers visitors the opportunity to sample and rate more than 200 varieties of tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers while learning from University of Missouri Extension specialists and researchers.Now in its 21st year,…
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National wrestling event scheduled in Troy Aug. 15
TROY — Professional wrestling’s historic territory system will take center stage Saturday, Aug. 15 when the NWA Territory Classic comes to the Harley Race Wrestling Arena in Troy.The special event will feature competitors representing multiple NWA territories and affiliated promotions from across the country. Eight wrestlers will enter a one-night tournament, but only one will…