Monthly Archives: July 2009
Helping farmers think outside the box in N.Y.
ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Finger Lakes Sustainable Farming Center is showcasing creative practices to inspire the work of agriculture professionals and farmers in the...
Four-week small farm college offered in Ohio
JEFFERSON, Ohio -- To help new and existing farmers find ways to diversify their agricultural production, the Ohio State University Extension offices in northeastern...
N.Y. wants new dairy methane digesters
Pilot program will create clean energy from dairy farms.
Genetic EPDs now Angus-specific
DULUTH, Ga. -- Angus Genetics Inc. and Merial are jointly providing American Angus Association breeders with genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs) powered by IGENITY....
ExxonMobil eyes algae as future biofuel producer
IRVING, Texas -- Exxon Mobil Corporation is joining hands with Synthetic Genomics to research and develop next generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae. "We believe...
New service to help identify dangerous rural roads in U.S.
DULUTH, Minn. -- About six out of 10 highway deaths occur on roads considered rural, according to the Federal Highway Administration.Now, rural transportation safety...
Crop report due out Aug. 12 with revised acreage
WASHINGTON -- The National Agricultural Statistics Service is collecting updated information on the number of acres planted in corn and sorghum prior to the...
Dow purchases Pfister Hybrids
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dow AgroSciences is acquiring the majority of assets of Illinois-based corn company Pfister Hybrids.According to the July 14 announcement, the transactional close...
Lower winter livestock feed costs this summer
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Summertime activities keep livestock producers more than busy, but it might be worthwhile for a producer to think about feed needs...
Pa. governor seeks help for dairymen
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- In response to rising production costs and low milk prices, Pa. Gov. Edward G. Rendell has asked the federal government to...
