Monthly Archives: March 2013
Amplified greenhouse effect shifts northern growing seasons
According to a recent NASA-funded study, higher northern latitudes are getting warmer and the growing season is getting longer.
Should we worry about pollinators? 19th century research sheds light on climate change
Are plant-pollinator networks holding together as the insects and plants in the network are jostled by climate change and habitat loss?
Extension provides information on small and backyard poultry flocks
LINCOLN, Neb. -- In 1950 there were poultry science departments at more than 40 state colleges and universities. Today six have departments of poultry...
CME group reduces grain and oilseed trading hours in response to outreach
CME Globex and floor hours to be reduced for both CBOT grain and oilseed and KCBT markets.
Ag blog: Plenty of farm jobs, few willing to do them
Chris Kick offers commentary on immigrant labor, unemployment and work ethic in this week's blog post on The Social Silo.
Outbreaks of equine virus EHV-1 prompts warning to horse owners for vigilance
EHV-1 infections in horses can result in a variety of ailments that include respiratory disease, abortions, neonatal deaths and the neurologic disease termed Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM).
FSA Andy: Microloans
Hello Again!
The Farm Service Agency is now offering a new microloan program designed to assist small family farms, beginning farmers, and socially disadvantaged farmers...
Pa. soybean farmers support checkoff-funded research projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. —The Pennsylvania Soybean Board has approved $135,917 in checkoff dollars to fund various research projects.
Projects range from work on reliable crop production...
Microprocessing workshop opens
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- For years, Ohio County resident Paula Lucas sold her homemade breads and relishes at area farmers markets. Due to the popularity...
History of Earth’s temperature gives insight into climate change
Analysis reveals that Earth is warmer than it's been during 70 to 80 percent of the last 11,300 years.
