High nitrate in groundwater? Stop fertilizing, but let the cows graze
Farmers with excessive levels of nitrates in groundwater can keep on grazing their cattle - as long as they reduce or eliminate nitrogen fertilizer use.
Kerry vs. Bush: How could he do any worse?
Reader finds presidential campaign rhetoric unbelievable.
PROGRESS: Battelle analysis shows growth in biosciences
Biosciences' growth cuts across manufacturing, services and research and isn't limited to medicine or agriculture.
PROGRESS: Fuel cell efficiency cuts dairy energy costs, pollution
The fuel cell on one New York dairy farm is used to heat the milking parlor during the winter.
PROGRESS: Study drives home benefits of GPS auto guidance for farmers
Corn Belt farmers who relinquish the wheel in their tractors can profit handsomely.
PROGRESS: Digester is center of Michigan manure system
Integrated manure management systems provide new opportunities for dairy producers.
PROGRESS: Internet farming? Could be
Farmers will soon be able to open gates, track livestock, steer tractors and control other farm jobs by computer.
PROGRESS: Soybean uses go beyond livestock feed
Ohio soybean growers fund new uses research to fuel demand.
Reagan’s patriotism wasn’t an act
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the life, death, pride, optimism and belief in freedom of former President Ronald Reagan.
Reader: Bush not perfect, but better than Clinton
Reader says Bush has done better job than Clinton, and can do better than Kerry or Nader.
