New soil test measures soil health
A combination of tests can now determine the 'health' of your soil.
Five agri-stories you should read today (2/17)
Today's must-read stories include a look at California's drought, a story about how micro loans are helping African farmers grow more crops sustainably, and a bit of history behind America's first president and his relationship with agriculture.
Today’s farmer is no bum — almost heroic
Organic farmer, author and activist shares her experience working with the land at annual OEFFA conference.
Former USDA official urges sustainable farmers to get involved
Former U.S. deputy secretary of agriculture encourages farmers to get involved with government at annual sustainable farming conference.
Open dialogue about GMOs is key to changing conversations, says expert
Despite the head start biotechnology opponents have, there’s still plenty of opportunity for farmers, ranchers and the biotechnology industry to change the conversation about genetically modified organisms.
Expect modest expansion in pork industry
Much cheaper feed has led the pork industry to begin an expansion that is expected to continue throughout this year. The current expansion means that pork supplies will begin to grow more rapidly in the last-half of 2014, according to Chris Hurt, Purdue University Extension economist.
Nearly 432 million acres planted to biotech crops in 2013
Eighteen million farmers in 27 countries chose biotech crops in 2013 to the tune of 432 million acres.
Want to lose weight? Try managing stress
A researcher in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recently completed a study comparing the effectiveness of two new weight loss and maintenance intervention programs.
National Ag Day contest winners announced
The Agriculture Council of America has announced the winners of the 2014 National Ag Day video and written essay contest winners. The winners were chosen based on the 2014 theme, Agriculture: 365 Sunrises and 7 Billion Mouths to Feed.
Organic Producers will see changes in crop insurance program
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced changes to the organics program under the federal crop insurance program. These changes are effective for the 2014 crop year.
