Yearly Archives: 2009
Mich. farmers can voice opinions on ag practice regs
LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Agriculture will host a public input meeting to gather comments on...
Free farm workshop covers the basics of cover crops
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association is presenting a cover crops workshop Sept. 15, which will feature technical presentations and hands-on...
Holmes SWCD offering aerial seeding incentive
MILLERSBURG, Ohio -- The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District is offering an incentive program that encourages planting cover crops. SubsidizedHolmes SWCD has contracted...
Research looks at fertilizer and tiled fields: Manure doesn’t mean more carbon
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Applying manure to a tiled field doesn't have a negative effect on nearby water -- in terms of carbon --...
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...
