Monthly Archives: December 2010
USDA, Department of Justice held final ag competition workshop
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice wrapped up the fifth of five joint public workshops earlier this month...
Environmental impact statement for genetically engineered alfalfa released
WASHINGTON -- The USDA recently announced the availability of the final environmental impact statement that evaluates the potential environmental effects of deregulating alfalfa genetically...
Podcast project evolves into useful tool for business development
PIKETON, Ohio -- What started out as a business management project for University of Rio Grande students has grown into a popular resource tool...
Expert gives tips on caring for Christmas cactus
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift plant. But this plant is also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners...
Jim Will honored with 2011 State Conservation Award in Ohio
CELINA, Ohio — Jim Will, Mercer County district conservationist, received the 2011 State Conservationist Award for his efforts to get conservation off the ground...
Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium nets favorable updates for corn, beans and wheat
Corn, soybean and wheat associations note success at annual symposium.
Farm Bureau celebrates 50 years of membership growth
WASHINGTON -- The American Farm Bureau's national membership rose to 6,279,813 member families in 2010, marking 50 consecutive years of membership growth.State farm bureaus...
Chesapeake Bay: Numbers behind EPA’s nutrient diet could be a recipe for disaster
WASHINGTON — A new report questions the data used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set pollution limits for the Chesapeake Bay.Commissioned by...
Plans set for Pa. Farm Show, Jan. 8-15
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Thousands of animals, farm product competitions and local food are among the many attractions awaiting visitors to the 2011 Pennsylvania...
Returns on crop storage lower than normal this year
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Farmers trying to decide whether to sell the crop they harvested this fall or continue to store it have a...
