Yearly Archives: 2013
Ohio Farm to School Conference touts healthy eating, hands-on learning
The National Farm to School Network is now found in 12,500 U.S. schools. The organization helps educate students and faculty on food production, handling, tasting, cooking, education and dining.
National Ag Day: 10 reasons to thank a farmer
The Social Silo just posted a infographic to celebrate National Agriculture Day.
Volatile grain markets brace for USDA
Grain prices continue to be volatile on the Chicago Board of Trade. Blame current prices swings on traders preparing for the USDA Prospective Plantings...
PDA crop insurance program updates
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is advising producers of several crop insurance updates. The updates clarify coverage of spring-planted crops.
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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).
