Yearly Archives: 2014
National conference on future of farming set in Kentucky in October
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Experts from throughout the nation will meet in Lexington, in October, for the first nationwide conference focused on farming, land use...
USDA enhances farm storage facility loan program
WASHINGTON — The USDA recently announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides low-interest financing to producers. The enhanced...
United Fresh report finds fresh produce sales up
WASHINGTON — United Fresh Produce Association released the 2013 Year in Review edition of the FreshFacts on Retail report, which examines overall retail trends...
Manure management workshop for horse owners
Topics covered will include an overview of the revised Manure Management Manual and steps on how to complete your own plan.
Invention gives amputee control and creativity
Georgia Tech has created a robotic drumming prosthesis with motors that power two drumsticks.
National Farmers Union bestows highest honor
SANTA FE, N.M. — National Farmers Union honored Stan Brown, Don Davis and Dallas Tonsager with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union...
Patient access to cancer care threatened by growing demand, physician shortages
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first-ever comprehensive assessment of challenges facing the U.S. cancer care system suggests patient access to cancer care will be threatened...
Cancer cells aren’t drunk when they look for host
BALTIMORE — Because of results seen in flat lab dishes, biologists have believed cancers cells move through the body in a slow, aimless fashion,...
Free toolkit aimed at helping rural first responders
URBANA, Ill. — When emergencies happen in rural areas, response time often depends on a small number of volunteer EMTs and firefighters serving a...
How does your garden grow? Only after much preparation
As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well.
