Tag: agriculture
Will we always have fresh water?
Who are the biggest water users and where could we cut back? Alan Guebert investigates these questions in this week's column.
Plant resources help ensure ag’s future
Plant genetic resources are any plant materials, such as seeds, fruits, cuttings, pollen, and other organs and tissues from which plants can be grown.
Public comments on Michigan ag management practices due Oct. 29
The public comment period for Michigan's 2019 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices began Oct. 12 and ends at 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Hurricane season takes toll on ag
The agriculture sector was deeply impacted by Hurricane Michael. Everything from poultry barns to pecan orchards took a serious hit.
Mercer County ag families honored for longtime service
Mercer County Farm Bureau honored two member couples for their longtime commitment to agriculture at its annual meeting Oct. 1 in Mercer, Pa.
Automated indoor farm opening in Cincinnati
80 Acres Farms is building a fully-automated indoor farm in the southeast part of Cincinnati, featuring state-of-the-art grow centers for specialty greens.
First test plot of malaria-fighting plant a success at Kentucky farm
A University of Kentucky trial studying the feasibility of growing plants used to treat malaria was successful in its first growing season.
West Virginia seeks public input at October meetings
The steering committee of the West Virginia Agriculture Advisory Board is holding 14 community meetings across the state during October.
The story behind the famous poster
Judith Sutherland shares the story behind "You been farming long?" — the most highly recognized poster of all time.
$10 million in farm tax credits available in Pennsylvania
Ten million dollars in tax credits are available to help Pennsylvania farmers prevent water pollution or purchase conservation equipment.
