Tag: farming
Measuring pesticides on produce
Media stories about pesticides may convince some consumers certain fruits and vegetables aren't safe. But what is the science behind the information?
Food safety starts on the farm
Growers can boost food safety on the farm by recognizing risks and implementing precautions in four areas of risk: water, animals, soil and handling.
Farm training for veterans
The National Center for Appropriate Technology is now accepting applications from military veterans who want to attend the week-long Armed to Farm Training.
Small-town writer challenges agriculture, gets Pulitzer Prize
Art Cullen of the Storm Lake Times won journalism’s highest honor for a series of 10 editorials on why Iowa “has the dirtiest surface water in America.”
A hard-working man who made a lasting difference
Bob Gibbs or "Gibsy" always worked a full-time factory job but helped area farmers "just for fun" at the end of sometimes grueling double shifts.
Dairy farmers deserve our respect, gratitude
The American farmer is expected to feed, fuel, and clothe the world, take all the risk with no guarantee of receiving fair compensation for their hard work.
How to choose the right fence for your farm
Choose between board, barbed wire, woven wire, cable, mesh, high-tensile, electric or a combination of any of these to best suit your farm fencing needs.
Website offers feedback on precision ag
The PAR website helps farmers read reviews of equipment, find technology specs, watch video demonstrations and more.
There goes the neighborhood
Farm and ranch groups are now less social and more tribal. Many have a “we’re-right, you’re-wrong” view of farm and food tech, policy and their customers.
How to create a fencing plan
Planning is the key to ensuring fencing is installed properly and you're getting the most out of your investment.
