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British researchers to demonstrate environmental stewardship
LEXINGTON, Ky., — As a state that is world renowned for its horse industry and the largest beef cattle producer east of the Mississippi River, pastureland is vital to Kentucky agriculture. A lack of conservation practices and overgrazing, however, can cause problems in riparian ecosystems including erosion and water-quality issues. Land stewards To help livestock
Social media sites give potential employers access to personal details
COLUMBUS Q. How are employers using social media in the hiring process? A. Social media provides a free, easy-to-use hiring tool that gives employers access to information that might otherwise be unknown. Hiring managers can learn about applicants’ extra-curricular activities, what they think of their current employers, political views and more. With millions of active
Animal industry considered “acceptable collateral damage”
Editor: As an animal owner I was completely stunned on June 30 with the announcement of the “agreement” between Gov. Strickland, OFBF/Commodity Leaders and HSUS. In the weeks since, I have researched all three groups and the “agreement.” However, representatives of both the OFBF and the governor’s office give very different answers to the very
Festival to feature Will Allen, urban agriculture and Youngstown 2010
YOUNGSTOWN — With a coalition of community leaders, more than 50 green vendors and a nationally recognized keynote speaker, the Grey to Green Festival Sept. 12 is sure to get Youngstown buzzing.
Need to find common ground for our food systems
Editor: We are capable of providing food for America without destroying natural resources, without creating a society plagued with health problems resulting from our food system, without treating animals as machines and without exploiting farmers and farm workers. This should be the goal of agriculture and this goal should be supported by advocates and journalists
Bioproducts grabbing attention, dollars
Gov. Ted Strickland signed an economic stimulus package that includes $50 million to develop the state’s bioproducts industry.
U.S. wins key issues in WTO wheat dispute with Canada
Report is a win for American wheat farmers, calls for reform of Canada’s discriminatory grain distribution system.
Tobacco buyout makes progress, but the major obstacles remain
Competing bills in the U.S. Senate and House were passed.
Phosphorus demanded by forage crops
NORCROSS, Ga. – Forage crops have a big demand for phosphorus. This ranges from almost 10 pounds of P2O5 per ton of grass to 15 pounds per ton of alfalfa.
Nutrient planning is scale-neutral
Examples of both poor and excellent nutrient management can be found among small as well as large operations.
