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Agriculture’s greatest innovation
Human engineering and agricultural innovation have made farming safer over the years.
Certified Angus Beef licenses Russian beef
In its first expansion beyond North America, Certified Angus Beef began production and sales in Russia this spring, through licensed partner Miratorg Agribusiness Holding.
Monarch butterfly numbers are coming back
This summer I saw my first monarch on Aug. 1. Since then, however, I’ve seen more every day.
Agriculture and water quality
As summer heats up so too will agriculture’s ongoing water quality problems heat up.
Commentary: Water quality is a muddy issue
Improving nutrient management — whether by voluntary measures or by forced regulation — isn’t cheap. But it’s a muddy mess farmers can’t ignore, says Editor Susan Crowell in this commentary.
Opting out: Farm bill exempts more organic farmers from checkoffs
A proposed rule change announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dec. 15 would expand an exemption from national research and promotion check off orders to include 95 percent organic farmers, handlers, marketers and importers — otherwise known as “primary organic” operations.
Nutrient balance and integrated management are keys to optimal corn yields
Cropping systems specialists from Kansas State University and Purdue University have completed a comprehensive review of corn research in the U.S. and worldwide over the past 100 years.
Federal produce rules still on table
Food safety law continues to be defined, with new comment period through mid December.
Already unimpressed with farm bill
Plenty to criticize in the new farm bill.
