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University expands online course offerings
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University, the first institution in the country to offer an academic major in organic agriculture and the first to offer an online certificate in organic ag, has now expanded its online course offerings in the organic agriculture certificate program. Spring semester Three new courses that lead to the Certificate in
Scientist breeds cold-hardy hairy vetch
BELTSVILLE, Md. — Agricultural Research Service geneticist and breeder Thomas Devine and collaborators have released “Purple Bounty,” the first winter-hardy, early-flowering vetch for the northern United States. Until now, hairy vetch — a cover crop and weed-suppressing mulch favored particularly by organic farmers — had limited use north of Maryland because it copes poorly with
Winn family thanks supporters
A community’s outreach leaves Columbiana County farm family thankful, despite health hurdles that remain.
Now’s the time to pump up ethanol use
A reader urges the U.S. legislature to “wake up and begin funding more ethanol plants.”
Learn about meat goats at home
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Though it hasn’t turned up on many restaurant menus, goat meat is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world.
Fast food giant sets animal care standards
Burger King Corporation is now requiring suppliers to adhere to animal care and handling guidelines and has asked USDA to fully enforce the Humane Slaughter Act.
Children driving ATVs: Doctors ask House for restrictions
WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Pediatrics called on two U.S. House subcommittees to support restrictions on children riding or operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles on public lands.
Accidents happen
Deer have been a major hindrance to Eliza Blue’s tours the last two summers. While she’s proud of her music, she hasn’t enjoyed the accidents.
Home is more of a feeling than a location
Maybe home is more a feeling than a location. If we are lucky enough to find it in one place, so be it, but the earth herself offers this kind of belonging.
Revisiting grass tetany and magnesium deficiency
Ohio State University Extension educator Clifton Martin weighs which lime applications farmers should use to manage magnesium deficiencies in pastures.
