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Rootworms show resistance to Bt corn in midwestern fields
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Isolated findings of resistant rootworms in Iowa emphasize that planting a refuge is more critical than ever for maintaining the durability of Bt corn, a Purdue Extension entomologist says. Bt corn does not kill all larva that feed upon it, and very slight feeding damage from corn rootworm is typical, said
Farmers, expect nothing; do something
When Thomas Paine wrote those famous words, he inspired Americans to continue their battle for independence from England. The late 1700s were certainly a different time than today, but the quote speaks to many of us in agriculture right now. These are the times that try men’s souls. Farming in 2009 has been enough to
Straw residue too valuable to use for biofuels production
PULLMAN, Wash.– Wheat growers should think twice before harvesting crop residue for cellulosic ethanol production, said Ann Kennedy, a USDA-Agricultural Research Service soil scientist. “In the more than 100 years that we have been cultivating soils, we have lost about half of the original organic matter,” she said. “Organic matter provides nutrients crops need; it
Duncans lead Coshocton dairy ranks
COSHOCTON, Ohio – Coshocton County’s dairy service unit saluted the county’s top milk producers during the annual Coshocton County dairy banquet April 8 at the Coshocton County Career Center.
Slugs feasting on slow-growing crops
The next two to four weeks should reveal how serious of a problem slug feeding will become.
Fight between GMOs and the bugs they repel may not be over
A Michigan State University entomologist said farmers and those marketing genetically modified seeds shouldn’t become complacent because so far there has been no documented evidence that insects have developed resistance to crops engineered to repel them.
Organic or backyard flock owners need to practice biosecurity
Poultry flock owners, regardless of size or confinement practices, need to set up their biosecurity game to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
‘New’ bacteria discovery could yield clues to controlling pig manure stink
“Hespellia” is the name of a new genus of bacteria discovered by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and cooperating scientists.
Read it Again: Week of Aug.31, 2001
Each week Farm and Diary takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Commentary: The next frontier for tech jobs is in agriculture
Major innovations in agriculture have enabled farms to implement technology at a rapid rate, opening new career paths to STEM-focused students.
