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My American heroes? Farmers!
In the first week of May, American farmers seeded over 35 percent of this year’s projected corn acreage — in one week!
Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages, drawbacks
Sales of U.S. organic products, including pork, grew more than 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and the consumer demand is expected to continue despite the current economic downturn.
Review will warm hearts and heads
Spare a few minutes at the Farm Science Review to make mittens and hats for homeless children.
Plan a winter grazing and supplementation program
One way of increasing the profit potential in the cow herd is to reduce this cost by extending the grazing season while planning the winter feed program.
Craigs Creamery focuses on local, sustainable dairy
Dairy Farmers of America, and eight New York-area farm families, recently launched a new cheese brand, which provides a direct connection to the farm.
Wilmington College
Wilmington College focuses on hands-on learning in the agriculture program. An educational farm enhances the classroom experience and a new, state-of-the-art Center for the Sciences and Agriculture sets Wilmington’s laboratory facilities apart.
We’re getting better at producing ethanol
net energy gain from converting corn to ethanol is improving in efficiency
Carnegie Museum hosts annual antiques show
Carnegie Museum of Art’s 11th annual antiques show is April 11-13.
To fertilize or not? Penny-pinching may lead to trouble
Spring is just around the corner and the time to get serious about pasture and hayland planting or reseeding is here. With memories of last summer’s drought and the consequences that resulted from less available forage than normal fresh on our minds, the time to take action to increase this year’s forage production is now.
Final report notes ‘no reportable findings’ with checkoff management
A management review of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board by the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service verified the Beef Board is operating within the provisions of the Beef Promotion and Research Act and Order and in line with all applicable Federal laws, regulations and policies.
