Soil News

Friday, December 10, 2004 7:05 AM PST

People's perception differs on agriculture The Tribune Chronicle Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:09 PM PST Perception. Webster's dictionary defines perception as the understanding, knowledge, etc. got by perceiving. What is your perception of agriculture in the Trumbull County area? What has helped form your perception? Earth Vision 2020 in Ooty next year News Today Fri, 10 Dec 2004 4:21 AM PST 'The Earth-Vision 2020', a national seminar on water management, rainwater harvesting, soil erosion prevention, solid waste recycling, afforestation and environment will be held on 16 and 17 April 2005 in Ootacamund. Appeal: Parental advice - and a little wedding planning - for the orphans of Rwanda Independent Thu, 09 Dec 2004 5:33 PM PST Rwanda is a country of orphans. Amid the steep green hills and red soil, more than 600,000 children who lost both parents to the genocide 10 years ago have been left to bring up young brothers and sisters and rebuild destroyed houses alone. KSWCD elects two supervisors Mount Vernon News Thu, 09 Dec 2004 8:32 AM PST MOUNT VERNON — And the winner of the $1,000 vacation package is ... William Peterson. The prize drawing took place at Knox Soil & Water Conservation District’s 57th Annual Meeting and Banquet held Wednesday at The Dan Emmett Conference Center. SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry SeedQuest Thu, 09 Dec 2004 8:57 PM PST Glyphosate use and fusarium outbreaks: cause and effect? Damaged trees sound alarm bells in Germany Guardian Unlimited Fri, 10 Dec 2004 4:04 AM PST Germany's forests are in an "alarming" condition with nearly three-quarters of all trees suffering from some kind of damage, according to an official government report. Book Reviews Online Journal Thu, 09 Dec 2004 10:41 PM PST Adobe Acrobat Reader required. Click here to download a free copy. December 10, 2004 In reporting on Peak Oil and Gas, I have discovered that the people offering solutions to the upcoming global energy shortages fall into two camps. Advisory council ok's projects: seeks proposals Montana Standard Thu, 09 Dec 2004 11:22 PM PST DILLON The new Madison-Beaverhead Resource Advisory Committee has been busy since forming last summer and has approved over $20,000 in projects to improve range land management, keep bears out of trouble, and improve recreation facilities in Madison and Beaverhead counties. Variety of orange trees flourish in our neighborhoods Honolulu Advertiser Fri, 10 Dec 2004 1:55 AM PST As the surf builds on the North Shore, mornings become cooler and citrus trees hang low with plump orange and yellow balls of fruit. This is a signal that winter is just around the corner. Farmers Union wants moratorium on large-scale farms Ohio News Network Fri, 10 Dec 2004 4:21 AM PST COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Citing concerns about the handling of large amounts of manure and its effect on the environment, the Ohio Farmers Union is calling for a moratorium on large-scale farms.