Soil News

Sunday, December 12, 2004 7:05 AM PST

Little fly being used to control fire ants' spread Miami Herald Sat, 11 Dec 2004 9:19 PM PST TAMPA, Fla. - Someday, maybe in your back yard, a fire ant will be toiling, lugging a grain of sand from the mound. Happy as an ant can be. Then it feels a dart of discomfort, over in a tenth of a second, and knows something is wrong. Its legs tap the soil. National survey shows more farmers choose conservation Iowa Farmer Sun, 12 Dec 2004 4:09 AM PST WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Today there is more conservation in agriculture than ever before. More American farmers are choosing environmentally responsible management, protecting the land and improving the efficiency of their operations while adding to their bottom line. Community colleges adapt to changes in farm size Iowa Farmer Sun, 12 Dec 2004 4:08 AM PST Agriculture is not just farming any more. And, farming is not just growing corn and raising cattle. "We've seen agriculture grow and expand in its definition,'' says Jerry Bolton, dean of ag sciences at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. Little fly being used to control fire ants' spread Gainesville Sun Sat, 11 Dec 2004 9:40 PM PST omeday, maybe in your back yard, a fire ant will be toiling, lugging a grain of sand from the mound. Happy as an ant can be. Then it feels a dart of discomfort, over in a tenth of a second, and knows something is wrong. Its legs tap the soil. It bends and twists, then it goes on doing what ants do. North Iowa Business Globe Online Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:38 PM PST A few days after his Presidential nomination to replace Ann Veneman as secretary of agriculture, Nebraska Gov. Michael Johanns got a whiff of just how nightmarish his self-described "dream job" will be. DA backs use of hybrid fertilizer mix Philstar.com Sat, 11 Dec 2004 7:09 AM PST The Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging farmers to adopt its "Tipid-Abono" project to help them beat the rising cost of petroleum-based fertilizers. Seven-Year Drought Puts Afghanistan on the Brink New York Times Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:37 PM PST Officials warn that despite the outside help and a good harvest last year, the country is living on the brink. South America Seeks to Fill the World's Table New York Times Sat, 11 Dec 2004 9:37 AM PST South America is turning the largely untapped frontier heartland of the continent into the world's new breadbasket.

People's perception differs on agriculture The Tribune Chronicle Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:28 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? Little fly being used to control fire ants' spread Miami Herald Sat, 11 Dec 2004 6:36 AM PST TAMPA, Fla. - Someday, maybe in your back yard, a fire ant will be toiling, lugging a grain of sand from the mound. Happy as an ant can be. Then it feels a dart of discomfort, over in a tenth of a second, and knows something is wrong. Its legs tap the soil. Little fly being used to control fire ants' spread Gainesville Sun Sat, 11 Dec 2004 6:55 AM PST omeday, maybe in your back yard, a fire ant will be toiling, lugging a grain of sand from the mound. Happy as an ant can be. Then it feels a dart of discomfort, over in a tenth of a second, and knows something is wrong. Its legs tap the soil. It bends and twists, then it goes on doing what ants do. State adds salt cedar to noxious weed list Green Island Independent Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:28 PM PST An invasive weed whose infestation in Nebraska is growing and threatening the state's economy has been added to the state's list of noxious weeds by the Nebraska An invasive weed whose infestation in Nebraska is growing and threatening the state's economy has been added to the state's list of noxious weeds by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Several University of Nebraska Faculty Receive Agronomy Awards 12/10/04 13:25 Farm Page Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:40 AM PST Lincoln, Neb. -- The IANR News Service at the University of Nebraska, reported that several University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty were honored during meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America. National survey shows more farmers choose conservation Midwest Messenger Fri, 10 Dec 2004 12:40 PM PST WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Today there is more conservation in agriculture than ever before. More American farmers are choosing environmentally responsible management, protecting the land and improving the efficiency of their operations while adding to their bottom line. December 10 Rome Sentinel Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:01 AM PST D ec. Samples of moon rocks and soil have arrived at Rome Catholic High School and will be on display Monday at the school. Members of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society will be there with telescopes set for viewing of the moon and stars, weather permitting. Nebraska's water woes offer opportunity to improve practices Tri-State Neighbor Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:35 AM PST LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska's continued drought and water problems are challenging but also represent an opportunity to improve irrigation and soil management practices, a University of Nebraska soil scientist said at the Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights program. Eritrea's Desert Tells Starvation's Tale Reuters via Yahoo! News Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:12 AM PST Tired of living on handouts, Eritrean refugee Hansu Hagos dreams of being able to feed herself by growing millet, maize, sorghum and wheat.

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.

People's perception differs on agriculture The Tribune Chronicle Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:10 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? Nebraska's water woes offer opportunity to improve practices Tri-State Neighbor Thu, 09 Dec 2004 6:54 AM PST LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska's continued drought and water problems are challenging but also represent an opportunity to improve irrigation and soil management practices, a University of Nebraska soil scientist said at the Agronomy and Horticulture Highlights program. This doesn't add up Willmington Star Wed, 08 Dec 2004 2:16 PM PST Members of the State Board of Elections may have been smoking an illegal agricultural product last week. It's hard to think of another reason why they would let 14,230 people who hadn't cared enough to vote in November go the polls Jan. 11 to vote for commissioner of agriculture. Saltcedar designated noxious weed McCook Daily Gazette Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:16 AM PST LINCOLN -- The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has designated saltcedar the state's eighth noxious weed. NDA Director Merlyn Carlson said the designation takes effect Jan. 1. State Officials Investigate Report Of Fire Ants KOCO ChannelOklahoma.com via Yahoo! News Wed, 08 Dec 2004 10:25 AM PST State officials were investigating Tuesday after fire ants were reportedly found in a plant that had been purchased for a Norman home. From Lewis Mwanangombe AngolaPress Thu, 09 Dec 2004 6:49 AM PST Lusaka, Zambia, 12/09 - As the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, its chairperson, Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni implored member countries to broaden their spectrum of activities and involve more people living in the trading bloc. Rs33m For Pothohar Region Approved Pakistan News Service Thu, 09 Dec 2004 5:57 AM PST The Minister in a statement said that project was approved to bring some relief to the common people and to save the irrigated land and reserve the water reservoir in the area of Pothohar. Advisory council ok's projects: seeks proposals Montana Standard Thu, 09 Dec 2004 1:07 AM 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. Germany's sick forests Expatica Netherlands Thu, 09 Dec 2004 4:35 AM PST BERLIN - German forests are growing faster than ever with timber reserves at "historic highs" but record numbers of trees are showing damage from last year's drought and pollution, the government said. Farmers continue using chemical slated for phaseout The Californian Wed, 08 Dec 2004 9:30 PM PST FRESNO ---- Neil Nagata, a third-generation farmer, knows his strawberries: the delicate nature of the tangy-sweet, low-lying fruit ---- and their proclivity to pests and infections.

Rezoning request approved by county regional planning commission
Iroquois County Times-Republic - Watseka,IL,USA
... The Chouinards asked to change their property's zoning from Agriculture-2 to a Rural ... t been farmed for more than 25 years, and although the soil report said ...

Hope still only refuge in BSE crisis
Cochrane Times - Cochrane,Alberta,Canada
... Nobody in the Canadian agriculture industry is too sorry to see him gone," said Butters ... On the same day Bush finally set foot on Canadian soil, the embattled ...

Supreme Court Hears Beef Checkoff Case
AgWeb - USA
... critical checkoff programs that help sustain the largest part of American agriculture. ... were used to prepare for the potential discovery of BSE on US soil. ...

SD Secretary of Agriculture
Marshall County Journal - Britton,SD,USA
... Winter wheat fields depend upon it; it preserves soil moisture; recharges ground and surface water supplies; insulates the soil from deep frost which can ...

The Corporate Attack on Organic Agriculture
Common Dreams - USA
... Spreading animal manure on farm fields to renew soil fertility is one ... The chemicals used in conventional agriculture are considered highly toxic by themselves ...

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Wednesday, December 8, 2004 7:05 AM PST

News Austin Daily Herald Wed, 08 Dec 2004 6:25 AM PST Call or email the Newsroom at (507) 434-2230. Editor's Note: In part 2 of a series, the offices of the Natural Resources and Conservation Service and the Mower County Soil and Water Conservation District are examined. This doesn't add up Willmington Star Wed, 08 Dec 2004 5:21 AM PST Members of the State Board of Elections may have been smoking an illegal agricultural product last week. It's hard to think of another reason why they would let 14,230 people who hadn't cared enough to vote in November go the polls Jan. 11 to vote for commissioner of agriculture. Lightbar Guidance System suits agriculture applications. ThomasNet Tue, 07 Dec 2004 7:16 AM PST AgGPS® EZ-Guide® Plus lightbar guidance system is available with choice of steering systems. AgGPS EZ-Steer provides assisted steering for vehicles with 612 in. pass-to-pass accuracy. It uses GPS and electric motor mounted on steering column to keep vehicle on line without use of hydraulics. AgGPS Autopilot provides fully automated steering capabilities for operations requiring accuracy down Farmers told to scout their fields for pests or risk losing crops The Jamaica Observer Tue, 07 Dec 2004 10:48 PM PST Pest infestation, if left untreated, can damage up to 40 per cent of the affected crop, agriculture specialists have warned. ECONOMY: A word of caution on the biotechnology miracle Miguel Loureiro Daily Times Tue, 07 Dec 2004 2:57 PM PST Europe isn t sure. It s recommending trials, more research and caution. Japanese consumer groups sent a petition with more than a million signatures to the Canadian minister of agriculture to ban genetically modified wheat in Canada, Japan s largest exporter. Even poorer nations aren t sure. State Officials Investigate Report Of Fire Ants KOCO ChannelOklahoma.com via Yahoo! News Tue, 07 Dec 2004 4:08 PM PST State officials were investigating Tuesday after fire ants were reportedly found in a plant that had been purchased for a Norman home. Our milky way The Auburn Citizen Tue, 07 Dec 2004 7:24 AM PST In the traditional dairy industry, size generally means profitability. Recently released data from the federal 2002 Census of Agriculture shows New York lost nearly 2,900 cattle farms and 260,000 cows since 1997, but all of Cayuga County's large dairies survived, and got bigger. Farmers continue using chemical slated for phase-out Miami Herald Wed, 08 Dec 2004 0:35 AM PST FRESNO, Calif. - Neil Nagata, a third-generation farmer, knows his strawberries: the delicate nature of the tangy-sweet, low-lying fruit, and their proclivity to pests and infections. Advisory council ok's projects: seeks proposals Montana Standard Wed, 08 Dec 2004 5:52 AM 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. Farmers continue using chemical slated for phase-out SanLuisObispo.com Wed, 08 Dec 2004 0:24 AM PST Parents, coaches and rec league officials are invited to submit their stars of the week. Please remember that kids can appear only once a month. And if your star doesn’t make it the first time, try, try again.