Maine agriculture programs suffer under proposed Bush cuts
Bangor Daily News Mon, 21 Feb 2005 5:56 AM PST
Although the major farm cuts in Bush's budget affect Midwestern states with program crops that receive subsidies, such as corn and soybeans, it is the proposed research, water quality and soil conservation program cuts that will hurt Maine. |
Agriculture research faces cuts
Bangor Daily News Mon, 21 Feb 2005 5:56 AM PST
ORONO - All of the land-grant research facilities that serve Maine's agriculture industries - potato, blueberry, apple, forestry and dairy - are in jeopardy of losing their federal funding under President Bush's recent agricultural budget proposal. |
Seeds of innovation
York News Times Mon, 21 Feb 2005 6:48 AM PST
YORK -- Biotechnology in seed production has meant producers are using 100 million pounds less crop chemicals on their operations, according to Dr. Robert Fraley, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Monsanto Co. |
AGROTECH EXHIBITION IN MOSCOW
Russian Information Agency Novosti Mon, 21 Feb 2005 4:36 AM PST
MOSCOW, February 21 (RIA Novosti) - A specialized exhibition-cum-forum, Agrotech Spring 2005, will be held at the Russian Exhibition Center February 22-25. |
Secrecy is the worst policy
The Daily Times Mon, 21 Feb 2005 2:07 AM PST
A bill passed unanimously by the Maryland House of Delegates last week could unleash another storm of controversy involving news media and free-speech advocates. |
Monday, February 21, 2005 4:00 PM
Mail and Guardian Mon, 21 Feb 2005 6:00 AM PST
The marshes of Mesopotamia, thought by some biblical scholars to be the site of the Garden of Eden, could be restored, scientists will reveal this week. |
Advisory Committee ok's project; next meeting set
Montana Standard Mon, 21 Feb 2005 1:15 AM PST
DILLON The Madison-Beaverhead Resource Advisory Committee, approved funding $5,000 for a pipeline system near Wall Creek, south of Ennis. The action occurred at the committee's Feb. 9 meeting in Dillon. |
MC teen plans career in dairy management
Lima News Mon, 21 Feb 2005 0:06 AM PST
MILLER CITY I want to see where life takes me, said Jenny Westrick, 17, a senior at Miller City High School and the daughter of Jerry and Connie Westrick. |
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