Farmers’; weather worries: Hot, dry or wet?
The Des Moines Register Sun, 27 Mar 2005 5:53 AM PST
Farmers' weather worries: Hot, dry or wet? High levels of soil moisture, more rain may delay planting. Ames, Ia. - Plant scientists have used biotechnology to make crops repel pests and withstand application of weed killers that otherwise would be lethal to the crops. |
NEWS: BUSINESS
Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier Sun, 27 Mar 2005 4:17 AM PST
PLAINFIELD --- Patience pays off. The U.S. Department of Agriculture makes no claims organically-grown food is safer or more nutritious than food conventionally raised, but plenty of people believe it. And, they're willing to pay a premium for it. |
Good stewards rewarded
Plattsburgh Press Republican Sun, 27 Mar 2005 1:58 AM PST
PLATTSBURGH Agriculture producers living in the Ausable River watershed may be eligible for a financial reward for operating their businesses in an environmentally friendly manner. |
Young artists lend talents to Ag Day poster contest
Whitehaven Appeal Sun, 27 Mar 2005 2:45 AM PST
Jackson Estes and Jayden Curry, both students at Farmington Elementary in Germantown, placed first and second, respectively, in the third- and fourth-grade division at the second annual Ag Day Poster Contest sponsored by Agricenter International. |
HENRY A. WALLACE
The Des Moines Register Sun, 27 Mar 2005 2:02 AM PST
Wallace, shown in 1956, was an intellectual and farsighted man who was somewhat shy. He wore many caps: author, editor, philosopher, businessman, public servant, scientist and humanitarian. He believed in keeping fit, and walked four miles to work daily in Washington, D.C. |
Elbowroom and country critters
Salt Lake Tribune Sat, 26 Mar 2005 11:09 PM PST
SAN MIGUEL, Calif. - Tractors do not yet rival cruise ships as vacation icons. But they would if my 2-year-old were in charge. Thanks to the obscure video "Farm Country Ahead,'' my son, Carpenter, is obsessed with agricultural machinery, hay bales and cows. |
Grants offered for feedlot operators
Rapid City Journal Sat, 26 Mar 2005 9:28 PM PST
PIERRE -- Livestock feeding operations and auction markets can apply for money available through the state to help them comply with federal Environmental Protection Agency manure management guidelines. |
TheStar.com - Turning tail: Canada's immigration exodus
Toronto Star Sun, 27 Mar 2005 1:53 AM PST
They re back: Quincy Wong (right) and friends in Hong Kong. China s government has an official policy to lure back expatriates. T here's a word going around Canada's Chinese community these days: hai gui . |
Urban gardeners ditch the dirt
Wisconsin State Journal Sat, 26 Mar 2005 7:43 PM PST
The flock of construction cranes on Madison's Isthmus says it all: People are moving en masse to Downtown condos and apartments. |
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