Release No. 0268.05
USDA Thu, 21 Jul 2005 4:04 AM PDT
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2005-Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner today announced the availability of $5 million in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) for restoration activities in 20 states. These funds will restore and protect nearly 40,000 acres of wetlands. |
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
The Gilroy Dispatch Wed, 20 Jul 2005 9:37 AM PDT
Gilroy - The bell isn t tolling for South Valley farmers just yet. Total agriculture revenue in Santa Clara County grew by a healthy 7 percent in 2004 to $258,359,850, up from $241,113,8490 in 2003, according to the annual crop report released this week. |
Local News Heshelman receives award
Linton Daily Citizen Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:55 AM PDT
A former Eastern Greene teacher has received an outstanding service award for his many years of dedicated service to Future Farmers of America. Garry Heshelman, of eastern Greene County, began teaching vocational agriculture at the Eastern-Greene School Corporation in 1964. |
South America s New Militarism
La Nueva Cuba Thu, 21 Jul 2005 4:04 AM PDT
Research Dept. South American societies are militarizing as a result of the regional superpower’s intervention, which is undoubtedly a crucial factor on the continent, but also as a consequence of the profound economic and political changes we have come to call neoliberalism. |
Farms' runoff pollutes lakes
Detroit News Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:03 PM PDT
MADISON, Wis. -- Farmers' routine application of chemical fertilizers and manure to the land poses a far greater environmental problem to freshwater lakes than previously thought, potentially polluting the water for hundreds of years, according to research. |
SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
SeedQuest Wed, 20 Jul 2005 5:10 PM PDT
While South Texas farmers are bracing for the possible damage that Hurricane Emily could inflict, many of the agricultural producers in other areas of the state will welcome the moisture, according to Texas Cooperative Extension agricultural experts. |
Horse power
Missoulian Thu, 21 Jul 2005 0:01 AM PDT
SISTERS, Ore. - If the thought of a farmer patiently working his field behind a plow and horses floods you with pangs of nostalgia, take heart. It's on the rebound. |
What Newcomers Need to Know
Orlando Sentinel Thu, 21 Jul 2005 0:09 AM PDT
With thousands of new residents pouring into Central Florida, questions about the Sunshine State abound. Questions may be e-mailed to southwest@orlandosentinel.com or faxed to 863-422-0033. |
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