Soil News

Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:08 AM PDT

KITCHEN Q&A Miami Herald Thu, 25 Aug 2005 1:28 AM PDT Q: Why do onions get a black mold on them? Are the onions safe to eat? A: The black mold is caused by Aspergillus niger, a fungus common in soil. It can infect onions while they're growing or in storage. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, it's safe to trim mold from firm vegetables and consume the uncontaminated portion. Trim at least 1 inch Agriculture reviving in Aceh after tsunami: scientists AFP via Yahoo! News Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:36 PM PDT Fears that the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the December 26 tsunami are unfounded, scientists say. California Tomato Farmers Dabble in Sustainable Agriculture RedNova Wed, 24 Aug 2005 7:53 PM PDT Aug. 24--Central Valley growers want to make the humble tomato, the main ingredient of ketchup, pizza and spaghetti sauce, into a dominant new player in a growing movement to curb the use of pesticides and fertilizers on U.S. farms. Agriculture reviving in Aceh after tsunami: scientists Jakarta Post Thu, 25 Aug 2005 5:04 AM PDT PARIS (AFP): Fears that the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the Dec. 26 tsunami are unfounded, scientists say. Agriculture reviving in Aceh The Australian Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:35 PM PDT FEARS the most fertile agricultural land in the Indonesian province of Aceh has been wrecked by seawater that swept inland from the December 26 tsunami are unfounded, Australian-led researchers said. LOCAL NEWS from Northwestern Thu, 25 Aug 2005 0:32 AM PDT Two pesky insects have left their calling card in area soybean fields this summer. Spider mites and aphids have drawn nutrients from the plants and if found in large enough numbers can reduce soybean yields, agriculture experts said. Advanced biotech must to cope with future food demand: Anwar Financial Express Wed, 24 Aug 2005 11:00 AM PDT Although the use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) in farming has sparked debates between governments, environmentalists and the multinational companies, Agriculture Minister MK Anwar said Bangladesh needs advanced biotechnology to cope with future food demand and generate more revenue. SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry SeedQuest Wed, 24 Aug 2005 9:10 PM PDT Iowa crop producers are getting ready to harvest this year's corn and soybeans. But an Iowa State University agronomist is suggesting they consider some fall planting, as well. Germ Sours Florida Citrus Industry Los Angeles Times Thu, 25 Aug 2005 0:33 AM PDT Scattered by last year's storms, it has spread a contagious canker. The only defense is containment through destruction. FORT PIERCE, Fla. — For more than 40 years, grapefruit grew juicy and ripe on this 1,200-acre grove inland from the Atlantic. New anthrax cases raises animal death toll to 33 Brandon Sun Thu, 25 Aug 2005 6:50 AM PDT Six more animals have died from anthrax exposure in the Pembina Valley region, bringing Manitoba s death toll to 33 cattle and horses this year. One cow on an RM of Roblin farm and five horses on an RM of Argyle farm were confirmed dead due to anthrax earlier this week.