Wormholes -- Yet Another Avenue For Pollution?
Science Daily Tue, 20 Sep 2005 9:05 PM PDT
There's no doubt that earthworms benefit agriculture by their tunneling. But a recent study has shown that their burrows might also be funneling liquid manure--and possibly other contaminants--to underground drainage pipes. These, in turn, flush contaminated water onward, bypassing normal filtering and cleansing by soil. |
Garden chrysanthemums
Kinston Free Press Tue, 20 Sep 2005 9:54 PM PDT
Chrysanthemums often represent fall to many gardeners and have been around for at least 500 years, according to agriculture extension sources. More than 5,000 varieties now can be grown in most climates. |
Agriculture Summary: Corn Harvest 11 Percent Complete, Ahead Of Last Year
CattleNetwork.com Tue, 20 Sep 2005 9:30 AM PDT
Above-normal temperatures prevailed from the Great Plains eastward, exceeding 6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across the northern Corn Belt . Corn and soybeans matured rapidly in the Corn Belt , while moderate rainfall supported crop conditions. |
Pricey Planting
RedNova Tue, 20 Sep 2005 11:02 AM PDT
Higher fuel costs hurt farmer profits The wheat's not even in the ground, and already expenses are growing. Like other industries, agriculture has also plowed through unpredictable swings in motor fuel prices. |
Old Foes Attempt Detente to Save the Bay
Washington Post Wed, 21 Sep 2005 4:17 AM PDT
Environmentalists committed to preserving the Chesapeake Bay said yesterday that they were embarking on a new relationship with the region's farmers in a cooperative effort to protect the watershed. |
Davie to get new research laboratory
Sun-Sentinel Wed, 21 Sep 2005 0:10 AM PDT
Davie آ· The town soon will have a new research center. The Town Council recently approved plans for a 10,000-square-foot laboratory at 3211 College Ave. to be used by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department. |
Tri-State Neighbor: Livestock News
Tri-State Neighbor Wed, 21 Sep 2005 6:27 AM PDT
CAFO training is set for Sept. 27 in Pierre, S.D. BROOKINGS, S.D. - Manure management training for producers who want a South Dakota livestock permit for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) is set for Sept. 27 in Pierre, S.D. |
Despite tropical activity, Carolinas dry
Myrtle Beach Online Wed, 21 Sep 2005 0:06 AM PDT
Despite the rain that Ophelia recently dumped in the Carolinas, the states are dealing with dry conditions. A large part of South Carolina hasn't seen a drop of rain in September, and forecasters say the dry weather should stick around for the most part through next week. |
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