Learning More About Beneficial Soil Fungi
Agricultural Research Magazine Thu, 19 Jan 2006 6:30 AM PST
Beneficial soil fungi that help plants grow could become easier for farmers to use, based on research by Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ) scientists who are studying these valuable organisms. |
Dr. M P Gupta writes on the effect of WTO on Indian Agriculture
Greater Kashmir Wed, 18 Jan 2006 9:18 AM PST
Introduction Nature has endowed India with diversified physiographic, climatic and soil characteristics suitable for growing a wide variety of crops, throughout the year and rearing of different species of animals, whereas our country is lagging behind in overall development. |
Tri-State Neighbor
Tri-State Neighbor Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:49 AM PST
ST. PAUL, Minn. - In an effort to protect Minnesota's water quality, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will help host workshops across the state to help farmers and conservationists assess the potential for phosphorus to move from soil to nearby lakes and streams. |
Conservation District to offer three scholarships
Atlanticville Thu, 19 Jan 2006 4:51 AM PST
Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $1,000 scholarships to college students majoring in a conservation-related field. The deadline for applications is April 7. |
High Plains Journal Farm and Ranch Magazine
High Plains Journal Thu, 19 Jan 2006 6:20 AM PST
OMAHA (DTN) -- Agriculture Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner Thursday announced $40 million for one-time payment adjustments that will allow eligible Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) participants to complete conservation practices that have been delayed because of recent increases in energy prices. |
Four receive honors as no-till innovators
SeedQuest Wed, 18 Jan 2006 1:45 PM PST
Progressive leaders and innovators in no-till agriculture were recently honored at the National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis. The 10 th annual No-Till Innovator Awards, co-sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection and No-Till Farmer magazine, were presented Friday, Jan. 13, for achievements in the following categories: Consulting, Crop Production, Organization, and Research and Education. |
Coming Spring 2006
The Prairie Advocate Wed, 18 Jan 2006 3:11 PM PST
The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District will have a new residue management tool available for rent by county farmers this coming spring. |
DA: Pesticide use big challenge to organic farming
INQ7.net Wed, 18 Jan 2006 9:40 AM PST
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET—Although the government has recognized the productive and marketing potentials of organic farming, farmers' dependence on commercial farm inputs pose a challenge to those who want to make organic farming part of mainstream agriculture, officials said. |
County planning ag center Facility would address diverse needs
Towson Times Wed, 18 Jan 2006 1:12 PM PST
Horse breeders, cattlemen, vineyard owners and vegetable farmers have different agendas, but one thing they have in common is the desire that land be preserved in northern Baltimore County to continue agriculture-related uses. |
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