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Wheat Growers donates blood
A total of 23 people employed by South Dakota Wheat Growers Association donated blood to the United Blood Services during the Wheat Growers' annual blood drive May 29. The blood was donated at the South Dakota Wheat Growers Association corporate... -
End the debate
Calling global warming nonsense is nonsense itself. The evidence for global warming is enormous both in quantity and in quality. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, we've had 339 consecutive months with the average global...Tags: Global Change, Weather, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues, Oceans
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More aquatic plants seen as vital to helping Lake Apopka thrive again
Below the surface of the vast waters of Lake Apopka is a landscape akin to a desert. Only a hardy smattering of grasses, lily pads and other native plants cling to 1 percent of its lake bottom. As part of the vast, multimillion-dollar plan to restore...
Tags: Wildlife, Endangered Species, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Lakes and Ponds
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Penn State to host international conference on pollinator health
College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State UniversityWith populations of wild and domesticated pollinators, such as honeybees, in decline, some of the world's foremost scientists in the field will converge on Penn State this summer to discuss the latest research aimed at understanding and overcoming...Tags: North Carolina State University, Science and Technology, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Education
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack unveils vision for U.S. organic agriculture
USDA Service CentersAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed his vision for U.S. organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the Organic Trade Association. Vilsack announced a number of changes and new initiatives to...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Business, Insurance, Science and Technology, European Union
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Top nonfarm bill ag issues in American ag
WASHINGTON - What are the top 10 nonfarm bill issues in American agriculture, according to Kathleen Merrigan, the former deputy ag secretary who came up with the "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" initiative? Immigration reform was the first issue...Tags: Environmental Politics, James P. McGovern, European Union, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Prevented planting? Evaluating your options under crop insurance
Spring rains and flooded fields have delayed or prevented planting for many farmers in Minnesota. If farmers have multi-peril crop insurance and have not been able to plant by their crop's final planting date, they do have options. For most of...Tags: Science and Technology, Insurance, Conservation, Environmental Issues
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SDSU announces new Plant Science Department head
BROOKINGS - David Wright is the new Plant Science Department Head at South Dakota State University, pending approval of the Board of Regents. "David Wright brings with him extensive industry experience as well as a renewed commitment to relevance and...Tags: Iowa State University , Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Kansas State University , Education
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Flooding impact and crop insurance frequently asked questions
The frequent rains that have soaked Iowa this year have left many corn and soybean fields unplanted or with flooded areas. Many producers are wondering what options they have under their multiple peril crop insurance (MPCI) policies. Q What should a...Tags: Career and Workplace, Breach of Contract, Science and Technology, Insurance, Conservation
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Planting struggles continue
06/11/13 - Planting struggles continue across the corn belt, with only 95% of the corn planted on June 10 vs. 98% normally at this time. Iowa (92% planted), MN (90% planted), ND (89% planted), and WI (81% planted) continue to be the states that lag the...Tags: Weather Reports, Weather, Arable Farming
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Vilsack outlines vision for agricultural solutions to environmental challenges
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that the Federal government must increase collaboration with producers, researchers and industry to develop the next generation of solutions that will help agriculture mitigate and adapt to modern...Tags: Science and Technology, Insurance, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Tom Vilsack
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Organic crop insurance program shifts
On Feb. 22, 2013, USDA's Office of Inspector General issued an audit of the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) Federal crop insurance program for organic farming practices. The audit found that Transitional yields (T-Yield), offered to organic growers...Tags: Science and Technology, Insurance
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