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Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 1: Food production strategies
Published on September 18, 2012
This is the first in a series of articles to review some of the current information gathered by scientists and stimulate an unbiased discussion on food security and environmental stewardship among all segments of the society. -
Champion of cover crops: Oats
Published on September 7, 2012
Consider oats to fulfill your cover crop needs. -
Include ammonium tests when taking manure samples
Published on September 7, 2012
Pull new manure samples as you empty storage facilities and make sure to ask for the ammonium-N too. -
Fruit Farm financial summary tool to prep for disaster loans
Published on September 4, 2012
Farm financial business summary and analysis forms are now available for farms to download. -
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!
Published on August 27, 2012
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers. -
Options abound for sub-surface drainage management
Published on August 22, 2012
Sub-surface drainage is vital to agricultural productivity. It’s also important to manage to ensure nutrients do not escape into the drains. -
Grants now available for farms to combat drought impacts through improved practices
Published on August 21, 2012
Drought relief grant applications are being accepted at your local USDA NRCS office until Oct. 15, 2012. -
Rethinking challenges to animal production systems
Published on August 8, 2012
Addressing issues concerning animal welfare, environmental impact, labor concerns and economic viability collectively rather than as single issues with individual solutions may lead to more sustainable livestock production systems. -
Mediate disaster-related financial issues – don’t procrastinate
Published on August 3, 2012
Farmers who have experienced crop losses through drought or freeze may benefit by utilizing mediation services if they cannot meet financial obligations. -
Crop insurance: Follow the rules to ensure the best outcome
Published on July 25, 2012
2012 may be the year of crop insurance so make sure you are following the rules. Farms covered by crop insurance should take notice of the rules before removing or destroying drought damaged crops.