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ASA voices concerns about bioenergy program to House Ag Committee
July 2, 2009
ASA is concerned with the manner in which USDA would determine Base Production of new biorefineries for 2009 and the differential payments for base and incremental production in future years. more>>
Crop Market Close Lower on Thursday
July 2, 2009
Outside markets and favorable weather kept pressure on teh crop markets. more>>
Ant wars: Fire ant outcompetes other species, even in its native habitat
July 2, 2009
Even in its native Argentina, the fire ant wins in head-to-head competition with other ant species more than three-quarters of the time, according to ARS scientists. more>>
Mycogen Seeds increases summer sunflower production
July 2, 2009
Mycogen Seeds has increased its summer sunflower seed production to ensure an adequate supply of new hybrids for 2010 planting. more>>
USDA releases report: 'Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.'
July 2, 2009
American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, especially corn, cotton and soybean varieties, according to a new USDA report. more>>
Vice President Biden launches initiative to bring broadband, jobs to more Americans
July 2, 2009
Vice President Biden yesterday announced the availability of $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act loans and grants to help bring broadband service to un-served and underserved communities across America. more>>
Humane Society, USDA reach settlement to improve animal research monitoring
July 2, 2009
The Humane Society of the United States and the USDA have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over access to annual reports of facilities conducting animal research. more>>
Soybean checkoff: Consumers believe soy is a healthy food
July 1, 2009
Eighty-four percent of consumers rate soy products as healthy, according to the recently completed 16th Annual Consumer Attitudes About Nutrition Study, funded by the soybean checkoff. more>>
New light sensor bracket simplifies climate change studies, ag research
July 1, 2009
Onset today introduced a new bracket that makes it fast and convenient to mount the company's light sensors to calculate Normalized Difference Vegetation Index values, the standard measure of the density of green vegetation in an area. more>>
Experts stress importance of volunteer-corn control to protect future of Bt corn hybrids
July 1, 2009
Recent research indicates that volunteer Bt corn can be much more than an eyesore; it may post a serious threat to the long-term viability of insect-resistant corn hybrids. more>>
More Rural Development, FSA state directors named
July 1, 2009
The Obama Administration continued naming individuals who will serve as State Directors for Rural Development and for the Farm Service Administration in Colorado, Idaho and Kansas. more>>
Battelle works to improve corn-based bio plastics
July 1, 2009
A research team at Battelle is working to improve both the material performance and cost of bio-based plastics as well as to ensure biodegradability. more>> |
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