University of Idaho Scientists Develop Weed Control Program
(Aug 7, 2009)
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOISE, Idaho -- The University of Idaho says researchers have developed a computer program to help Pacific Northwest growers better choose herbicides to control weeds and prevent crop damage.
Perdue to Play 'Hardball' Over Water
(Aug 7, 2009)
ALBANY, Ga (AP) - Georgia is preparing to step up its offensive in the long-running battle with its neighbors over federal water rights by focusing on Florida's environmental record and dredging up a 150-year-old ruling that could give Alabama less...
WA Farmers Prepare for Strict Immigration Rules
(Aug 7, 2009)
ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE -- Farmers in Washington are taking part in special training sessions in preparation for immigration investigations that the Obama Administration says will audit employers suspected of hiring undocumented workers, hoping to...
Deadline Nears For $44.5M in Agriculture Grants
(Aug 7, 2009)
BATON ROUGE, La (AP)- Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals have until Aug.
High School Students Learn Farming at Ohio State
(Aug 7, 2009)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — On a small plot of land owned by Ohio State University, 13 high school students have dedicated their summer vacation to farming.
Farmers Find No Solace at Missouri Grain Fraud Hearing
(Aug 7, 2009)
MARTINSBURG, Mo (AP) -- Farmers hoping to recover money lost in a multimillion-dollar Missouri grain fraud scheme left a Friday administrative hearing sorely disappointed.
USDA Fined $30K for Storage Tanks in Puerto Rico
(Aug 7, 2009)
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.S Department of Agriculture has been fined tens of thousands of dollars for alleged improper maintenance of underground storage tanks in Puerto Rico.
