Crop rotation good for soil microbes, plant growth Research seeks to address issues of ag intensification Published on: Sep 8, 2015 Research from the University of New Hampshire shows that crop rotations – in isolation from other management factors – can increase soil microbial function and ultimately benefit plant growth. The study was conducted by…
A much better Iowa is possible if we begin electing public officials who believe in protecting Iowa’s soil, water and biodiversity (Photo: Register illustration) I really appreciated Richard Doak’s column on the fallacy of rural vs. urban thinking ["Country first, cities second: Is it hurting Iowa?" Aug. 30]. My answer to his question "why do…
Hello Neighbors, I hope you will take some time to read the following message and link. Yes, it is a call for an eye opening if you haven’t been aware of the technology that has been developed by seed and chemical corporations these last few decades. Many of us cover our moral eyes to these…
This is how to eliminate animal agriculture an guarantee the failure of local regional food systems … Activists petition USDA on animal welfare issues By Lisa M. Keefe on 9/2/2015 A coalition of animal rights activist organizations have formally petitioned USDA to amend regulations related to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act and the Federal…
A new/old way of farming Some farmers warn a major change is needed Ryan Wallace checks the moisture level of grass, clover and alfalfa hay as he bales on a field outside of Keystone, Iowa, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Orlan Love, The Gazette August 30, 2015 | 11:00 am The state’s…
FSIS explains standards for equivalence in poultry trade Written September 2, 2015 Food Safety and Inspection Service utilizes comprehensive system for establishing equivalence, ensuring ongoing equivalence for countries wanting to import processed poultry to US The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) utilizes a comprehensive, three-part system for both establishing initial equivalence and ensuring…
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 Egg producers outline regulatory burdens during McCaskill tour – Columbia Daily Tribune: Politics Don Shrubshell/Tribune Buy this photo Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., talks to Austin Stanton, left, and his brother, Dustin, Tuesday at the Stantons’ egg farm between Centralia and Sturgeon. The farm is the country’s largest free-range egg operation. McCaskill…
How can USDA continue to stand around and do nothing to restore the integrity of the national beef checkoff program? Pay To Play Lee Pitts The last time I wrote about the NCBA and their heist of the checkoff in a story titled "Where Did It All Go?", I reported the news that Forest Roberts…