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James City to plan how to grow agricultural businesses
A $20,000 grant will help James City County develop a plan to grow agricultural businesses. The money from the governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund will help the county take a comprehensive look at how to protect and...Tags: Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Natural Resource Industry, Politics, Government
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W.Va. agriculture department seeks nominees for 'Women in Ag' program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture wants to know about extraordinary women in agriculture or forestry. The department is seeking nominations for the 2013 West Virginia Women in Agriculture program. The program...Tags: Natural Resource Industry
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Clear Spring High cleans up at Envirothon
The 2013 Washington County Envirothon was held April 19 at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor Education Center at Fairview. Fourteen teams from Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Smithsburg, and Washington County Technical High School were on hand for the competition. ...
Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Issues, Energy Resources
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Demand for college ag grads is strong this spring
For months, Matt Green has been hearing from companies that are interested in hiring him. “It just doesn't let up,” the University of Minnesota-Crookston senior says of employer interest. Green and many other college students majoring in agriculture...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Employment, Unemployment, Natural Resource Industry, Graduation
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Training for youth planning to work on farms this summer
BROOKINGS - SDSU Extension will be hosting several Hazardous Occupation Safety Training in Agriculture (HOSTA) certification courses throughout the state for all youth between the ages of 14 and 16 who plan to work on farms this summer. "The...Tags: Engineering, Agricultural Research and Technology, Health and Safety at School, Education, Advanced Training
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Nominations for 2013 Eminent Farmer/Rancher and Homemaker
BROOKINGS - The Eminent Farmer/Rancher and Homemaker Committee is seeking nominations for SDSU's Eminent Farmer/Rancher and Homemaker Award Program. 2013 marks the 86th anniversary of the program which was founded in 1927. The intent of this program...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Politics, Elections, Science and Technology
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Thune, Klobuchar introduce Sodsaver Prairie Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced legislation that would modify crop insurance premium assistance for insured crops grown on native sod converted to cropland and land that a producer cannot...Tags: Sherrod Brown, Congressional Budget Office, Mike Johanns, John Thune, Wildlife
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USDA releases new maps identifying major crop producing areas
One of 40 new maps showing major crop-producing areas in the United States and other nations. One of 40 new maps showing major crop-producing areas in the United States and other nations. A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-...Tags: South Africa, Agricultural Research and Technology, Arable Farming, Pakistan, Science and Technology
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Farmers anxious to plant
A cold, snowy April has pushed back spring planting, but farmers are still optimistic that there will be enough time to grow a good crop. "We are definitely two weeks behind because of this goofy spring, and we are probably a month behind where we...Tags: Science and Technology
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2013 grass production taking a hit
Huron (NRCS) - As the spring progresses, South Dakota producers are being faced with critical decisions that will affect their operations for years to come say officials with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The U.S. Drought Monitor...Tags: Droughts, Snow Storms, Natural Resources, Conservation, Natural Resource Industry
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Proposal would restrict use of kids in drug stings
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A lawmaker wants to restrict the use of children in police drug stings after authorities in suburban Detroit used a 14-year-old boy to help bust a suspected drug dealer. Republican state Sen. Mike Kowall of Oakland County's...
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UPDATE 1-USDA says more review needed for new Monsanto, Dow GMO crops
Reuters* Dow's Enlist corn delayed likely until 2015 * Monsanto, Dow say cooperating with USDA * Critics applaud USDA move May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it will extend its scrutiny of controversial proposed biotech crops...Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Agent Orange Poisoning (1961-1971), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Industry, Monsanto Company
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