July 29, 2010

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Lawsuit filed to stop Hawaiian trash Seattle Times The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by the Yakama Nation and several environmental groups against the US Department of Agriculture, which approved plans for ... Hawaii trash could be headed to the NorthwestOregonLive.com ... [visit site]

Sometimes the ground shakes in agriculture South County Mail We often write and speak of “American agriculture” as if it were a single, unified industry. Of course, it's not – not even close. No, “agriculture” is more ... House committee: ... [visit site]

Project helps Alaskans spice up soil The Associated Press The 500 grant is part of the million that the US Department of Agriculture spends each year on research and education intended to promoted sustainable ... and more » [visit site]

Kelp, fish guts used to improve soil in Alaska BusinessWeek A program that promotes sustainable agriculture in the West could mean better soil for gardeners in Alaska. The program backed by the US Department of ... and more » [visit site]

Schwarzenegger vetoes overtime for farmworkers Los Angeles Times The governor agrees with giant agribusinesses and organic-farm owners who contend that an eight-hour workday isn't practical in the agriculture industry. ... and more » [visit site]

State agriculture candidate Gilbert proposes ag department reform LubbockOnline.com The Democratic candidate for agriculture commissioner on Wednesday announced he would make substantial agency restructuring changes. ... Candidate touts agriculture reformAbilene Reporter-News Democratic candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner to be in ... [visit site]

Feds, farmers create habitats for migrating birds The Associated Press Biologists with the US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service hope the birds will stop on the farms to find food and rest. ... and more » [visit site]

New York Daily News The Bitter Ironies in USDA's Firing of Shirley Sherrod Huffington Post (blog) The conflagration that embroiled the US Department of Agriculture last week (July 19) over the knee-jerk dismissal of an African American official who was ... [visit site]

The Money Times Corn Premiums Decline as Chicago Futures Jump; Soybean Basis Is Unchanged Bloomberg ... in July dropped to 29 cents to 33 cents a bushel above September futures from 30 cents to 33 cents yesterday, US Department of ... [visit site]