University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food. The new antimicrobial wash rapidly kills Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 on foods ranging from fragile lettuce to tomatoes, fruits, poultry products and meats. It is made from inexpensive and readily available ingredients that are recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The new technology, which has commercial application for the produce, poultry, meat and egg processing industries, is available for licensing from the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., which has filed a patent application on the new technology.
Monday 30 June 2008
Saturday 28 June 2008
Botswana poultry farmersin SD to learn from locals
Botswana poultry farmers in SD to learn from locals
DELEGATES from different smallholder poultry farmers' associations in Botswana are in the country to learn from their local counterparts' ...
DELEGATES from different smallholder poultry farmers' associations in Botswana are in the country to learn from their local counterparts' ...
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Breeding Healthy Rabbits
Whether the animals are intended for sale or personal consumption, keeping rabbits requires certain basic knowledge, especially when it comes to hygiene and disease prevention.
Rabbit keeping is a rewarding activity since it offers both good revenues and animal protein for the household. Rabbit meat is highly nutritious, low in fat and cholesterol and rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts. Rabbits are also extremely prolific. With adequate care and proper feeding, a doe can produce up to 40 young per year (compared with 0.8 for cows and 1.4 for ewes). That means you could virtually sell or eat one rabbit a week, all year round.
Rabbit keeping is a rewarding activity since it offers both good revenues and animal protein for the household. Rabbit meat is highly nutritious, low in fat and cholesterol and rich in protein, vitamins and mineral salts. Rabbits are also extremely prolific. With adequate care and proper feeding, a doe can produce up to 40 young per year (compared with 0.8 for cows and 1.4 for ewes). That means you could virtually sell or eat one rabbit a week, all year round.
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Friday 20 June 2008
Demand strong, but record-high costs hammer poultry producers
Demand strong, but record-high costs hammer poultry producers
Demand for poultry products remains strong, but high production costs continue to put a strain on producers' pocketbooks. John Anderson, agricultural economist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said production costs have soared to historic levels because of high feed prices and climbing diesel fuel prices. "The biggest factor facing poultry and other livestock industries is record-high feed prices. We have never been in a feed-price situation as difficult as this," Anderson said.
Meat prices surge as poor weather hits U.S. feed crops
Meat prices surge as poor weather hits U.S. feed crops
The world economy faces a fresh wave of food inflation as the price of meat surges on the back of record prices for corn and soybean, the main fodder crops for farm animals. Both crops jumped to fresh highs on Monday after U.S. farmers said heavy rain and low temperatures over the past six weeks had damaged millions of acres of crops and meant several million more acres had been left unplanted.
Sunday 15 June 2008
Vegetative Systems Treat Livestock Runoff
Vegetative Systems Treat Livestock Runoff
| Related ATTRA Publication: Constructed Wetlands |
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project recently held a tour showcasing four Nebraska cattlemen who are using vegetative treatment systems to control and treat runoff from their open livestock lots. The project, funded by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, is designed to help small- and medium-sized cattle and cow-calf producers. Vegetative treatment systems are a substitute for the conventional holding pond. Instead of a pond, producers use an area of perennial grass called a vegetative treatment area that drinks up the water and nutrients in the liquid runoff. The tour featured some unique vegetative treatment systems, including a sprinkler system and a feeding area for cow-calf pairs that is surrounded by four grazing paddocks.
New Dairy Beef Publication Available
New Dairy Beef Publication Available
| Related ATTRA Publication: Dairy Beef |
Sales of cull animals make up about 5% of a dairy income today, but a University of Idaho beef specialist says that figure could double by managing livestock for beef as well as milk. To help dairymen capture more potential profits from beef products, UI Extension has released a 16-page training guide, Idaho Dairy Beef Quality Assurance, in Spanish and English. The publication will be available through Cooperative Extension's national DAIReXNET Web site.
New Web Site Aids Ornamental Horticulture Industry
New Web Site Aids Ornamental Horticulture Industry
A new online resource for Wisconsin's commercial herbaceous ornamental industry is now available from the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture. The Wisconsin Ornamentals Website includes a forum for questions, answers and observations, links to information from industry, professional organizations and educational institutions, a calendar of upcoming events that allows you to set reminders, the ability to "subscribe" to portions of the site to know when new items are posted, opportunity for feedback, comments and questions, and access to a bi-weekly newsletter. Wisconsin Ag Connection reports the site is public, although to participate in the forum section a visitor must register. Some basic individual business information is requested when registering in order to tailor parts of the site to particular needs expressed by visitors.
Vegetative Systems Treat Livestock Runoff
Vegetative Systems Treat Livestock Runoff
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project recently held a tour showcasing four Nebraska cattlemen who are using vegetative treatment systems to control and treat runoff from their open livestock lots. The project, funded by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, is designed to help small- and medium-sized cattle and cow-calf producers. Vegetative treatment systems are a substitute for the conventional holding pond. Instead of a pond, producers use an area of perennial grass called a vegetative treatment area that drinks up the water and nutrients in the liquid runoff. The tour featured some unique vegetative treatment systems, including a sprinkler system and a feeding area for cow-calf pairs that is surrounded by four grazing paddocks.
Related ATTRA Publication: Constructed Wetlands
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Livestock Producer Environmental Assistance Project recently held a tour showcasing four Nebraska cattlemen who are using vegetative treatment systems to control and treat runoff from their open livestock lots. The project, funded by a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant, is designed to help small- and medium-sized cattle and cow-calf producers. Vegetative treatment systems are a substitute for the conventional holding pond. Instead of a pond, producers use an area of perennial grass called a vegetative treatment area that drinks up the water and nutrients in the liquid runoff. The tour featured some unique vegetative treatment systems, including a sprinkler system and a feeding area for cow-calf pairs that is surrounded by four grazing paddocks.
Related ATTRA Publication: Constructed Wetlands
Extension Publication Addresses Nutrient Management in No-till Systems
Extension Publication Addresses Nutrient Management in No-till Systems
A new Montana State University Extension bulletin is available on nutrient management practices for no-till and minimum till systems. Details on similarities and differences in recommended fertilizer management practices among tillage systems are described in Nutrient Management in No-till and Minimum Till Systems. (PDF/2.4MB) "Research has shown that no-till and minimum till systems affect water infiltration, soil moisture, soil temperature, nutrient accumulation in certain areas of the soil profile, soil aeration and microbial populations and activity," says Kent McVay, the MSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the Southern Agricultural Research Center. Because these factors all affect soil fertility, "understanding differences among tillage systems should assist in optimizing fertilizer use and crop yields," he adds. The publication is available free online in PDF.
Related ATTRA Publication: Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop Production
A new Montana State University Extension bulletin is available on nutrient management practices for no-till and minimum till systems. Details on similarities and differences in recommended fertilizer management practices among tillage systems are described in Nutrient Management in No-till and Minimum Till Systems. (PDF/2.4MB) "Research has shown that no-till and minimum till systems affect water infiltration, soil moisture, soil temperature, nutrient accumulation in certain areas of the soil profile, soil aeration and microbial populations and activity," says Kent McVay, the MSU Extension cropping systems specialist at the Southern Agricultural Research Center. Because these factors all affect soil fertility, "understanding differences among tillage systems should assist in optimizing fertilizer use and crop yields," he adds. The publication is available free online in PDF.
Related ATTRA Publication: Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop Production
Large Farm Adapts to Organic Techniques
Large Farm Adapts to Organic Techniques
A study appearing in the July 2008 issue of Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment documents how one large grower made the transition to organic production, says a story on Mongabay.com. Study author Sean Smukler of UC Davis tracked a Salinas Valley farmer's efforts to convert 215 acres of vegetable fields to organic production over three years. While small-scale organic producers typically grow small plots of each crop and use local or on-farm organic fertilizer sources, larger growers rely on different approaches. The grower in the study evolved a system using mid-size plots, a factory-made organic fish fertilizer, and plantings designed to attract beneficial insects, as well as crop rotations and hoeing.
A study appearing in the July 2008 issue of Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment documents how one large grower made the transition to organic production, says a story on Mongabay.com. Study author Sean Smukler of UC Davis tracked a Salinas Valley farmer's efforts to convert 215 acres of vegetable fields to organic production over three years. While small-scale organic producers typically grow small plots of each crop and use local or on-farm organic fertilizer sources, larger growers rely on different approaches. The grower in the study evolved a system using mid-size plots, a factory-made organic fish fertilizer, and plantings designed to attract beneficial insects, as well as crop rotations and hoeing.
Webcast to Address Manure Management for Small Farms
The Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center announces "Managing Manure on Small Farms," the latest in its free Educational Webcast Series, scheduled for June 20. During the webcast, speakers will give a guided tour of resources available to help minimize environmental impact. They will discuss how to develop a manure nutrient plan for small farms. The webcast will also be archived for later viewing.
New Study Finds Consumers Will Pay More for Local Foods
New Study Finds Consumers Will Pay More for Local Foods
New research suggests that the average supermarket shopper is willing to pay a premium price for locally produced foods. The study also showed that shoppers at farm markets are willing to pay almost twice as much extra as retail grocery shoppers for the same locally produced foods. Both kinds of shoppers also will pay more for guaranteed fresh produce and tend to favor buying food produced by small farms over what they perceive as corporate operations, according to the study. The study, conducted by Ohio State University researchers, is published in the May issue of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
New research suggests that the average supermarket shopper is willing to pay a premium price for locally produced foods. The study also showed that shoppers at farm markets are willing to pay almost twice as much extra as retail grocery shoppers for the same locally produced foods. Both kinds of shoppers also will pay more for guaranteed fresh produce and tend to favor buying food produced by small farms over what they perceive as corporate operations, according to the study. The study, conducted by Ohio State University researchers, is published in the May issue of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
UNH to Study Organic Dairy as Agroecosystem
UNH to Study Organic Dairy as Agroecosystem
University of New Hampshire researchers have received a significant grant to study UNH's organic dairy research farm as a sustainable closed agroecosystem, exploring viable strategies for becoming energy independent. The $380,000 three-year grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agricultural Research and Education (SARE) program, aims to explore whether closing energy and nutrient cycles could help small family dairy farms in the Northeast survive economic vulnerabilities. "In a closed system, the only thing leaving the farm is the milk," says John Aber, professor of natural resources at UNH and the principal investigator on the grant. "The goal is to see whether we can have a closed-nutrient-cycle and energy-independent organic dairy." Preliminary research this spring on nitrogen flows and energy inputs indicated that both energy independence and a closed nitrogen system could be achieved.
University of New Hampshire researchers have received a significant grant to study UNH's organic dairy research farm as a sustainable closed agroecosystem, exploring viable strategies for becoming energy independent. The $380,000 three-year grant, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agricultural Research and Education (SARE) program, aims to explore whether closing energy and nutrient cycles could help small family dairy farms in the Northeast survive economic vulnerabilities. "In a closed system, the only thing leaving the farm is the milk," says John Aber, professor of natural resources at UNH and the principal investigator on the grant. "The goal is to see whether we can have a closed-nutrient-cycle and energy-independent organic dairy." Preliminary research this spring on nitrogen flows and energy inputs indicated that both energy independence and a closed nitrogen system could be achieved.
Thursday 12 June 2008
Improving research data sharing and management
Improving research data sharing and management
Posted: 11 Jun 2008 04:48 AM CDT
2008/06 - AgInfo News from IAALDYou are what you share…or the economy of ideas
You are what you share…or the economy of ideas
Posted: 11 Jun 2008 04:22 AM CDT
2008/06 - CGIAR ICT-KM ProgramThe future of Agricultural Advisory Services (AAS) in Sub-Saharan Africa,
The future of Agricultural Advisory Services (AAS) in Sub-Saharan Africa,
Posted: 11 Jun 2008 04:24 AM CDT
2008/06 - FARA SecretariatThe general objectives of the meeting were:
- to identify and prioritize issues, ideas and activities for collaboration
- to determine thematic scope of the consultation
- to develop a list of selected AAS stakeholders, key informants, networks and processes (meetings, events) for later consultation activities in different African countries
- to develop a joint agenda for the consultation process
- To check the results of the discussions (identified issues and developed ideas) with a broader range of actors from within Ghana.
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Tuesday 10 June 2008
Farmscaping for Beneficials Farm Walk at Columbia Blossom Orchard
Farmscaping for Beneficials Farm Walk at Columbia Blossom Orchard
July 29, 2008
Mosier, Oregon
The walk will feature Colombia Blossom Orchards, a 32-acre diverse orchard of certified organic stone fruits such as cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and grapes. The walk will take a detailed, hands-on, look into the identification, biology, and ecology of native bees, predators and parasitoids and the on-farm habitat that supports them. You will leave with a heightened appreciation for the natural biodiversity at Columbia Blossom Orchard and the opportunities that exist there and on your own farm to enhance it.
July 29, 2008
Mosier, Oregon
The walk will feature Colombia Blossom Orchards, a 32-acre diverse orchard of certified organic stone fruits such as cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and grapes. The walk will take a detailed, hands-on, look into the identification, biology, and ecology of native bees, predators and parasitoids and the on-farm habitat that supports them. You will leave with a heightened appreciation for the natural biodiversity at Columbia Blossom Orchard and the opportunities that exist there and on your own farm to enhance it.
Conservation Tillage Systems in a Changing World
Conservation Tillage Systems in a Changing World
July 29-31, 2008
Tifton, Georgia
The 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference and the 8th Annual Conservation Production Systems Training Conference are being combined this year to bring together producers, extension and NRCS personnel from Georgia and the Southeast in a three-day meeting. The theme of the 2008 combined conference will be Conservation Tillage Systems in a Changing World. The conference will provide practical information on precision agriculture technologies and information on new and developing technologies.
July 29-31, 2008
Tifton, Georgia
The 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference and the 8th Annual Conservation Production Systems Training Conference are being combined this year to bring together producers, extension and NRCS personnel from Georgia and the Southeast in a three-day meeting. The theme of the 2008 combined conference will be Conservation Tillage Systems in a Changing World. The conference will provide practical information on precision agriculture technologies and information on new and developing technologies.
New Study Finds Benefits in Drinking Organic Milk
New Study Finds Benefits in Drinking Organic Milk
In a new study, scientists found higher levels of vitamins, antioxidants and "healthy" fat in milk from organically farmed animals. The researchers believe that letting cows graze on fresh grass boosts the nutritional value of their milk. The benefits could include a lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The study, which analyzed produce from 25 farms, found that organic milk contained 67 per cent more antioxidants and vitamins than ordinary milk. Scientists at Newcastle University also found organic milk contained 60 per cent more of a healthy fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA9, which tests have shown can shrink tumors.
In a new study, scientists found higher levels of vitamins, antioxidants and "healthy" fat in milk from organically farmed animals. The researchers believe that letting cows graze on fresh grass boosts the nutritional value of their milk. The benefits could include a lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The study, which analyzed produce from 25 farms, found that organic milk contained 67 per cent more antioxidants and vitamins than ordinary milk. Scientists at Newcastle University also found organic milk contained 60 per cent more of a healthy fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA9, which tests have shown can shrink tumors.
Food Summit to Convene
Food Summit to Convene
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is convening a High-Level Conference on World Food Security June 3-5 in Rome. The objective of this conference is to assist countries and the international community in finding sustainable solutions by identifying the policies, strategies and programs required to safeguard world food security. Heads of State and Government and ministers will discuss the current global food situation with soaring food prices, how climate change affects agriculture, and how agriculture can contribute to reduce climate change.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is convening a High-Level Conference on World Food Security June 3-5 in Rome. The objective of this conference is to assist countries and the international community in finding sustainable solutions by identifying the policies, strategies and programs required to safeguard world food security. Heads of State and Government and ministers will discuss the current global food situation with soaring food prices, how climate change affects agriculture, and how agriculture can contribute to reduce climate change.
Vermont to Allow Hemp Production
Vermont to Allow Hemp Production
Vermont farmers might have a new chance to diversify their operations. Governor Jim Douglas allowed a bill that permits farms to plant crops of industrial hemp to become law without his signature. Federal law prohibits cultivation of hemp because it comes from the same plant that marijuana does. But lawmakers believe there eventually will be a change in federal policy. Advocates say hemp can be used to make a variety of products, from cosmetics to food to clothing. So legislators overwhelmingly adopted a law that directs the Agriculture Agency to be ready when there is a change. USAgNet reports the Agriculture Agency will be required to draw up rules for hemp cultivation so farmers could be licensed as soon as federal law changes. North Dakota is the only other state that has done the same thing.
Vermont farmers might have a new chance to diversify their operations. Governor Jim Douglas allowed a bill that permits farms to plant crops of industrial hemp to become law without his signature. Federal law prohibits cultivation of hemp because it comes from the same plant that marijuana does. But lawmakers believe there eventually will be a change in federal policy. Advocates say hemp can be used to make a variety of products, from cosmetics to food to clothing. So legislators overwhelmingly adopted a law that directs the Agriculture Agency to be ready when there is a change. USAgNet reports the Agriculture Agency will be required to draw up rules for hemp cultivation so farmers could be licensed as soon as federal law changes. North Dakota is the only other state that has done the same thing.
Monday 9 June 2008
Call to convert Botswana agricultural stations into viable ...
An Agricultural Officer in Botswana has called for the upgrading of Agricultural Research Stations into institutions that would lead in recommending ...
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Communicating agribusiness with social media and Internet
Posted: 08 Jun 2008 04:36 AM CDT
- new media
- new media in agricultural journalism (about the activities of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists)
Sunday 8 June 2008
How to 'hang out' and learn more from farmers
How to 'hang out' and learn more from farmers
Posted: 07 Jun 2008 08:05 AM CDT
- There is knowledge associated with each concept.
- Do not ask leading questions; questions that suggest the answers.
- Do not preach. Preaching is the number one cause of silence.
- Share some information with local people, especially if they ask a direct question, of it is natural to slip in a comment.
- Use interviews, group interviews preferred.
- Listen to people without interrupting, just listen.
- Do not make fun of people.
- Hang out.
- Have rapport and patience.
- Use short questionnaires.
Thursday 5 June 2008
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
June 4, 2008
Producers Learn How to Start Value-Added Food Business
LINCOLN, Neb. — Agriculture comprises a large industry in Nebraska. This rapidly changing industry is encouraging many farmers and ranchers to explore the idea of creating value-added food businesses. The Food Processing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a program that provides complete business and technical assistance to food manufacturers throughout the country. More
June 4, 2008
Insect Photography Workshop June 21
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will present an insect photography workshop June 21. More
June 4, 2008
Arboretum Tours in Brownville, Peru and Falls City
June 3, 2008
A Buzzing Garden is a Happy Garden
As Nebraskans celebrate Wildflower Week (May 31-June 8) a key ally should also be considered for praise – the bee. More
June 2, 2008
UNL Research Focuses on Predicting Steaks' Tenderness
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LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists have developed a way to predict steak tenderness before the consumer takes that first bite. The technology could be a boon to the beef industry as it would allow retailers to charge a premium for a "guaranteed tender" label. More
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists have developed a way to predict steak tenderness before the consumer takes that first bite. The technology could be a boon to the beef industry as it would allow retailers to charge a premium for a "guaranteed tender" label. More
May 30, 2008
Be Safe When Cleaning Up Storm-Damaged Homes, Businesses
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans left with storm-damaged or flooded homes and businesses need to use caution when cleaning up broken glass and the muddy mess, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist said. More
May 30, 2008
Hire Qualified Arborists to be Sure Work Is Done Properly, Safely
LINCOLN, Neb. — As residents across Nebraska continue clearing storm damaged trees, forestry experts remind them that hiring an arborist requires careful consideration. More
May 30, 2008
4-H District Horse Show Competitions Display Horse Skills
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska riders will compete June 11-13 and June 17-19 in University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H District Horse Shows. More
May 29, 2008
Plants for Nebraska — Arboretum Plant Sale June 7
LINCOLN, Neb. — The plants offered at the June 7 plant sale by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum are plants for Nebraska – most of them with identifiable regional seed source; smaller size trees and shrubs and that may well catch up with larger, balled and burlapped trees; and wildflowers and other plants not widely available in the nursery trade. More
May 28, 2008
Use Caution When Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
LINCOLN, Neb. — A stormy Memorial Day weekend left a trail of tree damage throughout portions of Nebraska. More
Animal health and veterinary libraries directory
Animal health and veterinary libraries directory
Posted: 04 Jun 2008 02:56 AM CDT
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Wednesday 4 June 2008
Farmers Advocating for Organics Fund
Image via WikipediaFarmers Advocating for Organics FundThe Farmers Advocating for Organics (FAFO) fund provides a way for the organic farmers of CROPP Cooperative to identify and support key issues facing the organic marketplace and organic agriculture. The FAFO Farmer Committee accepts proposals from organizations seeking funding for particular projects or programs dedicated to furthering organic education, organic farming or product research, and advocating for organic standards or policies. FAFO is open to funding both small and large scale projects with a suggested budgetary guideline being $5,000 - $50,000 per year. In addition, FAFO has established a Small Grant Fund for individuals and organizations seeking grants that amount to less than $5,000. Small grant proposals will be reviewed monthly. There are two funding rounds in 2008, with proposal deadlines of June 1 and October
Aquaponics and Tilapia Aquaculture Short Course
Image via WikipediaAquaponics and Tilapia Aquaculture Short CourseJune 15-21, 2008, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands This 7-day course will provide in-depth knowledge of the principles and practical application of the systems that have been developed at the University of the Virgin Islands. Participants will be introduced to a variety of system designs that maintain water quality by various solids removal techniques and by hydroponic plant culture (aquaponics), a suspended growth process (biofloc tank culture) or fixed-film nitrification. Fish production instruction will be conducted using both the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and red tilapia. Hydroponic plant production will focus on vegetables, culinary herbs and ornamental flowers.
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