Myths and Facts of Pigweed Control

Myths and Facts of Pigweed Control - YouTube


New Yeast Strain Could Lower Costs for Cellulosic Ethanol Production



By Ann Perry

A new strain of yeast that could help streamline cellulosic ethanol costs and production has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers. This work, which supports the USDA priority of developing new sources of bioenergy, was conducted by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the agency's National Center for Agricultural Utilization Researchin

11vo encuentro Internacional



Message to Occupy Monsanto: Occupy yourself




A march against Monsanto and GMOs? Give me a break. Jeez.


I normally wouldn’t pay much attention to the group named Occupy Monsanto who is expected to protest against genetically modified foods and modern agriculture this weekend. They have a bone to pick with Monsanto and I imagine you’re going to see them on the 6 o’clock news Saturday evening.

I’ve tried to be kinder and gentler over the

Set high, but sustainable goals for your herd



Michigan State University Extension








Setting goals is an important role of a business leader. We want to take the business to a higher level that has benefits for all involved. But we can be too aggressive in setting goals that we may not be able to sustain, if indeed we can achieve them.

“I don’t like to push my cows” is a statement that drives me nuts! Cows respond to good

Variable Rate Seeding: Concepts & Practical Applications

Variable Rate Seeding: Concepts & Practical Applications - YouTube


USDA'S Novel Cell Line Identifies All Foot-and-Mouth Virus Serotypes



By Sandra Avant



WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) scientists have developed a new cell line that rapidly and accurately detects foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which causes a highly contagious and economically devastating disease in cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals.

The cell line was created by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists at the Plum Island Animal