Amid the vast almond orchards and grape fields that surround Five Points in California’s Central Valley, a once-dominant crop that has nearly disappeared from the state’s farms is making a comeback: sugar beets. Science News
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Calif. farmers team up to convert beets to ethanol
By admin on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 | Comments Off
Farmers, developers say their future uncertain due to threatened songbird
By admin on Monday, March 4th, 2013 | Comments Off
The bird has the voice of R2-D2 from “Star Wars,” but for land developers and farmers across Ontario, its call heralds the sound of an uncertain future. Science News
Read More...A year later, Ky. farmers cope with tornado scars
By admin on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 | Comments Off
A tornado cut a 60-mile-long path of destruction through Kentucky a year ago. USATODAY.com Feed
Read More...Drought-Stricken Plains Farmers ‘Giddy’ Over Heavy Snow
By admin on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 | Comments Off
More than 2 feet of snow hit the high plains this week, snarling travel and all but shutting down some cities. Despite those hassles, for farmers and ranchers, the snow brings some urgently needed moisture to their drought-stricken fields and pastures. Economy
Read More...Falling lamb prices make UK, Irish sheep farmers fear for future
By admin on Friday, February 22nd, 2013 | Comments Off
LONDON (Reuters) – Sheep farmers in Britain and Ireland fear for their future as oversupply of lamb in Europe drags farm-gate prices to three-year lows while production costs soar, giving efficient New Zealand exporters a vital edge. Most British sheep farmers have been selling at a loss since November because an influx of cheap imports [...]
Read More...Justices hostile to farmer’s argument against Monsanto
By admin on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 | Comments Off
Supreme Court justices signaled on Tuesday that agribusiness giant Monsanto Co was in a strong position to claim that an Indiana farmer violated its patent for a type of soybean. Science News
Read More...Horsemeat: Farmers In ‘Buy British’ Campaign
By admin on Saturday, February 16th, 2013 | Comments Off
Farmers are hitting back after the horsemeat scandal with a new campaign urging consumers to 'Buy British'. Yahoo! News UK & Ireland – Latest World News & UK News Headlines
Read More...News Summary: Greek farmers launch daily blockades
By admin on Monday, February 11th, 2013 | Comments Off
TOUGH ROW TO HOE: Greece’s farmers launched a campaign of highway blockades, as the conservative-led government said deep spending cuts were helping the country beat budget targets. Science News
Read More...Small Farmers Aren’t Cashing In With Wal-Mart
By admin on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 | Comments Off
The world’s largest retailer says its investing in one of the fastest growing segments of American agriculture: local food. But small farmers say they aren’t necessarily seeing the benefits. Economy
Read More...Tiger takes Farmers Insurance Open for 75th win
By admin on Monday, January 28th, 2013 | Comments Off
Tiger takes Farmers Insurance Open for 75th win Sports News : CBSSports.com
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