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Wireless. For most, the word conjures images quaint coffee shops or busy airport lobbies "“ places where people drop in to check on business or check in with other people.But increasingly "wireless" is showing up on the farm to help produce better crops, net more money for growers and land a superior product in stores for consumers, according to experts.Wireless agriculture is yielding benefits in rice and cotton studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists, for...
A California farm equipment company dedicated to conservation tillage and sustainable agriculture marks its 62nd year in business by launching a new interactive website. Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) November 9, 2010 Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp., manufacturer of the Cotton Shredder-Bedder, recently redesigned its Internet website. There are four videos available for viewing in addition to several product brochures presented for download. The Cotton Shredder-Bedder is a unique...
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cotton has long been "the fabric of our lives," but seven organizations have developed new and innovative uses for the plant that evolved cotton's role beyond fabric, alone. A series of new film clips on the Cotton Today Web site present the innovators and the fruits of their creativity: Natural cotton fiber insulation from recycled denim (Bonded Logic);Edible cottonseed as a high-protein food source (Texas AgriLife Research);Cotton booms and...
Smart Herbs and Teas announced today a mail order option for their custom medicinal tea blends, which are designed for the specific health needs of the individual. Clients can now call (510) 663-4804 for consultations and purchases. Alameda, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2010 Expanding on the success of their custom medicinal tea blend service at their shop in Oakland, California, Smart Herbs and Teas now offers mail order service for customers outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. Just like...
Weeds are the most critical problem facing today's organic growers. But a number of innovative research projects are underway to improve tried and true weed control strategies and to explore new alternatives that can benefit organic crops. Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) October 19, 2010 What is the most critical problem facing today's organic grower? The USDA's Invasive Weed Management Unit says the answer is weeds. They rob fields of moisture, compete with crops for nutrients, reduce yields...
Farmers traditionally keep a close eye on their fields, but a new ESA-led project seeks to build on their vigilance with monitoring from space.The TalkingFields initiative is now showing how to combine satellite observation with satellite navigation to benefit European farmers.Sustainable food production and food security are critical challenges. TalkingFields will help by using precision farming methods to produce crops more efficiently. For instance, by optimizing farmers' use of fertilizer...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- ElectionDayTeaParty.com, today, announced the unique fundraising drive called Cash-for-Candidates has been extended. The program - originally slated to take place from Tuesday, October 12 at noon through Wednesday, midnight (36 hours) - has been met with overwhelming support from campaigns and activists. "On average, the campaigns raised $10,000 - each - on the first day," said co-organizer, Lorie Medina. "What people...
"Surface Tension" report also shows 40 percent of Establishment conservatives identify as Tea Partiers CHICAGO, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A comprehensive new study contrasting Tea Party activists and individuals working within traditional conservative political "Establishment" organizations shows the two entities are united on issue priorities, but differ when it comes to their level of enthusiasm, and the Tea Party movement's ability to accomplish its political goals. The study,...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- ElectionDayTeaParty.com today announced a ground-breaking fundraising drive called Cash-for-Candidates. The program kicks off at noon Tuesday, October 12 and ends at midnight Wednesday, October 13. Over the course of 36 hours, conservatives are encouraged to visit www.electiondayteaparty.com and contribute directly to one or all Election Day Tea Party Top 50 Congressional candidates. "The founding premise of the...
Large-scale crop failures like the one that caused the recent Russian wheat crisis are likely to become more common under climate change due to an increased frequency of extreme weather events, a new study shows.However, the worst effects of these events on agriculture could be mitigated by improved farming and the development of new crops, according to the research by the University of Leeds, the Met Office Hadley Centre and University of Exeter.The unpredictability of the weather is one of...
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Seed drilling is a method used by farmers in order to have a more unified, crop-yielding season. The first known use of seed drilling was in 1500 BC by the Sumerian. At this time, they were using a single tube. Later, in the 2nd Century BC, the Chinese developed a multi-tube iron drill. This facilitated in a larger crop planting allowing them to feed their large population. The first recorded patent of a sowing machine was in 1566 by the Venetian Senate, attributing Camillo Torello. In the...
Dryland farming is farming without the aid of irrigation and only with the amount of rain fall given by Mother Nature. Dryland farming is typical in arid regions such as Southwestern United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and other regions that are known for growing grains. Dryland farming is practiced in all parts of Australia with the exception of the Northern Territory. Process Dryland farming involves the constant assessing of the amount of moisture present or lacking for any given...
Image Caption: Painter of the burial chamber of Sennedjem. A Plowing Farmer. Credit: Yorck Project/Wikipedia Cover crops are crops that are planted to improve the quality of the soil, also known as green manure. Cover crops add fertility to the soil, control weeds and pests as well as control diseases that can be otherwise found in untreated soil. Cover crops increases the organic matter levels in the soil which only enhances the structure of the soil as well as increase the capacity for...
Image Caption: Effects of crop rotation and monoculture at the Swojec Experimental Farm, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences. In the front field, the "Norfolk" crop rotation sequence (potatoes, oats, peas, rye) is being applied; in the back field, rye has been grown for 45 years in a row. Credit: Leslaw Zimny/Wikipedia Crop rotation is the practice of planting different types of crops (also known as polyculture) in the same location in subsequent seasons. Utilizing...
Image Caption: A field in Randers, Denmark. A pile of manure is in the foreground. Credit: Malene Thyssen/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 2.5) Manure is organic matter that comes from farmyard animal waste as well as from crop cover. Manure from cows, pigs, horses, chickens, rabbits, etc. is broken down into organic matter and used as organic fertilizer. “Green” manure is derived from planting a cover crop, such as clover, to be plowed directly back into the soil. Bacteria traps nitrogen and other...
