added 2007 Sun Jun 3 0:48:19 by bubba2
The March-May period - the informal "spring" chronicled by meteorologists - brought Memphis a mere 6.73 inches of rain. That total shattered a 76-year-old record for dryness - eclipsing the Dust Bowl years and the drought of 1988 - and is only about 40% of the normal precipitation level for what should be the wettest months of the year.
The March-May period - the informal "spring" chronicled by meteorologists - brought Memphis a mere 6.73 inches of rain. That total shattered a 76-year-old record for dryness - eclipsing the Dust Bowl years and the drought of 1988 - and is only about 40% of the normal precipitation level for what should be the wettest months of the year.
added 2007 Sat May 26 16:16:42 by corey.spring
Because of overuse of muscles and joints on the job, farmers are prone to developing arthritis and should modify their work habits to stay healthy, said Bill Field, a Purdue Extension safety specialist.
Because of overuse of muscles and joints on the job, farmers are prone to developing arthritis and should modify their work habits to stay healthy, said Bill Field, a Purdue Extension safety specialist.
added 2007 Thu May 24 20:32:38 by STONERS
At least 11 farmers have committed suicide in the past two days in a western Indian state after failing to repay bank loans because of crop failures, an activist group said Thursday.
At least 11 farmers have committed suicide in the past two days in a western Indian state after failing to repay bank loans because of crop failures, an activist group said Thursday.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 18:18:24 by KelLuv
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's bee farmers are feeling the sting of lost business and possible crop danger after millions of the honey-making, plant-pollinating insects vanished during volatile weather, media and experts said on Thursday.
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's bee farmers are feeling the sting of lost business and possible crop danger after millions of the honey-making, plant-pollinating insects vanished during volatile weather, media and experts said on Thursday.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 19:09:36 by Neophile
How do you buy organic? The answer isn't simple anymore, because now that large corporations have co-opted the term, "organic" doesn't mean what it used to.
How do you buy organic? The answer isn't simple anymore, because now that large corporations have co-opted the term, "organic" doesn't mean what it used to.
added 2007 Fri Mar 30 21:31:46 by dirtyfratboy
American farmers are planning to plant more corn this year than anytime since World War II, as farmers rush to cash in on high prices bolstered by the demand for ethanol.
American farmers are planning to plant more corn this year than anytime since World War II, as farmers rush to cash in on high prices bolstered by the demand for ethanol.
added 2007 Fri Mar 9 18:03:23 by Neophile
A mysterious disease is lurking in the potato fields around Texas, threatening farmers with millions in losses and jeopardizing their share of the lucrative potato chip market.
A mysterious disease is lurking in the potato fields around Texas, threatening farmers with millions in losses and jeopardizing their share of the lucrative potato chip market.
added 2007 Sun Mar 4 15:06:52 by Spadecaller
As migrant laborers flee Colorado because of tough new immigration restrictions, worried farmers are looking to prisoners to fill their places in the fields.
As migrant laborers flee Colorado because of tough new immigration restrictions, worried farmers are looking to prisoners to fill their places in the fields.
added 2007 Wed Jan 31 19:15:11 by STONERS
The U.S. farm program, dating from the Great Depression era, should be remodeled to protect grain, cotton and soybean farmers from low prices and poor yields, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns proposed on Wednesday.
The U.S. farm program, dating from the Great Depression era, should be remodeled to protect grain, cotton and soybean farmers from low prices and poor yields, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns proposed on Wednesday.
added 2007 Mon Jan 22 3:18:44 by Neophile
High corn prices are wreaking havoc on Mexico's inflation rate and forcing shoppers to pay more for eggs, milk and tortillas. But they're a godsend to farmers.
High corn prices are wreaking havoc on Mexico's inflation rate and forcing shoppers to pay more for eggs, milk and tortillas. But they're a godsend to farmers.
