Reducing manure-pit deaths

Reducing manure-pit deaths

Penn State researchers have recently published a new international standard to vent manure storage facilities in order to reduce the risk of fatalities.

Winery goes green

Winery goes green

The first vineyard in Ontario to be certified biodynamic has been named InterVin’s 2012 “Winery of the Year.”

Increasing cage-free eggs

Increasing cage-free eggs

A researcher has released a report stating that if more consumers knew about hen housing, more would buy cage-free eggs.

Plant-based jet fuel to U.S. Air Force for testing

Plant-based jet fuel to U.S. Air Force for testing

Virent has announced the delivery of 100 gallons of its bio-based jet fuel to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for testing.

Guelph students win second at NAMA

Guelph students win second at NAMA

A team of University of Guelph students won second place and the admiration of their competitors at a North American agricultural marketing contest.

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Canada

Ont. farmers forced to pay more for crop protection
BC on track for strong blueberry season
Flea beetle-resistant canola in the works
Potato blight strain in Irish Famine identified by scientists
NS orchard under quarantine
Saskatchewan student scholarships awarded

United States

Green power, reduced GHG with manure digester
World Pork Expo seminars get down to business
Potato blight strain in Irish Famine identified by scientists
Growing or selling 'common' Faller wheat illegal
Reducing manure-pit deaths
Delaware NM Commission releases 2012 report

Global

Potato blight strain in Irish Famine identified by scientists
Bee survival: Ban more pesticides?
Biogas from animal waste in need of maturity
Pressure on G8 biofuel mandates
Ag, livestock major sources of GHG emissions
Purifying sludge through oxygen-based digestion

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Saskatchewan student scholarships awarded
Sask Ag implements youth leadership program
Canadian Produce Person of the Year at CPMA
Bob Wash is the right size wash unit for Victory Organic
Canadian MANA business manager passes away
Farm & Food Care champion announced

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