New Nebraska wind-energy group forms

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--Two of Nebraska's largest agriculture groups have joined forces to make sure farmers and ranchers get a fair shake in wind-energy deals and to break down barriers to the development of big wind farms. The new group, the Nebraska Energy Export Association, held a news conference Oct. 13 at the Capitol. The group includes representatives from the Nebraska Farm Bureau and Nebraska Cattlemen. [Read More]

UW's reclamation center offers research, training to reclaim disturbed Wyoming lands

Wyoming With temperatures dipping and winter planning how to best sock the state, it's time for--planting? Energy companies wait until late October to plant seeds to help reclaim disturbed areas. [Read More]

KFAC's Teacher of Year experiences National Ag in the Classroom Conference

Kansas For Walton teacher Kathy Murphy, this summer provided an opportunity for her to continue incorporating agriculture into her classroom. As the 2009 Janet Sims Memorial Teacher of the Year, Murphy traveled to the annual National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference held June 24 to 27 at the Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis, Mo. [Read More]

SARE grant writing workshop set for Nov. 3 in St. Charles

Missouri Farmers and ranchers can learn how to write and submit proposals for grants to promote sustainable agriculture practices at a Nov. 3 workshop at the August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center in St. Charles, Mo. Funding for the grants comes from the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. [Read More]

EQIP, WHIP application deadline extended to Nov. 20

South Dakota State Conservationist Janet Oertly has announced the extension of the deadline for submitting applications for fiscal year 2010 participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. The deadline in South Dakota is now Nov. 20. [Read More]

Farm Bureau asks Congress "Don't Cap Our Future"

Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders from across Oklahoma literally threw their hats in the ring to show support for a national campaign fighting federal climate change legislation. During an Oct. 20 gathering in Oklahoma City, they signed "well-worn" caps with a sticker on the bill stating "Don't Cap Our Future" referring to the damage expected if Congress passed the legislation. [Read More]

Farm Bureau leaders propose policies for state convention

Oklahoma Considering water as a valuable, natural resource should remain as a major priority for the state's largest farm organization in 2010. This was one of 625 resolutions proposed during Oklahoma Farm Bureau's statewide resolutions committee meeting Oct. 20 and 21 in Oklahoma City. [Read More]

Agriland has another successful year at Kansas State Fair

Kansas For State Fair attendees who visited the Pride of Kansas building, Agriland was likely a memorable experience. A soil tunnel with worms, roots and other creepy-crawlers; a real-life combine cab; a six-foot tall, milk-able model of a Holstein cow named Blossom; and the Kansas Beef Council's cattle-herding simulation were among children's favorite items this year in the Agriland display [Read More]

High tech research seeks climate change answers down on the farm

While Congress and the Obama administration consider climate change legislation, a group of researchers labor quietly at field test plots and on computers across the country in work that may offer answers for those decision makers in Washington and assist producers in making smart decisions to mitigate climate change on their own operations. One such effort is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Agricultural Carbon Enhancement ... [Read More]

Noble Foundation earns top 10 ranking in national survey

Oklahoma For the second consecutive year, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation has ranked as one of the top 10 scientific institutions for academic faculty in the United States. "The Scientist" magazine recently announced the results of its annual "Best Places to Work in Academia" survey, and the Noble Foundation ranked No. [Read More]

Senator Roberts: Congress passes ag appropriations bill; contains important projects for Kansas

Senator Roberts: Congress passes Energy and Water Appropriations Conference Report

KFAC's Teacher of Year experiences National Ag in the Classroom Conference

Carlson to close the 2009 Nebraska Ag Classic Conference; pre-registration deadline coming soon

Rural decline forces schools to merge sports teams

South Texas Farm and Ranch Show celebrates 25 years of success

Butler celebrates dedication of refurbished agriculture facilities

Oklahoma AgrAbility Project assists farmers and ranchers

Mark Hodges honored as OSU Distinguished Ag Alumnus

Check it out: The Oklahoma Equipment Connection

Ken Starks honored as OSU Distinguished Ag Alumnus

Farm Service Agency issuing CRP, DCP payments

Warner College of Natural Resources awarded project funding from EPA

Garden City Farm and Ranch Show set for Jan. 26 to 28

Devastating drought alters life for Kenya nomads

CDA names new ICS division director

USDA reports in-depth look at American Indian farmers

Sweet potatoes get high-tech help

Gates Foundation makes $1 million contribution to Texas A&M Borlaug scholars fund

Making NOAA climate forecasts useful to farmers

CSU ending partnership with wind farm developer

Couples and Money Class Nov. 17

Montanans hope BNSF deal will cut shipping costs

Senators to work with governor's budget plan

Rubashkin testifies in trial, denies charges

Vilsack, Salazar praise "FLAME" Wildfire Supresssion Reserve Fund

Albany County panel approves wind farm permit

Two Nebraska banks get rural loan guarantees

Checkoff outcry may be persuading NE lawmakers

Jon and Natalie Leeds win Achievement Award

Farm Bureau honors two with Distinguished Service Awards

Garfield County couple named Farm Family of the Year

Meat marketing tactics change with consumer trends

New imaging technique could lead to better antibiotics, cancer drugs

USDA designates three counties in Kansas as primary natural disaster areas

Report shows net returns positive under properly constructed cap-and-trade program

Lawmaker wants probe of E. coli and school lunches

Nov. 21 community resource fair will inform south San Antonio residents

Vilsack announces food purchases for domestic nutrition programs