ISSUE DATE: 07/02/2012
By Doug Rich
You may not be familiar with epigenetics, anthesis-silking interval, or cspB, but the crops you grow in the future will be more productive and more stress tolerant because of them.
Public and private researchers spoke during the global Water for Food Conference, held May 30 to June 1 in Lincoln, Neb., about the projects they are working on and new releases that are nearly ready for commercialization. Sally Mackenzie, founding director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discussed the potential of epigenome technology.
Something different
"This is something altogether different as we approach drought or any kind of stress," Mackenzie said. "Up until now we have never really exploited in a meaningful and directive way what is known as the epigenome. Generally, we have thought about the combination of genes and the identity of genes that can contribute to the interaction of plants and their environment. But there is a different level of genetics that is not just about the combination of genes we put into a crop but it is the way those genes are expressed."
NEWS
AFBF: Increased trade with Russia will benefit U.S. farmers American Agri-Women connect with policymakers Bioenergy leaders to explore progress toward sustainable fuels Constructing antimicrobials that destroy bacteria Crafting a fire management tool Farm Bureau applauds Missouri River amendments Heat can be a killer Kansas Sampler Foundation to visit every city in state Land-grant system provides framework for today's Extension Multi-Year Flex Account program deadline is July 15 MyPlate celebrates first anniversary Obama administration releases ag economy report, commits to rural business investments Pawnee County FSA office to close Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign kicks off new season Scientists use a new tool for studying insect-plant warfare Senate committee farm bill good for young farmers Senate passes farm bill Senator proposes to make all checkoff programs voluntary Sequencing technology opens doors to discoveries Survey reports fewer winter honey bee losses Vilsack to appoint socially disadvantaged farmers to county committees Wildfires ravage Colorado, several surrounding states CROPS
3i Show to feature health program AgriLife Research to host summer crops field day Bradford Research Center to host events July 12 Certify all crops by July 15 Colorado debuts PrairieGold brand name in wheat varieties Corn is a possible replant option in some areas Developing drought tolerance one goal of dry bean breeding program Early infestations spotted in Colorado Emerging crop technologies Entomologists use biological weapon against invasive weed Extension to host Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference 'Extreme' drought creeps back in to Arkansas FSA reminds producers of program deadlines Governor recognizes America's Farmers Mom of the Year International Windbreak Innovation Conference set for July 24 to 26 Japanese beetle counts high in corn and soybeans KFAC hosts summer course for teachers K-State names entomology head K-State to host Risk and Profit Conference KU launches RedTire program to help rural businesses Megan experiences small-town hospitality as Roland Harvesting crew tries to keep up with combines Midwest Soil Improvement Symposium is Aug. 21 Nebraska Power Farming Show makes enhancements New corn checkoff assessment now in effect NMSU offers ag science center field days across state NRCS trains summer student employees Osowski crew sees good yields, test weights in Kansas OSU Research and Extension conducts study on effects of oil-based mud Quarter-Scale Tractor Team earns 2nd place in international competition Soldier beetles beneficial, harmless Soybean video series boosts profit potential Soybean yield contests now open Triple-digit temps cause trouble for Hoffman Harvesting Wheat Performance Test results available 'Wheat Safari' brings foodies to Kansas Winter canola harvest 'a good one' Zeorians able to get back in the field and finish harvest in Kansas LIVESTOCK
American Lamb Board requests survey feedback Cattle on feed numbers released Extension to host 'Clucks-for-Bucks' program Grandmothers' Horses, The Ride Home stops in Kansas Groups hold first joint convention in Loveland Kansas Cattlemen Association hosts successful Creekstone tour Perceptions, science and business Preparations continue for the AQHA Youth World Cup Red Angus adds Allied Access tag program Southern Plains Beef Symposium set for Aug. 11 Start with simply the best Top beef breed associations to meet at K-State Treating mastitis in dairy cattle with vitamin D Winners chosen at Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show EDITOR
Bipartisanship and the big picture Remember farmers and ranchers The blame game What the Senate got wrong COLUMNS
A mark on the wall Ag strategy Farming with social engineering Immigration decisions do little to address long-term farm labor needs Just a scoop full The honor box MARKETS
Active weather slows fieldwork Ada cattle sales report Ada livestock auction report Amarillo livestock auction report Apache livestock auction report Arkansas livestock auction summary Clovis livestock auction report Corn, sorghum progressing Dodge City livestock sales report Drought increasing in severity Georgia cattle auction summary Grain contracts close sharply higher Grain market close Hay prices steady, some areas higher Hay trade slow to moderate Hot, windy, dry conditions prevail Joplin regional cattle sales Newell sheep sales report OKC West cattle sales report Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales Pratt livestock feeder cattle report Range conditions deteriorate Relentless heat, wind hits Some areas still need moisture Some crop conditions decline Some parts of state receive rain Summer has arrived Summer heat worsens drought Tulsa cattle sales report West Plains cattle sales report Woodward cattle sales report RANGE
Hay situation critical for some Managing forage as drought increases Managing health of pastured cattle a challenge this summer Prescribed burn workshop scheduled for August Range and Drought Clinic is July 31 FAMILY
4-H offers summer workshops for youth 4-H youth gather for Discovery Days Being too nice? Blueberries offer an All-American treat Controlling spider mites Couple honored for 4-H service Cumulative drought stress shows in trees Easy-care roses vulnerable to rosette disease Elegant Winrock Court eye appealing For best tomato yields, fertilize sparingly Grasscycling can reduce water, fertilizer inputs Locovores give new life to canning Meditation Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts new class Mulching is a 'green' best practice NDA rolls out 2012 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Polish up blueberries and watch them shine Preventing heat-related work illness Study: Small-acreage vegetable production can be profitable Summer Space Camp offered to Cub Scouts There she grows UAPB sweet potatoes help meet demand for slips
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