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| Switching to organic can be good for dairy farmers | A study by the University of Guelph says that, while it is more labor-intensive, transitioning to organic farming is still profitable for dairy farmers. | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Bees still suffering from colony collapse disorder | Human dependency on the insects has led the USDA to begin researching the connection between CCD and pesticide use. | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Conventionally grown food may not be meeting our nutrient requirements | Neither the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the FDA nor the Department of Agriculture have taken action to communicate with citizens about the health benefits of organic foods, according to this opinion piece originally written for the Land Intitute’s Prairie Writers Circle. | Jun 12, 2008 |
| New variety of barley to help environment | Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service have developed a new kind of barley that is easier for single-stomached animals to digest. | Jun 12, 2008 |
| Small farmers neglected by funding policies | Current policies are preventing funding for small farmers with environmentally important land. | Jun 05, 2008 |
| Black-market pesticides cause problems in Europe | A recent increase in the sale of illegal pesticides has regional authorities stymied and the European Crop Protection Association concerned. | May 22, 2008 |
| Diversified organic farms as productive as conventional monoliths | Diversified organic farms as productive as conventional monoliths | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Critical soil-health indicators sought to show organic transition | Identifying the best ways to measure the essential aspects of converted soils will aid farmers and policy makers in managing for more sustainable outcomes. | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Organic farming practices boost soil carbon, structure | Review of nine studies shows strong soil organic matter gains despite cultivation for weed control. | Mar 13, 2008 |
| Modern research confirms historic observations about organic farming strengths | What Western observers documented 80 years ago – robust health in an agrarian population without access to processed foods and the vitality of agriculture based on locally produced compost in India—is being increasingly explained by research in other parts of the world. | Mar 13, 2008 |
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