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N-WATCH Soil Testing Program Helps Improve Nitrogen Management
May 28, 2013
In fall 2012, the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices (CBMP) launched the N-WATCH soil testing program to educate the agricultural industry about residual nitrogen left over from the 2012 drought-stricken corn crop and to provide farmers a tool to inventory and track the residual nitrogen. Great interest in the program resulted in over 300
Conservation Mentoring Program For Indiana Growers Expands
May 22, 2013
The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI) announces another key component of its three-year USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant. The CCSI Mentoring Program is designed to put Indiana producers in touch with mentors and/or consultants for individual technical assistance to help implement conservation practices recognized as beneficial through CCSI. Potential mentors are
Report: Best Practices Can Minimize Impact On Pollinators
May 22, 2013
Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists. In a USDA and EPA report released last week, several possible causes of national decline in honeybees were outlined, including habitat loss, poor diet, diseases, parasites and
2013 Conservation In Action Tour Early Registration Deadline Fast Approaching
May 20, 2013
The deadline for early registration for the Conservation Technology Information Center’s 2013 Conservation In Action Tour is approaching. Early registration ends June 1. Registration includes the evening social on July 9 and drinks, snacks, bus transportation, breakfast, lunch and dinner for the July 10 tour, which will explore innovative conservation practices in and around the
CropLife America Commends USDA, EPA On Honey Bee Health Report
May 2, 2013
CropLife America (CLA) commends the USDA and EPA for their development of the comprehensive “Report on the National Stakeholders Conference on Honey Bee Health.” The report summarizes findings from the National Stakeholders Conference held in October 2012, which brought together beekeepers, scientists, representatives of conservation groups, beekeeping supply manufacturers, commodity groups, pesticide manufacturers and government
BREAKING: EU Bans Neonicotinoids Despite Members’ Split Vote
April 29, 2013
There is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee populations. Neonicotinoid chemicals in pesticides are believed to harm bees and the European Commission says they should be restricted to crops not attractive to bees and other pollinators. But many farmers and crop experts argue that there is insufficient data. Fifteen countries voted in
2013 CTIC Conservation In Action Tour Registration Now Open
April 26, 2013
Registration has opened for the Conservation Technology Information Center’s 2013 Conservation In Action Tour, which will explore innovative conservation practices in and around the Indian Creek watershed in Livingston County, IL, July 9-10. Celebrating the theme of Community 4 Conservation, this year’s tour will bring together agriculture leaders from all over the country – including
Crisis Communications Guidelines Regarding Fertilizer Facility Explosion In Texas
April 18, 2013
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) have been working together closely on a coordinated media response to the incident at the Texas fertilizer facility yesterday evening. Below are links to talking points, crisis communications guidelines and tips that may be helpful to ARA members that may need to respond to media

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