Can any type of agricultural product become certified organic? Yes, any agricultural product that meets third-party or state-certification requirements may be considered organic. Pollution and climate change are now drawing worldwide attention, and one result of increasing awareness is a new interest in organic farming techniques and buying from local producers. Nonfood organic products (personal care products, nutritional supplements, household cleaners, flowers, pet food and clothing,...

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This product is higher in fat, protein and all other nutrients than corn, as only the starch is used in ethanol production. Decreasing the amount of corn fed to dry cows, low-producing cows, heifers, and other non-milk producing animals, saving the corn to be fed to the high-producing cows may save money on the total feed bill. With corn prices reaching $4 per bushel, dairymen are looking for ways to cut costs and find less costly substitutions for corn while still maintaining their...

Printer Friendly FormatEmail Page. If taproots and crown tissue still appear normal and stand densities are adequate, you are encouraged to plan to harvest the remainder of the haying season. What if alfalfa stand is badly damaged? "If you are among the Iowa growers who are questioning their hay production options and feel that their alfalfa stands are 'beyond hope,' you might want to consider a short-term forage alternative from our list of suitable emergency forage crops," says Barnhart....

By JANE ZHANG/The Wall Street Journal Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 12:16:34 am CDT WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration, under heavy criticism for illnesses caused by contaminated vegetables, earlier this year came up with an ambitious, industry-endorsed plan calling for tough new regulations on the handling of fresh produce. By JANE ZHANG/The Wall Street Journal Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 12:16:34 am CDT WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration, under heavy criticism for illnesses caused...

Even as ethanol production continues to drive up the cost of feed, Hutjens said it has a potential benefit for dairy producers. These include the impact of heat stress this summer on dairy cattle, with the potential to reduce milk yield and fertility; culling of cows, forage production and quality; impact of less BST use; and changes in world supply and demand. Soy-based milk is three times higher in price at $8 per gallon and is made from genetically modified soybeans in most casts. And,...