Farming Notes – October 2013
Again, our Society member, Duncan Allison, provides insights and current analysis in the agricultural arena. Click on the link: FARMING NOTES October 2013
News
Long-time Member Dr. Ruth Patrick, a Pioneer in Science and Pollution Control Efforts, Is Dead at 105
It is with sadness that we note the passing of the Society’s much-esteemed member, Dr. Ruth Patrick. Members who were not familiar with Dr. Patrick’s many accomplishments and honors will want to read her obituary, featured in the New York Times … Continued
Dr. Alan F. Rozich Addresses Society on Inconvenient Truths
Dr Alan F. Rozich, founder and chairman of BioConversion Solutions, LLC, a world-renowned expert on biological processes with over 30 years of experience, spoke to the Society at our September meeting. His topic, Other Inconvenient Truths: The Agriculture, Water and Energy … Continued
Tomato Art!
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Twitter “Newspaper” #Ag May Be of Interest
Twitter is not only a leading social media outlet, but also a tremendous source of information on a broad range of topics. How? People send out Tweets constantly with links to informative web sites that they want to share with … Continued
BBC News – The US professionals quitting the rat race to become farmers
Now, a small but – anecdotally – growing group of Americans are leaving the structure and security of an office job for the gruelling, yet rewarding work of earning money from the land. Full story here: BBC News – The … Continued
Agriculture Secretary Picks Freehold Peaches
Recently New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher was in Freehold picking a few of the fresh peaches at Battleview Orchards still widely available for picking from the trees. “Now through mid-September is a great time to reach for … Continued
FARMING NOTES AUG. 2013 ~~ Duncan Allison
From time to time PSPA member, Duncan Allison, publishes agricultural news, information and his own observations. This column appears for the benefit of PSPA members and any views expressed are those of the author. Fertilizer prices are on the downward … Continued
Society Schedule Announced (download file)
Here’s the link to download the — PSPA-Schedule of Meetings-2013-2014
K State Finds Promising Solution to Preharvest Sprouting in Wheat
Researchers at Kansas State University have found and cloned a gene that prevents preharvest sprouting in wheat. If made available in commercial wheat varieties, the discovery would prevent a major problem in years when heavy rains cause ripe wheat to … Continued