Progress on Bird Flu
The New York Times recently reported on progress in developing a vaccine against the current, virulent strain of avian influenza ravaging the U.S. poultry sector. Read the full article here >> Bird Flu Vaccine
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New Research: Global Phosphate
Global food demand drives markets for basic fertilizer components, especially phosphates. New research takes a look at this critical resource in world markets. Read all about it in this article from “AG Professional” >> Phosphate Market
NJ Ag Education Thrives
New Society member, Nancy Trivette, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Education Program Leader, is quoted in a recent NJ.com piece extolling the growth and vitality of ag education in New Jersey schools. “Agricultural education in New Jersey is growing,” commented Trivette. But there’s … Continued
O’Donnell Takes the Reins at PSPA
With the start of our new fiscal year on July 1, we also welcome our new President, Rich O’Donnell. Rich brings a wealth of experience to his new post and a deep appreciation for the Society and the broad, agricultural interests of our … Continued
Rooftop Farming – New Wave!
Member Bettsy Mosimann ran across this article in the New York Times and heartily suggested it for our members. NYT Article on Rooftop Farming
June Farming Notes
FARMING NOTES – JUNE 2015 The case for intensive agriculture – A recent article by Ted Nordhaus, based on a June 3rd speech at the Institute for Food and Agricultural Literacy Symposium, made the case for decoupling the intensification of … Continued
Member Carl Brown’s Model Feed Mill
Do livestock receive more nutritious food than we do? A recent visit to a regional feed mill gave me the impression this might be the case! During recent years science has been contributing to livestock nutrition as it has to … Continued
Food Waste Action – France
Interesting developments in France to limit food waste. Echoes of PSPA’s first lecture in our current series. Check out the article: France Cuts Food Waste
Investing In Public Ag Research
This recent downloadable article from C.A.S.T. should be of vital interest to all Society members. Investing in a Better Future through Public Agricultural Research
Farming Notes for May 2015
Farmers Markets – Our region has a wide range of farmers markets and direct sales outlets such as farm stores and stands. Nationally farmers markets have grown from only 1,755 in 1994 to 8,268 in 2014 up from 3,706 ten … Continued