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New Environmentally Friendly Ditch Design

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A new two-stage ditch design wins awards for innovation and is already being implemented without fail across the Midwest.

Report Sheds Light on Bee Losses

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The USDA and EPA release findings that show a number of factors contribute to Honey bee colony decline.

Artichokes Take Spotlight in Texas

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Generally thought of as a California crop, the artichoke is finding a home on Texas’ small-scale and production farms.

Hospital Technology Moves to the Vineyard

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Scientists use CT scans to learn more about how plants respond to drought and disease.

Create Bird-friendly Habitats

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Attract native bird species to your farm or backyard by strategically planting the landscape.

Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Michigan Celery Disease

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A mysterious disease that caused two years of deformed celery crops throughout Michigan is now attributed to a fungus, and growing precautions should be taken.

Antibody Accurately IDs Johne’s Disease

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USDA scientists find a way to identify a disease that affects ruminant farm animals without disrupting tests for other diseases.

New Tomato Combats Pests and Disease

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A Cornell breeder who developed a tomato resistant to thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus continues her research to make the new variety available to small-scale farmers.

Meteorologists Expect Continued Drought for Summer 2013

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Forecasts of high temperatures and minimal rainfall across much of the U.S. mean farmers can expect another rough growing season.

10 Hobby Farmer Stories of Luck

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Hobby Farms readers share their stories of luck on the farm.

Booklet Helps Women Manage Farm Wildlife

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The Midwest’s Women, Food and Agriculture Network developed a booklet with female landowners on how to regulate hunting and wildlife on their farms.

Return to Grazing Benefits Soil, Study Shows

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A USDA study investigates northern farmers’ move from fertilizer application to livestock grazing returns needed nutrients back to the soil.

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