Capturing methane gas from hog farms and piping it into existing natural gas pipelines may be a cost-effective way to meet North Carolina's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS), according to a new Duke University study. A modeling …
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An internationally acclaimed geneticist known for his molecular research to improve crop production in sorghum, sugar cane and maize will lead Clemson’s Advanced Plant Technology Program based at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center. Stephen Kresovich will join the …
Renowned geneticist to direct advanced plant research at Clemson Read More »
U.S. lean-hog futures finished modestly lower, as traders worked to narrow the hefty premium already built into deferred futures prices. May hog futures declined 0.05 cent, or 0.1%, to 89.30 cents a pound at the CME. Most-active June hog futures …
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Clemson’s Advanced Plant Technology program has a new research lead. Stephen Kresovich, an acclaimed geneticist for his research to improve production in sorghum, sugar cane and maize, will join the Clemson faculty in July. Kresovich currently serves as a crop …
Sorghum Geneticist to Lead Clemson Research Read More »
The Census of Agriculture – which is taken only once every five years – is still underway for just a few short weeks. National Agricultural Statistics Service Census Branch Chief Chris Messer says the Census is a complete count of …
Farmers Encouraged to Respond to the Census of Agriculture Read More »
The dates and locations for the SC Pesticide Recovery program are set. “The reason it took a bit of time, is that we wanted to spread evenly around the state and make it as convenient as possible. We start up …
SC Ag Commissioner Promotes 2013 Dates & Locations for Pesticide Disposal Read More »
Last week, Senators Kay Hagan of NC and Mike Crapo of ID introduced a bipartisan bill to eliminate what they call unnecessary Environmental Protection Agency regulation on pesticides. “This is an issue we have been dealing with for a long …
NC’s Ag Commissioner Pushing for Sensible Environmental Protection Act Bill in Congress Read More »
Income growth is one of the most watched economic statistics. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what recently released income growth statistics for 2012 showed for North Carolina. “Well …, you know we’re always looking for numbers that indicate …
NC State Economist Dr. Mike Walden – Gains in Income Read More »
The nominating committee for the National Sorghum Producers is currently seeking applicants to fill four seats on its board of directors. Anyone interested in serving the sorghum industry through this role may visit the NSP website to download an application …
NSP Board Seeking New Director Applicants- Deadline to Apply is Approaching Read More »
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