News tagged with agricultural economy

China's food economy benefits small, poor farmers

Jan 07, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Beijing, China - January 7, 2009 - One of the most significant changes in China's agricultural economy over the past fifteen years has been the rise of horticulture. During this same time period, modern supply chains have ...

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Is nitrogen the new carbon?

Space & Earth / Environment

Sep 21, 2009 | 2 / 5 (1) | 3

In looking forward to the next Green Revolution, researchers have been carefully examining the role of nitrogen fixation in delivering successful crops around the globe.

U.S. nearly free from weevil threat

Biology /

Nov 05, 2007 | 4 / 5 (4) | 0

There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel for a $2.4 billion program aimed at eradicating weevils throughout the United States, it was reported.

Ultrasound Used for Better Breeding in Sheep

Biology / Other

Oct 06, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ultrasound technology routinely used to accurately predict characteristics that indicate carcass yield and value in cattle and swine can also be used in live sheep, Agricultural Research Service ...

New tools for sustainable farming

Space & Earth / Environment

Aug 26, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

Environmentalists are just as fond of talking about it as are politicians, economists or marketing experts - "sustainability" has become a buzzword. The problem is that the term sustainability can refer to ...

US online ad revenue down 5.4 pct in third quarter

Technology / Internet

Nov 25, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- Online advertising revenue in the U.S. fell 5.4 percent in the third quarter from a year ago, as the sputtering economy kept its tight grip on even the fastest growing segment of industry, according to a report released ...

Economists: Tough measures needed to cure economic ills

Other Sciences / Other

Oct 07, 2008 | 4 / 5 (3) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- An ailing financial industry is going to need strong medicine to pull out of a deepening credit crunch brought on by risky loans and deregulation, Purdue University economists said Monday.

Southern farmers realize profits from highbush blueberries

Other Sciences / Other

Jun 30, 2008 | 3.9 / 5 (7) | 0

Southern highbush blueberries are emerging as an important fruit crop in Georgia, but experienced farmers say the fruit can be a challenge to grow. To determine if the blueberry shows true promise as a profitable ...

Ethanol will curb farm income until economy rebounds, economist says

Other Sciences / Other

Nov 10, 2008 | 3.8 / 5 (4) | 3

Ethanol helped drive two years of record profits for grain farmers, but also will hold income down during a looming recession that has already sliced crop prices in half, a University of Illinois economist says.

Biodiesel blend performs as well as ultra-low sulfur fuel

Technology / Energy

Jun 09, 2009 | 3 / 5 (2) | 0

Those worried about a performance drop-off going from standard diesel fuel to the more environmentally friendly B20 biodiesel blend can ease their minds.