News tagged with farmers


Farmers can spot lame sheep, but fail to prevent footrot spread

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 14, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sheep farmers are highly able to spot even mildly lame sheep, but many do not take steps to prevent the spread of lameness in their flocks by catching and treating these animals. A study in the open access journal BMC Ve ...


Agricultural engineer suggests low-energy alternative to high-temperature grain drying

Biology /

created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 1

A little-used grain-drying technique can help farmers control energy costs, according to an Ohio State University agricultural engineer.


Midge-hunting scientists tackle spread of devastating bluetongue virus

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 07, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists at the BBSRC-funded Institute for Animal Health (IAH) are stepping up the battle against the devastating and economically damaging bluetongue virus. By combining ingenious ways to trap and monitor midges with ...


As Farmers' Markets Grow, So Should Management, Indicates OSU Study

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 23, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Farmers' markets are rapidly growing in number in Oregon and throughout the United States and a key to their potential success can be found in how they approach growth and management, according to new research at Oregon State ...


Study predicts crop-production costs will jump dramatically in 2009

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 23, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Soaring energy prices will yield sharp increases for corn and soybean production next year, cutting into farmers' profits and stretching already high food costs, according to a new University of Illinois study.



  • Pages: 1 2