Mutated arguments: many of the potential problems associated with GM organisms aren't new and are equally likely to arise in crops bred using conventional methods.
It seemed an ingenious solution to an age-old problem: genetically modify a staple food of developing nations and protect millions from malnutrition. But the story of GM soya has acquired almost mythical status as an example of what happens when scientists tinker with nature. The idea of...

Horizontal agricultural information source.
Vegetable production has received little attention by the policy makers. The growers have received little new information, advice and technology from the public institutions entrusted with this task almost all over the country. The high cost and availability of inputs have negative effect on profitability of production. In such...

Guide to consultants 2002. (Pull out and Save).
This Guide to Consultants is presented as a service to people interested in agricultural/biological engineering assistance. This listing is not an offer or advertisement to provide engineering services in any state or jurisdiction where the professional engineer or professional engineering firm is not registered/licensed. All information was provided by...

The real story behind the food crisis in Zambia.
The Zambian economy has had a history of over-dependence on the mining industry. This state of affairs has been balanced by increased investing in the agricultural industry. In the 1970's and 80's, agricultural production was increasing steadily. The problem was in the management of post harvest losses due to...

Former commercial pilot raises kingfish in tanks; AGRI PLAIN TALK.
Raising the golden tilapia, known in Chinese restaurants as kingfish, has its advantages. While it will occupy the same growing space and will eat the same feeds as the ordinary dark tilapia, its price is practically three or four times that of the ordinary kind. That's why...

It's the system for saving water!
The drought in the southeastern United States over the past two years has made national news. In some areas of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, surface and ground water sources are still stressed, and farmers are being asked to cut their usage of irrigation water. One approach to conserving water...

Pattern analysis based on type, orientation, size, and shape.
Introduction Understanding land use patterns can provide insight into the spatial processes that created these patterns. Fu and Chen (2000) researched the spatial pattern of agriculture in northern China in an attempt to determine the required landscape diversity for controlling soil erosion. Their results prompted an increase...

Blasts from the past: historical irrigation research still affects sustainable ag worldwide.
My daddy cleared and wore out two farms in his lifetime--just like his father before him. That boast, common in the early 20th century, was intended to laud the industriousness of one's forebears. Actually, it attested to the lack of understanding of nature's destructive forces upon soils of cultivated...

Increase phytochemical levels in vegetables.
A new family of vegetables, with the potential to prevent such deadly diseases as cancer, may soon be available on supermarket shelves following production and marketing trials. Fresh broccoli, which contains phytonutrients, is being used in the first trial. Other vegetables will follow soon. The Vital Vegetables...

Candidates for ASABE's 2006 election.
ASABE'S Nominating Committee has put together a platform of highly qualified individuals for the 2006 election. Use the candidates' position statements and background information provided on these pages to help you decide how to vote. Ballots will be mailed to all members in January. President-Elect Donald C....