BBI Spreaders announces that it is working in conjunction with Dr. Dan Pote at the ARS Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center in Booneville, AK to develop new patented technology for a machine that injects dry poultry litter and composted cattle manure below the soil surface of pastures and no-till fields.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking period cut-off date for producers to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to January 7, 2011.

Accuride Corporation announced the sale of its Brillion Farm Equipment division to Landoll Corporation.

The USDA announced a series of measures to promote production of fuel from renewable sources, create jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change.

The U.S. EPA has mandated new diesel engine exhaust emission standards in its Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule, which impact only new equipment.

The Oklahoma congressional delegation has signed a letter protesting the EPA’s proposed regulations on dust particulate matter

A recently released World Health Organization (WHO) document has recommended a drinking water standard of 100 parts per billion, up from the previous WHO standard of two parts per billion.

If a harvested field catches fire, no-till farmers should assume at least some of the field nutrients went up in smoke, according to two studies.

The Ag Division of Lessiter Publications, Brookfield, Wis., is pleased to announce the following staff changes.

American farmers were gloomy last spring, but they've turned more optimistic, according to the latest DTN/Progressive Farmer Farmer Agriculture Confidence Index.