Winter pastures good bet despite high seed costs

News  |  southwestfarmpress.com | Aug 29, 2008

Along with driving up the costs of inputs such as nitrogen fertilizer, high fuel prices are raising the cost of seed for ryegrass and other small grains, according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.

http://southwestfarmpress.com/news/winter-pastures-0829

Portal Content Area Builder

The lyre vine training system uses wide rows, an open canopy, and shoot positioning to increase grape maturity and quality while maintaining production levels. It is so named because the end-on view of the trellis resembles the shape of the musical instrument, the lyre.

http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pls/portal30/PORTAL30.wwv_main.main?p_language=us&p_cornerid=20068&p_currcornerid=20068&p_siteid=114&p_displaymode=3&p_calledfrom=1&p_displayurl=19829_114_0_1_1

Mushroom Business Information Center - Mushroom Business

News  |  www.mushroombusiness.com

Edible mushroom information by Mushroom Business magazine and Paddestoelen: news, cultivation tips and events for the worldwide mushroom industry.

http://www.mushroombusiness.com/data_2008/content/articles/detail/208/Prospects-for-Mexican-mushroom-industry

NASS update on California crops

News  |  westernfarmpress.com | Oct 17, 2008

The National Agricultural Statistics Service released its latest crop update on Oct. 14.

http://westernfarmpress.com/alfalfa/california-crops-1017/

Lazy L & B Guest Ranch located in Dubois, Wyoming Ranches For Sale

A spectacular setting and terrific guest ranch improvements come together on this very unique offering. Outside Dubois along the banks of the East Fork River, the Lazy L & B offers a totally private setting nestled in a cottonwood bottom with big views.

http://www.hallhall.com/ranches-for-sale/property-detail.php?id=102&cid=1

Valmont Wind Energy, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska, USA

Company  |  agriculture.zibb.com | Jan 1, 0001

Valmont Wind Energy, Inc., Valley, Nebraska, USA, Windmills for pumping water, agricultural, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

http://agriculture.zibb.com/profile/valmont+wind+energy%2c+inc./us/nebraska/valley/680648016/22121036

U.S. cotton crop continues to shrink

News  |  deltafarmpress.com | Oct 10, 2008

Louisiana has lost over 35 percent of its cotton crop to hurricanes and other weather maladies, according to USDA s Oct. 10 crop production report.

http://deltafarmpress.com/cotton/crop-production-1010/

Wine industry ‘winners and losers’ from climate change (Media Release)

Climate change will dramatically alter the growing season for Australian grapes and affect the wine styles produced here, according to new University of Melbourne and CSIRO research.

http://www.csiro.au/news/ps2ei.html

The SCS Group - Agribusiness Consulting Services - India AgBiz Monitor

Indian mangoes now find their way to Australia (8/19/2008, The Hindu Business Line) Australia’s ‘Final Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Mango Fruit from India’ has recommended that Indian mangoes be permitted entry subject to certain quarantine conditions.

http://www.scs-group.com/scs/template/india_agbiz1.asp?cat=2

Last Canadian Fruit Canning Plant Closes

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