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  1. Soybean Management Field Days setRead the original story

    7 min ago | KRVN-AM Lexington

    The 10th annual Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 12-15 will focus on staying competitive in a global marketplace, increasing profits and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs.

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  2. Farmers urged to join greener revolutionRead the original story

    7 min ago | KRVN-AM Lexington

    This farming system, CA for short, aims to help feed the world more sustainably by building up soil ecosystems and reducing unnecessary soil disturbance wherever possible.

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    Related Topix: Agriculture

  3. Rural Poverty and Agriculture in Asia-Pacific, Subject of ConsultationRead the original story

    7 min ago | PR.com

    Manila, Philippines, July 25, 2008 -- -- "There is an increasing attention on agriculture due to rising commodity prices.

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    Related Topix: Manila, Philippines, Philippines, World News, Agriculture

  4. Ancient Aboriginal rock art at riskRead the original story

    7 min ago | The Nation

    Australia's greatest ancient Aboriginal rock art is at risk of being damaged or destroyed because it sits at the epicentre of the country's resources boom, experts say.

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    Related Topix: Archaeology, Anthropology

  5. Bikers, pedestrians seeking better Web mapsRead the original story

    7 min ago | KOMO

    With the old gas-guzzler in the garage, you've got your bicycle ready and your sneakers laced up.

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  6. June 2008 red meat production up 1% from June 2007Read the original story

    8 min ago | Brownfield Network

    Friday, July 25, 2008, 10:51 AM by John Perkins The United States Department of Agriculture reports that total commercial red meat production during June was 4.05 billion pounds, down 4% from May's 4.222 ...

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  7. Government mulls 100pc increase in...Read the original story

    8 min ago | The Nation

    Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock Nazar Muhammad Gondal said Friday that due to increasing behaviour of agri-inputs the government was considering a 100 per cent increase in agriculture ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture

  8. FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not USRead the original story

    8 min ago | KOMO-TV Seattle

    The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak - clearing the U.S. crop.

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    Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, Agriculture

  9. Smith, Wyden push sustainable agriculture fundingRead the original story

    8 min ago | KMTR Eugene

    Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden say an agriculture appropriations bill headed for the Senate floor contains over $5 million for sustainable agriculture and other farm projects in Oregon.

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    Related Topix: Agriculture

  10. Potentially toxic bacteria discovered in the MuddyRead the original story

    8 min ago | Jamaica Plain Gazette

    They went to try to get a read on how effective efforts to clean up last month's mineral oil spill on the Muddy River had been, but Charles River Watershed Association staffers got more than they bargained for.

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    Related Topix: Massachusetts, Massachusetts Government, Northeastern University

  11. Prof whose 'last lecture' became a sensation diesRead the original story

    8 min ago | NWI Times

    ... The book deal was reported to be worth more than $6 million. At Carnegie Mellon, he was a professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design, and was recognized as a pioneer of virtual reality research. On campus, he became known ... 2 comments

    Related Topix: Carnegie Mellon University, Family, Kids, Pancreatic Cancer, Health, Computer Science, Entertainment

  12. Bailey-Connor AVP, Human Resources for EnvisionRead the original story

    8 min ago | Surrey Leader

    ... as we continue to strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked." Bailey-Connor holds a Masters of Science in Educational Psychology from the University of London, and has completed a Financial Management Program at Simon Fraser ...

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    Related Topix: Psychology, Europe, World News, United Kingdom

  13. Struggling college students turn to food banksRead the original story

    9 min ago | KOMO News

    Just blocks from the University of Washington, a line of people shuffle toward a food pantry, awaiting handouts such as milk and bread.

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    Related Topix: Benedict College, University of New Hampshire, University of Washington, Social Software

  14. Rampant Green-Washing/ Lack of Sustainability Standards Must StopRead the original story

    9 min ago | Hotel Interactive

    The industry needs to come up with a viable system to determine what constitutes a green hotel.

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    Related Topix: Marketing

  15. 'Last Lecture' Computer-science Professor Randy Pausch DiesRead the original story

    10 min ago | PC World

    Randy Pausch, a computer-science professor who became internationally known for his inspiring "Last Lecture," passed away in Chesapeake, Virginia, Friday after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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    Related Topix: Chesapeake, VA, Marketing, University of Virginia, Computer Science

  16. FDA: Only Mexican-grown jalapenos linked to salmonellaRead the original story

    1 hr ago | HoustonChronicle.com -- Chronicle

    The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak - clearing the U.S. crop.

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    Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration

  17. 'Leave no trace' to leave its markRead the original story

    1 hr ago | KXAN-TV

    Numbers soar at Texas state parks campgrounds. Still, far more Texans do not camp than those who do.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Camping

  18. Food Futures: Sugar, corn rise for second day after steep dropsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | MarketWatch

    Sugar and corn futures rose for a second day on Friday, following steep drops in the previous sessions, on speculation that the commodities may have been oversold.

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  19. A fair to rememberRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Beep!

    That time of year is here again - ' sheep shearing contests, pig races and cattle auctions - ' wait, you say that's not your thing? Let's try this again ... Courtesy of Wisconsin State Fair Ah summer, that ...

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    Related Topix: Agriculture, Life, Food, Bar-B-Q

  20. Taft College looks to fill need with oil training programRead the original story

    12 min ago | Bakersfield Californian

    ... classes in a range of disciplines, from soft skills such as customer service and team building to mathematics and science, Aunai said. Some courses would be taught by people working in the industry. Aunai emphasized that the program is still in ...

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