Farmers use GPS to target fertilizer spread
Farmers employ computers and GPS to apply fertilizer precisely, cutting costs and reducing water pollution. Kenver Scott of Linn Co-op Oil Co. in Springville says variable rate technology applies exact amounts per field site, benefiting profits and the environment. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture remarks support precision agriculture.
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Ine Gazette
Pringville
Kenver Scott
Linn Co-op Oil Co
Springville
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Precision soil testing guides targeted fertilizer use
Farmer Tom Vilsack notes a system that saves money and concentrates fertilizer where needed. Secretary Bill Northey explains this 2.5 acre grid soil testing converts fertility data into a GPS guided map to apply nutrients while reducing runoff.
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Bill Northey
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Northey
Global Positioning System
Gulf of Mexico health grade dips after BP spill
AP survey of 35 Gulf researchers finds the ecological health rating lowered by several points six months after the BP well blowout, from 71 to 65 on a 0 to 100 scale. Scientists cite ongoing damage from oil, runoff, overfishing, and prior spills.
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ST. Pete Beach
Fla
U.S
Gulf of Mexico
Associated Press
Gulf
Mississippi River
Productive Congress Faces Backlash From Voters
The article notes the 111th Congress achieved many major actions despite public disapproval and GOP obstruction. It contrasts current productivity with the 1960s civil rights era, warning Democrats fear a repeat of historic electoral losses after landmark reforms like Medicare and Civil Rights laws.
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Washington
House
Senate
Obama signs dozen laws shaping policy agenda
The president signed at least a dozen significant laws this session, including an $814 billion economic stimulus package, health care reform, Wall Street accountability, consumer protections, and measures to aid housing, employment, and education.
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Obama
Wall Street
Cedar Rapids to give away flood damaged homes again
City Hall will offer the first 13 flood damaged homes for renovation and resale after a summer round. Council member Chuck Wieneke said the program seeks to save salvageable homes and asks developers to indicate which properties they will invest in.
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Ne Gazette
Cedar Rapids City Hall
Chuck Wieneke
Wieneke
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