Conservation Groups Fear Exports Drive Soil Erosion Rise
Washington AP conservative groups warn that expanding U S commodity exports could accelerate topsoil loss over the next 50 years. A Agriculture Department report estimates annual erosion dumping 1.9 billion tons on cropland and projects cropland shrinking from 413 million to about 369 million acres by 2030 unless productivity and conservation keep pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Congress
Peter M. Tidd
Department
Soil Conservation Service
Agriculture
John R. Block
Tidd
Dieselbean fuel for diesel engines tested at SIUC
Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers report a soy oil diesel mix called Dieselbean works in engines. Tests show ignition, power and efficiency comparable to diesel with various oil ratios, though long term effects and costs need study before farmers use it widely.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Agriculture
Robert Wolff
Wolff
Brian Gates
Illinois
Oper
Ating Board
Thomas Jefferson
Siuc Department of Thermal and Environmental Engineering
Jefferson
USDA Opposes Bills Requiring Imported Meat Labels
The Agriculture Department opposes congressional bills that would force restaurants to disclose imported meat on menus and require labeling. Deputy Secretary Richard Lyng says current testing and inspection already assure safety and truthful labeling, and the proposed laws would raise costs, be hard to enforce, and harm exports without added consumer benefit. The National Restaurant Association advocates labeling for any food containing imported meat and posting notices in restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Congress
Richard E. Lyng
Department
National Restaurant Association
Lyng
Robert E. Bradford
Association
Jackson extension service plans farm show trip
Jackson County Extension Service organizes a bus trip to the Farm Progress Show near Peoria. Depart Murphysboro September 29, overnight in Bloomington, show September 30, return by midnight. Reservations for farmers and spouses. contact 687-1727.
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Jackson Extension Service
Jackson County Extension Service
Peoria
Murphysboro
Bloomington
Southern Illinois to Get Tailored Pasture Management Guide
A cooperative effort by Shawnee RC and D Area and the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Experiment Station will publish a soil and climate specific pasture guide for Southern Illinois. The pamphlet assists small pasture owners facing land ill suited for row crops, warns against erosion from improper management, and will be distributed free through local soil and water conservation districts early next spring.
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Southern
Illinois
Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area
University of Illinois
Dixon Springs Experiment Station
Joe Fasig
Shawnee RC
Fasig
Top
Ozarks
Houston
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