Sainfoin's adaptability and production have been documented in Montana for the past 40 years, and producers are being encouraged to consider it for new hay or pasture plantings. Sainfoin is best adapted to well-drained, calcareous soils in the West, and under these conditions it is competitive with alfalfa in its production and longevity. As sainfoin contains nutrients, that are used more efficiently, and natural compounds such as tannins, that act against parasites, it is a fodder legume...

By Elizabeth Weise and Julie Schmit, USA TODAY The company that recalled 60 million containers of dog and cat food said Wednesday that its testing is continuing, but the source of the contamination that has killed at least 16 animals and sickened possibly hundreds more is still a mystery. By Elizabeth Weise and Julie Schmit, USA TODAY The company that recalled 60 million containers of dog and cat food said Wednesday that its testing is continuing, but the source of the contamination that...

Department of Agriculture s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and testing conducted by two USDA laboratories as part of an ongoing investigation into the presence of minute levels of regulated genetic material found in Clearfield 131 (CL131) rice seed has identified LLRICE604 as the source of the genetic material. Department of Agriculture s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and testing conducted by two USDA laboratories as part of an ongoing investigation into the...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Print Friendly View Email Article Owners go organic after pet food recall Retailers say concerned pet owners are seeking more natural, organic pet foods By Lisa Cornwell The Associated Press Article Last Updated:04/02/2007 12:05:03 AM MDT Debra Tarter's 2-year-old boxer, Patchez, is just like a member of the family. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogle What's this? Print Friendly View Email Article Owners go organic after pet food recall Retailers say...

Successful forage producers also will speak and a tradeshow will be available. Jeff Volenec, a professor of agronomy, will discuss keeping an alfalfa stand for eight years with proper phosphorous and potassium management. Non-members must pay a $5 fee to attend and registration is due Friday. Members and non-members are invited to attend. The council's meeting begins at 4 p. Welcome toPalladium-Item-Richmond, Ind. Expert will give ideas on hay fields at meeting A Purdue University forage...