Older stands of smooth bromegrass may become dense and sod-bound, markedly lowering productivity as a result of low nitrogen cycling. Although smooth bromegrass will respond to nitrogen rates of up to 275 pounds an acre, research by SDSU range scientist Alexander &#8220Sandy Smart in eastern South Dakota has suggested that applying about 90 pounds an acre likely will produce the highest economic returns, Mousel said. Midwest Messenger: Around The Web Midwest Messenger. Although smooth...

To date, the Conservancy has protected more than 150 acres in four preserves and 2,218 acres in 33 conservation easements. Mayes is a member of the Tax Policy Committee, and was part of the team that worked with tax experts and business leaders to craft the plan, he said in a news release. Plans also call for creating a new entryway and lobby area as well as a new chilled water plant to add cooling capacity and accommodate future additions. The auction also includes parcels in Alger,...

Exports to Gain; Hog Price Steady 5/1/2007 11:58:00 AM ETRelated symbols: CME Bloomberg Cattle Futures Gain on Quality, South Korea; Hogs Are Steady By Alan Bjerga May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Cattle futures in Chicago rose on speculation that higher-quality meat and exports to South Korea will boost sales for U. Exports to Gain; Hog Price Steady 5/1/2007 11:58:00 AM ETRelated symbols: CME Bloomberg Cattle Futures Gain on Quality, South Korea; Hogs Are Steady By Alan Bjerga May 1 (Bloomberg) --...

fresh stART Hosts 4th Annual Art Sale and Exhibition: Raises $129,000 to Benefit Local Artists, Arts-Related Therapies for At-Risk Children fresh stART, the McCall Family Foundation s signature fund-raising event, hosted its fourth annual art sale and exhibition Saturday, February 12, 2005 at the Santa Monica Art Studios. fresh stART Hosts 4th Annual Art Sale and Exhibition: Raises $129,000 to Benefit Local Artists, Arts-Related Therapies for At-Risk Children fresh stART, the McCall Family...

Parents like Amell-Nash are propelling a surge in organic baby food sales, and that has prompted more companies to either join or expand their offerings in the sector. They include banning the use of conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge for produce, and antibiotics or growth hormones for animals. Department of Agriculture inspects food producers to insure they meet its standards for organic products. Freezing the food instead of jarring it...