Tag Archives: climate change

Menaces help make media more aware of farming

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Owen Roberts

When stories about menaces such as giant hogweed and the western bean cutworm show up in Section A of daily newspapers, it’s time to declare the media is becoming more interested and aware of farming. I write about this emergence … Continue reading →

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It’s the year of the goat around here

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Owen Roberts

The United Nations says 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. The nursing profession calls 2010 the International Year of the Nurse, recognizing the centennial year of the death of modern nursing’s founder, Florence Nightingale. In the Chinese lunar calendar, … Continue reading →

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Drought research helps feed a hungry world

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Ever wonder what keeps ornamental plants going in staggering heat and drought as they wait for a new home, outside grocery stores and big box outlets? It can be a tough grind. When plants come from the comfort of a … Continue reading →