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Weeds in the Garden: Spraying May Be Harmful to Your Health
Throughout much of the U.S. of A., spring has sprung. Here in North Carolina, lawns are lush and verdant and blooms are everywhere. But with the good stuff ... by erica — last modified May 04, 2009 03:06 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Corn Ethanol or Conservation? What Do You Think?
U.S. corn ethanol production has been on the rise. That’s good for our country’s carbon footprint, right? A new study suggests not. by erica — last modified Mar 31, 2009 01:38 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Is There Enough Water to ‘Grow’ Ethanol?
<p>A recent study points out that when it comes to water usage, where your ethanol is brewed really matters.</p> by erica — last modified Jun 23, 2009 02:02 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Are All Meat-Eaters Children of the Corn?
For decades, big companies have been consuming others until only a few are left. This Pac Man-like game has been especially true of agriculture where a ... by erica — last modified Mar 16, 2009 12:34 PM — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Biofuels Part I: Corn Ethanol Isn’t the Solution
Who doesn’t want to be green? But beware of automobile ads claiming environmental benefits from home-grown ethanol. Almost all U.S. ethanol comes from corn ... by erica — last modified Mar 16, 2009 02:25 PM — filed under: , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
How Congress Is Shortchanging Our Health and Sweetening Things for the Food Industry
At dinner Sunday night, I asked my friend Prasad if he knew about the new farm bill and what it means for average Americans. He didn't. Here are three ... by erica — last modified Nov 10, 2009 03:04 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
The Green Grok Blogs on Food
by stepht — last modified Mar 16, 2009 12:38 PM — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Update: Ag Chair Introduces Bill to Bypass EPA on Renewable Fuels
<p>Last week Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) took his ”I don’t trust anyone anymore” <a class="external-link" ... by erica — last modified Aug 27, 2009 10:14 AM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Warmer Climate May Depress Crop Yields
Will corn and soybeans wilt as temperatures rise due to global warming? by erica — last modified Sep 22, 2009 01:45 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , , — Relevance: 1%