Ag News and Views: June 2011
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A Helping Hand for Agricultural Producers
To help people stay engaged in agriculture, the AgrAbility Project was created in 1991 as part of the 1990 Farm Bill. Currently, 24 states have AgrAbility Projects to assist agricultural producers with disabilities.
Cattle Handling Facilities
Cattle handling facilities are necessary for proper animal husbandry. Low stress cattle handling practices combined with good facilities will allow you to process cattle safely and efficiently.
Soil Nutrient Mining and Switchgrass Management
Over the past several years, U.S. national bioenergy policy has provided incentives for the development of large-scale production of bioenergy products produced from cellulosic biomass crops, such as switchgrass.
What Is a Property's Potential?
Knowing as much as possible about the land before you purchase it can prevent you from making serious mistakes before you even get started.