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December 2006:

feature	TRI challenges "Today" organic report
feature	Get to know the no-tillers
feature	No Till Plus Project first cropping season wraps up
NEWS	Certified organic farmland found in every state
NEWS	Grain straw, bean stalks for building
NEWS	ARS: Probiotics boost hog immunity
NEWS	Local food benefits, challenges outlined
NEWS	Rosmanns honored by Leopold Center
NEWS	Comments sought on “natural” food
NEWS	Biofuel impact demands new corn policy
NEWS	Feds say NAIS voluntary; some doubt
feature	Rise of New Agriculture means changes, new links for producers and consumers
column	As Policy Perspectives: Free market for corn kicks in: Tyson exec sounds warning
column	One Farm to Another: Twinkling lights, well-loved carols and really nice wrenches
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I mount a no-till roller where my fertilizer equipment used to be?
feature	Ask Jeff: Is there a minimum weight for your roller/crimper to work?
feature	Ask Jeff: What can I do about dusty hay?
feature	Ask Jeff: Could African farmers use trenches to retain water?
feature	Not a farmer, but doing my part
feature	On-farm slaughter regulations discriminatory?
feature	For the sake of the organic community
feature	Reader Mail: Can you answer my questions regarding wind power?
feature	Reader Mail: Where can I get more information about your online courses?
feature	Reader Mail: Would a lawn roller work for market-sized no-till?
feature	Reader Mail: Can honey be certified organic?
column	Intern Journal: He’s gotta wear shades
feature	First-season, firsthand, soil-health indicators
feature	New tools help farmers explore, exploit and expand niche markets
feature	Kaata is making our millet plants wilt
feature	Seeds for peace

November 2006:

NEWS	International leaders cheer win of organic farmer to Montana senate seat
NEWS	IFOAM International Organic Livestock Conference recordings available
NEWS	Dairy farmer groups agree on pasture, replacement standards
NEWS	New livestock label verifies humane treatment on family farms
NEWS	Research council sounds warning on loss of pollinators to US farming
feature	Moview Review: Start thinking about next season's weeds
feature	Book Review: Grandma knows best
feature	Book Review: Rattling the food chain
feature	A garden of sustainability
feature	The Wild Farm Alliance
feature	Long-ended Rodale Institute amaranth trials still offering hope to Mexican farmers
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Fitting the remedy to real rural economy problem
feature	“Grow more corn” is not the answer to our energy woes
feature	Nuisance turkeys baffle farmer, California game regulators
feature	Mexico is corn
feature	Reader Mail: There’s more than one way to skin a jackrabbit.
feature	Reader Mail: What’s the best ambient temperature for raising worms?
feature	Reader Mail: Can a beginning farmer use your online transition to organic course?
feature	Reader Mail: What's up with your online course?
feature	Ask Jeff: What is the cost of production for your no-till field crops?
feature	Ask Jeff: How do I build fertility on my hayfield without chemicals?
feature	Ask Jeff: What cover crop can I roll down for early corn planting?
column	One Farm to Another: Let’s get real, and all commit to using organic seed
column	Intern Journal: Sustainability comes full circle

October 2006:

feature	Ask Jeff: Animals are key to a closed system.
feature	Ask Jeff: Will mowing eradicate ragweed?
feature	Ask Jeff: Should I plant organic corn at a higher soil temperature than conventional?
feature	Ask Jeff: What's the real cost of cheap food?
feature	Where are the bugs, and why are they missing?
feature	Reader Mail: Where can we find healthy, local, organic food?
feature	Reader Mail: What’s the proper way to store lettuce seed?
feature	Reader Mail: What should I do--the state tells me I can’t kill rabbits eating my crops?
feature	Reader Mail: What can I do for tired soil after several years of CSA farming?
feature	Drive-by eaters can have a big impact on farm life along the interstate
feature	Franchises, farming and the value-added economy
feature	Hey Bill and Melinda! If you really want to make an impact in Africa, try this.
NEWS	Organic grains more profitable even through transition
NEWS	Fresh fruits, veggies a hard sell until puberty
NEWS	Land Grants add to organic research foundation
NEWS	Long rotation for soil health and profit
NEWS	Unmet organic dairy demand creates opening
NEWS	Additives boost pathogen growth in compost tea
NEWS	Two more state schools ad organic ag to curriculum
NEWS	Battle ends with little guy striking a blow for organic
column	Intern Journal: Months of learning help to put together more pieces of farming puzzle
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: Healthy soil resists N&P losses during wet seasons
column	One Farm to Another: Organic grain market requires—and rewards—quality control
feature	Toronto university begins dance with “local and sustainable” food
feature	Keeping it close to home: Allowing on-farm slaughter for buyers
feature	Farmers enter town’s economy through market, cooperative venture and brewpub

September 2006:

feature	Ask Jeff: What's the best way to overseed forage radish into soybeans?
feature	Ask Jeff: How long do I have to wait for certification?
feature	Ask Jeff: Do you know how to control giant ragweed?
feature	Ask Jeff: When is the best time to roll rye for a good kill?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can you recommend the Howard PTO tiller?
feature	Ask Jeff: Any advice for a long-time dairy farmer transitioning to organic?
feature	Carolina on my mind
feature	Can't get no respect? Patience and perseverance are key.
feature	Reader Mail: How do I control powdery mildew on tomatoes and green beans?
feature	Reader Mail: How do I get started farming organically?
feature	Reader Mail: How does one start a CSA?
feature	Reader Mail: How can I control cucumber and squash beetles naturally?
NEWS	Chinese organic dairy opens to meet domestic demand
NEWS	Enviro group offers study guide
NEWS	SARE honors farmers for innovations
NEWS	Farmers tout omega-3 superiority of organic milk
NEWS	Organic certification funds for farmers in 15 states
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Farming the farm program
column	Intern Journal: The world is your organic oyster
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: Lost research shows organics benefit root growth
column	One farm to another: Oil price spike creates incentive for real change
feature	Don't just start at the root of the problem; go straight to the soil of the matter
feature	A family affair
feature	Free speech—for you to use—to promote fresh, local, organic food
feature	Educating the public without breaking the bank
feature	Uncommon fruit: Delectable, pest-resistant, exotic and attractive
feature	Seeking regeneration where water and hope are scarce

August 2006:

feature	Ask Jeff: How’s my rotation look?
feature	Ask Jeff: A few questions about uses for the no-till roller.
feature	Ask Jeff: Who makes a quality tree spade for tractor?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I use the no-till roller on Marshall rye or sorghum Sudangrass?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I use a roller on the bucket position of my loader?
feature	Ask Jeff: What are the major challenges of a no-till roller system?
feature	A healthy dose of optimism
feature	Reader Mail: What about the positive benefits to cash crops of so-called weeds?
feature	Reader Mail: I have a field of weeds I want to turn into a garden.
feature	Central Kentucky farmer uses tobacco funds to begin winery with a local flavor
feature	Canadian farmer shares his two-prong attack on Canada thistle
feature	Record keeping for successful decision making
feature	Cedar Meadows Farm Field Day
column	Intern Journal: Closing the gap between the "real world" and educational institutions
column	One farm to another: Organic choice can impact family, friends, neighbors
feature	Longest-term organic trials link Swiss, Rodale institutes
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: Giving due respect to the robust role of roots
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Agribusinesses, not farmers, benefit most from payments
NEWS	Martens asks for greater organic support
NEWS	New test gives instant N, P levels for manure
NEWS	Chico State joins UNH in organic dairying
NEWS	Minnesota, Connecticut map organic farms
NEWS	Direct-marketing tips sheets help producers
NEWS	USDA grass-based rule flusters graziers
NEWS	Restaurant chain goes (more) local
NEWS	USDA revokes organic certifier license

July 2006:

feature	Ask Jeff: How do I get rid of Canada thistle?
feature	Ask Jeff: Some questions on managing clay soils.
feature	Ask Jeff: What can I do to build soil on land that's more desert than farm?
feature	Ask Jeff: How can I determine a price for high-protein hay?
feature	Ask Jeff: Why won't my rhubarb turn red?
feature	Ask Jeff: What can I do about wet hay?
feature	Water, temp. and genetics limit farmer response to surge in global grain demand
feature	Reader Mail: Small is beautiful and, apprently, not cheap.
feature	Reader Mail: What can I use to get rid of flea beetles?
feature	Reader Mail: What are chevon and cabrito?
NEWS	National Campaign gears up for Farm Bill debate
NEWS	Fair trade/local food directory issued
NEWS	Grazing rule comments due Aug. 10
NEWS	University relinquishes crop patents
NEWS	But when will the eggplants be ready?
NEWS	Colorado organic dairies in grazing spotlight
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Do “death taxes” cause the death of family farms?
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: Organic management of Asian rust in soybeans
column	One farm to another: Cutworms challenge organic no-till in wet field
column	Intern Journal: A full plate of field tests and fungi
feature	Saving family farms by funding organic farmers
feature	Finding a way to establish a market-driven school farm
feature	Sustainable in Senegal: Thriving with peppers, seeds and leaves in Koumpentoum

June 2006:

feature	Dear oil will favor local, seasonal food as distant sources lose competitive edge
NEWS	Organic ag rocks the university
NEWS	Sister market raises $6,000 for Crescent City Farmers Market
NEWS	Sustainable ag students learn about marketing
NEWS	South Central Farmers resisting eviction
NEWS	Final NOP rules from Harvey decision published
NEWS	Organic “access to pasture” definition comments accepted through June 12
feature	Ask Jeff: Is no-till vegetable production possible?
feature	Ask Jeff: Anything I can do about pasture grass in my rye?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I roll down a cover on chemical burn-down land?
feature	Ask Jeff: No-till roller questions from project collaborator
feature	Reader Mail: What should I do about aphids in the greenhouse?
feature	Reader Mail: Can I use the term organic in my farm name?
feature	Reader Mail: How can I get more involved in organic agriculture?
feature	Raw milk a complex issue
feature	¡Viva la agricultura organica!
feature	Can “Big Organic” maintain integrity?
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Are you confused about WTO trade liberalization numbers?
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: The world has changed
column	One farm to another: Cultivating your cultivation techniques
feature	Livestock inputs make importing manure a concern, even for composting
feature	Sustainable in Senegal: Milk and yogurt production, Ourossogui, Matam region
feature	Small is beautiful…and profitable
feature	“Grazing taller” captures benefits for pasture, cattle and building soil
column	Intern Journal: No farm is an island
feature	Ethnic goat marketing made simple

May 2006:

feature	Wetlands can serve many roles
feature	Sprawl is bad
feature	It’s best to know who you’re dealing with
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I substitute rye for wheat?
feature	Ask Jeff: Where can I buy a sack of wheat directly?
feature	Ask Jeff: Do you have any resources for figuring out my economics?
feature	Reader Mail: How can I get a finer seed bed on my 1/4 acre?
feature	Reader Mail: What should I grow and can I can financing?
feature	Plans for no-till roller free for the downloading
column	Intern Journal: Planting plastic jugs brings a smile
column	One farm to another: First taste of the NOSB: organics is alive and well
feature	Sustainable in Senegal: Livestock fattening,Thiawène, Diourbel
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Economic viability of the farm sector
feature	Movie Review: Local and organic message in Michigan
NEWS	Organic dairy, ingredient rules contended
NEWS	Meatrix II bashes dairy CAFOs
NEWS	Pipeline threatens one of America’s oldest organic farms
NEWS	Organic innovator named OCIA farmer of 2006
NEWS	National Organic Standards Board looking to fill four seats
NEWS	Britain goes organic and local
NEWS	Avian flu workshop highlights now online
feature	Getting your farm on the web on the cheap
feature	From the archives: Flowers are forever…
feature	Local farm talk links U.S., West African farmers
feature	Organic U
feature	Convinced of its dangers, health officials cry “Pasteurize!”
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: Our children’s future is in our hands

April 2006:

feature	Book Review: Finding global common ground--the need for healthy food
feature	Ask Jeff: Know of any good compost turners?
feature	Ask Jeff: Got any advice for starting hay?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can you tell me more about your no till organic roller?
feature	Reader Mail: What productive species are suited to wetlands?
feature	Reader Mail: Where can I find seeds so that I can grow my own ‘Buckskin’ pumpkins?
feature	Reader Mail: How do I use corn gluten meal for weed control in strawberries?
feature	Reader Mail: Can I start a sustainable organic farm on six acres?
NEWS	Farmers demand real grazing rules; organic leaders to hear many voices
NEWS	Manure study links antibiotics to veggies
NEWS	More farm subsidies go big operations
NEWS	NE-SARE biodiesel, soil quality testing
NEWS	Small-scale poultry primer on avian flu
NEWS	Guide collects farmers’ market helps
feature	Help! When and how to hire it.
feature	Money for nothing? There's no such thing.
feature	Organic farming, done well, needs the right label
column	One farm to another: Springtime at The Rodale Institute®
feature	Sustainable in Senegal: New interest in old crops, Tambacounda and Theis regions
feature	Good compost made better
feature	Eastern farmers stitch organic infrastructure for hay on the fly
feature	Dairy demand pushes market for organic hay in Upper Midwest, Northeast
feature	Export-fueled national animal ID program raises many farmer objections

March 2006:

feature	Schutte's sustainable success
column	One farm to another: Before all your mornings turn to mud...
feature	Diabou Balde, rice farmer, Manthiankaning, Kolda region
column	Letter from Ontario: Ontario farmers to tackle some dramatic proposals...
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Primer on how to kill a market
NEWS	Groups say GE-alfalfa will cause harm
NEWS	Tyson cuts broiler antibiotic use by 95%
NEWS	China logs 7.4 million new organic acres
NEWS	Intensive poultry practices tied to flu spread
NEWS	Grass-based meat verifiably healthy
NEWS	Orchard research boosts organic systems
NEWS	NOSP to focus on pasture at April session
NEWS	USDA animal ID system generates signups,profound resistance as states join program
feature	Reader Mail: I want to start an organic farm in the southeast. Got any resources?
feature	Reader Mail: What color were carrots originally?
feature	Reader Mail: How much charcoal should be added to soil as an amendment?
feature	Reader Mail: Where can small farmers find more help transitioning from tobacco?
feature	Reader Mail: Pigs can contract avian TB which could condemn your carcass.
feature	Reader Mail: Why are my seedlings falling over?
feature	Reader Mail: Where can I find more information about sustainable agave production?
feature	Reader Mail: How is depleted soil affecting food nutrition?
feature	Reader Mail: What kind of disease problems can we expect with grain amaranth?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I no-till into 12-year-old CRP weed infested fields?
feature	Ask Jeff: What kind of ground covers are best for goats?
feature	Carolina dairies see fast payback from solar water systems
feature	Selling sustainably produced cut flowers to retailers
feature	Free weed-control service: Mice
feature	Romancing the food system by serving farmers
feature	A new chance for an old farm

February 2006:

feature	Color of opportunity in Van Buren is blue...berries
feature	Starting a farmers’ market the right way
feature	New to livestock, former tobacco farmers ponder the omnivorous option
feature	Farming felt deeply, and without limits
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: US commodity delivery policy suppresses world price
NEWS	Salatin speaks out against Virginia law that could target pasture poultry flocks
NEWS	Restaurant students help grow food for college eatery
NEWS	USDA’s single-repository, mandatory animal ID proposal dealt setback
NEWS	Organic pioneers named to organic research, outreach posts in Minnesota
NEWS	Organic dairy competitors announce drives to support new family farm conversions
NEWS	BLAST youth ag initiative seeks nominations of young leaders
NEWS	Nation-wide effort to market food from sustainable family farms
feature	Reader Mail: Any problems letting chickens feed in pasture with other livestock?
feature	Reader Mail: Will coal dust in dairy feed increase the percentage of butterfat?
feature	Ask Jeff: Can I get more information on your corn and soybean variety trials?
feature	Ask Jeff: Are we on the right track starting from scratch in New Mexico?
feature	El-Hadji Hane and Gora Ndiaye, regenerative ag education and entrepreneurship
feature	Farmers gear up cover-killing rollers for spring no-till planting season
column	Dr Paul's Research Perspectives: SANREM
column	One farm to another: When your compost ingredients come from somewhere else
feature	Historic Tidewater plantation sustains farming through organic grains

January 2006:

column	Regenerative carbon management seems possible
feature	Institute links with Africare to support Africa's farmers
feature	Abderahmane Sow, agro-entrepreneur, Belel, Matam region
column	Ag Policy Perspectives: Freedom to Farm
feature	Reader Mail: Is organic farming profitable?
feature	Reader Mail: How do I restore the health of my soil?
feature	Reader Mail: Do you have information on certifying greenhouse production organic?
NEWS	Farmer-owned restaurant targets Washington, D.C.
NEWS	Organic sales stunted by undersupply
NEWS	Foodservice firm wants antibiotic-free birds, helps re-start rBST-free dairy
NEWS	Consumer Reports finds value in organics
feature	What am I bid?
feature	Canada marks an organic milestone
feature	Commercial buyers want local, regional food: with quality, quantity, dependability
feature	Broadcast your bliss: Newsletters and blogs
feature	Disease-limiting steps, not bird health, drive official avian flu preparations