6. IRODALOM (UK developing alternative crop sector). Agra Europe, 1995k, 1634.sz. N/2. (Newoilseed crops). In Always Something New, 1993e, USDA/ARS misc. Publ. No. http://www.omgk.hu/MGUT5/mgut5_6.html
Agricultural Resources Click misc INFORMATION. crops CROPPING. Pest Management Guidelines for Agriculturalcrops Excellent Site from UC Davis. Click alternative FARMING. http://www.stormloader.com/geocoop/agriculture.htm
Health Facts And Fears Forum: Features, Rants, And Misc. full of environmentalists, antibiotech activists, and alternative medicine adherents fearthere of minute chemical residues and genetically-modified crops. http://www.acsh.org/forum/features/french.html
Extractions: v i s i t o t h e r f o r u m s Features, Rants, and misc. Scam-a-rama Health Newsflash Safe at the Plate? ... AMERICAN COUNCIL ON SCIENCE AND HEALTH and HealthFactsAndFears.com present 460,000 French Can't Be Wrong July 12, 2002 By Monsieur Todd Seavey All right, despite their protectionist laws, ludicrous theories about literature, and surrender-prone combat style, even the French occasionally get something right, and what better time to honor them than now, with Bastille Day upon us (even if the Revolution was a tragically misguided eruption of mass murder that threatened the foundations of civilization)? Read Responses French TV viewers, reports the Associated Press, recently saw an ad that warned of a highly-toxic, carcinogenic product commonly consumed by millions of French people. "Cyanuric acid, mercury, acetone, and ammonia have been found in a product regularly consumed," said the ad. Viewers were invited to call a toll-free hotline to find out the identity of the product, which was, of course: cigarettes. According to a spokeswoman for the ad's sponsors, the National Health Institute for Prevention and Education, some 460,000 French people called the hotline almost simultaneously. The resulting increased awareness of smoking's dangers may help decrease France's annual 60,000 smoking-related deaths.
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CropREFERENCE Sources of information from Purdue University on promising new crops for food, timber, shade, soil Category Science Agriculture Field crops CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL; Duke, JA 1993. CRC Handbook of alternative Cash crops. misc.Publ. No. Essential Oil crops. CAB International, Oxon, UK. 608 pages. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/CropReference/crop_reference.html
Extractions: Index Search Home The Alternative Field Crops Manual . (University of Minnesota) CAPAP, 352 Alderman Hall, 1970 Folwel Ave., St. Paul MN 55108. US$ 45. Bailey , L.H. 1953. The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture . McMillan Co., New York. Duke, J.A. 1992. Handbook of Edible Weeds. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL Duke, J.A. 1993. CRC Handbook of Alternative Cash Crops. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL Duke, J.A. 1987. CRC Handbook of Agricultural Energy Potential of Developing Countries. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. Facciola, Stephen Cornucopia: A source Book of Edible Plants , 2nd ed. Kampong Publications, Vista, California. Hernandez Bermejo, J.E. and J. Leon (eds.). 1994. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO Plant Production and Protection Series No. 26. ISBN 92-5-103217-3. Janick, Jules and Anna Whipkey
Alternate Crops For Dryland Production Systems In Northern Idaho 1987c. alternative crops in conservation tillage systems. 1985. Winter pea/wintercereal mixtures as potential forage crops in northern Idaho. Exp. Sta. misc. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1990/v1-062.html
Extractions: Index Search Home Table of Contents Kephart, K.D. G.A. Murray, and D.L. Auld. 1990. Alternate crops for dryland production systems in northern Idaho. p. 62-67. In: J. Janick and J.E. Simon (eds.), Advances in new crops. Timber Press, Portland, OR. INTRODUCTION ALTERNATE CROPS WITH NO PRODUCTION POTENTIAL Grain Sorghum Quinoa ... Table 3 Dryland areas in northern Idaho are among the most productive in the world. Most areas receive greater than 56 cm (22 inches) of annual precipitation, with 90% occurring during fall, winter and spring months. These conditions combined with mild winter conditions, allow average soft white winter wheat yields of 4,400 to 4,800 kg/ha (65 to 70 bushels per acre). Wheat yields often exceed 6700 kg/ha (100 bushels per acres) in the more productive areas. The excellent adaptation of winter wheat, combined with production-oriented government programs, has intensified wheat production in northern Idaho. Wheat is often produced 2 out of 3, or 1 out of 2 years of rotation with either spring peas or lentils. Disease, weed and insect problems related to shortened rotations, and increased efforts for erosion control have increased production costs. Increased interest in low-cost input management practices and changes to conservation-oriented government programs are also providing further incentive for diversifying rotation schemes. A lack of commercially viable alternate crops has restricted the number of options available to northern Idaho farmers as they have coped with these problems. In 1976, the University of Idaho began a systematic search for new crops adapted for production in northern Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Evaluation criteria for identifying potential crop species in experimental field trials included:
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Industrial Hemp Farming, Footnotes USDA misc. Publ. no. 518. 47 Marihuana Conference, p. 31. 48 From papers deliveredat the Conference on alternative Oilseed and Fiber crops for the Cool http://www.gametec.com/hemp/Indhmpfrmgftnts.html
Extractions: 1 Small, E. 1979. The Species Problem in Cannabis. Corpus, Canada. 2 Hopkins, J. F. 1951. A History of the Hemp Industry in Kentucky. University of Kentucky Press, Lexington. p.113 3 His diaries record the removal of male plants from the hempseed production fields which has led some to speculate that he was attempting to grow seedless(high potency) marijuana. This is not the case. It is common practice in hempseed production to remove all but a few male plants to reduce competition with the seed bearing females. There is no evidence George smoked his crop or that the European fiber hemp he grew had psychoactive potential. Quite the contrary. 4 Mitchell, R. D. 1973. Agricultural Change and the American Revolution: A Virginia Case Study. Agricultural History 43:130n. 5 Hopkins, J. F. 1951. A History of the Hemp Industry in Kentucky. University of Kentucky Press, Lexington. 6 Bidwell, P. W. and J. I. Falconer. 1941. History of Agriculture in the Northern United States: 1620-1860. Carnegie Inst. Washington, D.C. p.365. 7 Presidential Executive Order 12919. June 4, 1994. Oil from the hempseed has been specified by the military as a lubricant for particular weaponry.
Homestead.org - General Homesteading Internet Sites alternative Agriculture Intro. alternative Farming Systems Information Center. misc.Farming/Agriculture. Organic Production. Prairies crops and Livestock. http://www.homestead.org/genenet.htm
Outdoor Hydro Report Recently, plug (containergrown) plants have become available as an alternative. tointensively produce strawberries or other high value crops for their misc. http://nfrec-sv.ifas.ufl.edu/outdoor_hydro_report.htm
Extractions: Robert C. Hochmuth, Lei Lani Davis, David Dinkins, Mike Sweat Abstract Small farmers throughout North Florida continue to seek information on high value specialty crops. A greenhouse hydroponic vegetable industry has been present in this region for over 10 years. As the population of the region continues to increase, demand for local production of high value crops such as strawberry also increases. Research at the University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley was conducted to develop and demonstrate an outdoor soilless production system. This system utilizes the technology for soilless bag culture currently used by greenhouse tomato growers and frost protection via polypropylene row covers as used by field strawberry growers in North Florida. Harvest of fresh strawberries throughout the winter is possible in North Florida with the use of row covers. Soilless culture provides an opportunity for many small producers to intensively produce strawberries outdoors without the high initial investment of mulching and fumigation equipment.
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Extractions: Robert C. Hochmuth, Lei Lani Davis, David Dinkins Introduction Florida greenhouse vegetable acreage in 1999 was estimated at 80 acres. Primary greenhouse vegetable crops included: pepper, cucumber, and tomato. Greenhouse growers also have smaller acreages of specialized crops such as lettuce, herbs, edible flowers, etc. Greenhouse growers in North Florida have been seeking alternatives to tomato production in the past 5 years as marketing, labor, pest management, and fruit quality challenges have limited profits for some. Cut flower research experts and florists indicated high quality zinnia and other fresh cut flowers may have potential as an alternative greenhouse crop. Cut flowers grown in the off season were among the alternative crops evaluated at the NFREC-SV near Live Oak beginning in 1997. Trials of cut flowers have included zinnia, sunflowers, delphinium, and snapdragon in a greenhouse hydroponic system. Emphasis after the first year has been with several varieties of zinnia.
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Extractions: Crop Values Highlights of Final Estimates, 1987-92 National Agricultural Statistics Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. Released September 25, 1995, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, U.S. Department of Agriculture. For information on "Crop Values" call Kirby Cavett at (202) 690-3237, office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. For assistance with general agricultural statistics, information about NASS, its products or services, contact the NASS Information Hotline at 1-800-727-9540 or E-mail: NASS@AG.GOV. "Statistical Bulletin No. 903" presents final marketing year average (MYA) prices received by farmers and value of production for most U.S. field crops, fruits, and vegetables for 1987-92. Some value of production estimates have been revised slightly since they last appeared in Agricultural Statistics Board releases. These revisions resulted from field crop, fruit, or vegetable production estimates being revised for the period 1987-92 due to additional survey or administrative data becoming available since the original estimates were published. Most MYA prices for the period 1987-92 have not changed since last published in Agricultural Statistics Board publications. U.S. revised values changed less than 0.1 percent for all groups listed below. Field and miscellaneous crop values have increased from 1987 to 1992 largely due to increases in corn and wheat values. Fruit and nut values have increased over the same period from apple and grape increases, and smaller increases across most other fruits and nuts. Commercial vegetable values are up in 1992 primarily due to NASS program changes that added an additional 19 commodities to the vegetable estimating program. Crop Values: United States, 1987-92 : : Fruits : : Total Value Year : Field and : and : Commercial : Principal : Misc Crops : Nuts : Vegetables : Crops : 1,000 Dollars : 1987 : 56,663,541 7,606,723 4,568,937 68,839,201 1988 : 59,113,795 8,850,679 4,750,363 72,714,837 1989 : 65,898,781 8,966,809 5,440,874 80,306,464 1990 : 66,732,948 9,030,212 5,030,990 80,794,150 1991 : 64,535,854 9,733,805 5,263,241 79,532,900 1992 : 70,103,062 9,856,062 7,554,012 87,513,136 All prices in this report are marketing year average (MYA) prices which do not include allowances or adjustments for: commodities under government loan at the end of the marketing year; commodities forfeited to the Commodity Credit Corporation; or crop deficiency and disaster payments. Pr 2 (9-95) Each State MYA price is based on sales in the months comprising its marketing year, while United States marketing year averages are based on sales during the standard U.S. marketing year for each crop. United States MYA prices for most crops are computed by weighting State MYA prices by the estimated quantity sold in each State. The exceptions are for corn, sorghum, oats, barley, wheat, rice, soybeans, flaxseed, sunflower, and upland cotton which are computed by weighting U.S. monthly prices by monthly marketings for the U.S. marketing year (see table below). State MYA prices for these monthly crops are computed by weighting monthly prices by the monthly percentages of total sales during their marketing year. State MYA prices for crops not in the monthly price program are based on annual surveys. State value of production is computed by multiplying each State price by its production. Value of production for the United States is the sum of State values for all States listed for the crop. Value of production estimates in this report relate to the crop year. These estimates should not be confused with cash receipts, which relate to sales during a calendar year irrespective of the year of production. Crop U.S. Marketing Year Wheat, Oats, Barley Jun thru following May Flaxseed Jul thru following Jun Upland Cotton, Rice Aug thru following Jul Corn, Sorghum Grain, Soybeans, Sunflower Sep thru following Aug * * * * * * * * The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, D.C., 20250, or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Statistical Bulletins may be obtained in hard copy or on diskette by calling the ERS-NASS order desk toll free at, 1-800-999-6779 (weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET) or by mail from ERS/NASS, 341 Victory Drive, Herndon VA 22070. Bulletins cost $10.00 each for paper products or diskettes. The bulletins will also be available on Internet through the Mann Library at Cornell University (gopher usda.mannlib.cornell.edu).
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Extractions: Towards an Efficient and Low Cost Power Sector Draft Chapter on Energy Prepared for the Narmada Valley Task Force, Appointed by the Government of M.P. By Girish Sant and Shantanu Dixit PRAYAS, Energy Group, Amrita Clinic, Karve Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune 411 004 Tel. 020-341230, Email : prayas@vsnl.com September 1998 Towards an Efficient and Low Cost Power Sector Table of Contents 1. Energy Needs of Local People 1.1 Cooking Energy Needs 1.2 Pumping Energy Needs of the Local Populations 2. Power Requirements of the Grid 2.1 Vicious Cycle 2.2 Breaking the Vicious Cycle A Three Step Approach to Re-orient the Power Sector 3.1 Immediate Steps 3.1.1 Tariff Rationalisation and Measures to Increase Transparency and Accountability 3.1.2 Supply-Side Efficiency Improvements 3.2 Intermediate Steps 3.2.1 Widening of Candidate Options 3.2.2 Evaluation of Options 3.2.3 Estimating Potential of Candidate Options: Developing Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan 3.2.5 Moving Beyond Conventional IRP Box 1 : Lighting efficiency improvements: Can it work in India and How ? 4. Long Term Steps
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Extractions: SUMMARY TABLES PROVIDED TO THE UNFCCC BY THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY In the context of the climate change negotiations, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has been asked to provide the UNFCCC Secretariat with several summary tables of relevant available data. The latest IEA Energy Balance data are for 1995. Therefore, this submission includes a time series based upon official IEA energy data for 1990 to 1995.
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Extractions: Vegetable is an important component in the diet of most Filipinos. It is the major source of minerals, vitamins and fibers, and in some cases, of proteins. Many farmers plant vegetables either as a major or important cash crop for subsistence. In rural areas, backyard gardens are usually planted to an assortment of vegetables for home consumption. Goal To make the vegetable industry capable of supplying the needs of the local market and part of the export market through sustainable, globally competitive and environment-friendly systems of production, post-production and marketing technologies. General Objective To make available year-round adequate supply of good quality vegetable and vegetable products at reasonable prices. Specific Objectives To enable vegetable production during the off-season. To promote crop production based on soil and climate suitability to ensure availability of vegetable produced at all times. To develop crop protection technologies for the control of pests and diseases with the least impact on the environment and animal/human health.
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Extractions: Sustainable Agriculture Organic and Beyond The campaign seeks to maintain strong organic standards and to promote agriculture that is local, small-scale and family operated, biologically diverse, humane, and socially just. The ultimate goal of this campaign is to replace the industrial agriculture model with a new vision of farming and the natural world. The Land Stewardship Project The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities. LSP is a grassroots membership organization made up of farmers, as well as rural and urban residents working together to: 1) secure a healthful food supply, 2) preserve soil, water and wildlife, 3) support diversified, profitable family-sized farms, 4) organize communities for positive change, 5) hold corporations and government accountable, 6) and create a new sustainable vision for our food and agriculture system. The Electronic Magazine of Metropolitan Agriculture The logic behind metrofarming is inescapable. Decades of sustained assault from policy-makers and vested interests have left the family farm hovering near extinction, the corporate farm ascendent, and a way of life imperiled. So the small-scale farmer must bring exceptional resourcefulness to bear on the problem of finding a viable niche in which to operate and ecological space where he or she can survive and prosper. Cities are where the money is, and city dwellers are clamoring for clean food in growing numbers. As new-fangled mystics are fond of mentioning, the word for "crisis" in Chinese is the same as the word "opportunity." Michael Olson's MetroFarm tells how a farmer who is willing to innovate, experiment, and adapt to current market realities can compete.
