Insight: Chasing high corn prices, U.S. farmers skip rotations
By Michael Hirtzer CHENOA, Illinois | Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:20pm EDT CHENOA, Illinois (Reuters) – Farmer Brian Schaumburg has planted corn for five straight years in some of the thousands of acres he tends in central Illinois. Article source: Source
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Horizon Celebrates 20 Years of Organic Leadership
BROOMFIELD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon®, the leading organic dairy brand in the U.S., is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011 and reflecting on its growth from a small organic yogurt brand to not only the top-selling organic milk brand in the U.S., but the top-selling milk brand, conventional or organic.
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Organic Farming is Superior to Conventional Agriculture According to 30-Year Comparative Study
KUTZTOWN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rodale Institute today announces the latest results of the Farming Systems Trial, America’s longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional farming practices. Originally created to study the transition from conventional to organic production, this 30-year study also examined productivity, soil quality, energy and economics.
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The Facts on Shampoo
One of the first objectives to remember when choosing an Eco lifestyle is to begin making changes with everyday tasks. Beauty may be only skin deep but when it comes to products used then a deeper understanding needs to be had. Do any of us really stop to think about what we are putting in [...]
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The Many Ways To Use Lemon
I’ve always loved lemon for its flavor, color and zestiness. The juice is my most preferred drink and would love having it every meal in a tall iced glass. But did you know that there other ways you can make use of a lemon that replaces the need for other chemically made products? An anti-oxidant [...]
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Selection of Stationary
With the summer time sadly drawing to a close it is the perfect time to get organized for September with back to school, college, and work stationary. Many of us have been away, taking some much deserved time off and generally enjoying the sun. Hopefully more people have updated their knowledge about the planet and [...]
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Eco Bathroom Changes
We are half way through the first week in August so lets hope everybody is keeping green and making changes. For those who are considering re-decorating or adding new furniture to their home then be sure to pay extra attention to the bathroom. Not only does it see the most activity in households but it [...]
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Have Pretty Feet This Summer!
Summer is the time for wearing sandals, hence, the feet it bound to get lots of exposure from its harsh environment. Taking care of it is essential, not just for reasons relating to beauty, but for health reasons as well. Here are ways to achieve pretty feet the eco-friendly way: 1. Get the olive oil [...]
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The Right Jewelry Choices
Everyone enjoys spending money on expensive, flashy items from time to time if possible. Jewelry always features at the top of this list. Not enough thought is put into the origin of each particular piece of jewelry however. Take some time to think about how it was created, the impact it has on the environment, [...]
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Greener Ways to Stay Cool
The summer is almost halfway done which means higher temperatures could fast be approaching. Be prepared for the heatwave this year in a greener way. Avoid the crowd running to drain energy with cooling gadgets and instead think outside the box, and how staying cool is easily achievable while remaining loyal to the planet! The [...]
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