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State bars indicted energy companies from auctions
2014-04-11 04:49:53| Energy - Topix.net
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has barred two energy companies under criminal indictment from participating in oil and gas lease auctions.
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Iowa State University Researchers Use New Way to Measure Nitrate in Soil
2014-04-11 01:25:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Iowa State University A team of Iowa State University scientists have measured nitrate in soil with a unique infrared sensor system, opening the possibility of determining the level of this vital nutrient in real time as fertilizer is being applied to fields. The team used a technology, invented at Ames Laboratory, called transient infrared spectroscopy (TIRS) to measure nitrate in soil and then compared those values to ones obtained using traditional soil testing. TIRS works by measuring light emissions in the infrared spectrum after hot air is applied to the surface of the moving soil. read more
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Flint gets final permit approvals from state to use Flint River for drinking water
2014-04-10 23:40:44| Waste Management - Topix.net
The state of Michigan has issued the permits needed for the city to begin using the Flint River for drinking water, a major step toward ending water purchases from the city of Detroit as early as next week.
Iowa State celebration devolves into riot
2014-04-10 21:07:00| American School & University
An annual celebration at Iowa State University turned into a riot resulting in violence and overturned cars. read more
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Virginia State Veterinarian Urges Livestock Show Managers, as well as Exhibitors to Observe Strict Biosecurity Measures
2014-04-10 17:23:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Richard Wilkes, DVM, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), recently announced that Virginia has just received laboratory confirmation of its first case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in the state. In light of this case, which coincides with the beginning of the exhibit season for 4-H members, FFA students and other livestock exhibitors.Wilkes says strict biosecurity is the most effective, as well as the most practical way to prevent the spread of PEDV and many other livestock and poultry diseases. read more
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