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New Study Finds Pesticides Leading Cause of Grassland Bird Declines

Researchers focused on lethal pesticides, such as organophosphate and carbamate.

(WASHINGTON DC) - A new study identifies acutely toxic pesticides as the most likely leading cause of the widespread decline in grassland bird numbers in the United States.

The finding challenges the widely-held assumption that loss of habitat is the primary cause of those population declines.

Alan J Ehry 1941-2013 The Beeman of Dundee

Alan John Ehry, 71, of Dundee died Jan 30.

(DUNDEE, Ore.) - Alan John Ehry was born September 10, 1941 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Anna and John Ehry. He was raised on the farm, and there he discovered the wonder of honeybees.

He married the love of his life Marjorie Groesbeck in 1962 and they were blessed with 50 years of marriage.

Remembering a Great Man, Alan Ehry

Celebration of life is today, Feb 9, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Church on the Hill, 700 N. Hill Road, McMinnville, Ore. All are welcome. Reception to follow.

(DUNDEE, OR) - What a tragic day it is. Alan Ehry, my father-in-law, died in a tractor accident on his property.

The man was incredible, he was larger than life and faithful to his values to the core. He loved many but was loved by more.

Burma: More Lands Confiscated in Maungdaw South

Many Rohingyas have been starving from the shortage of food in Arakan State since June of last year.

(MAUNGDAW, Arakan State) - More than 150 acres of arable lands were recently confiscated from Rohingya Muslims in Burma by the government authority.

The land was given to Natala villagers in Maungdaw south, said a local farmer on condition of anonymity.

Farming for Tough Times

Food and farming are issues of concern at this year’s session of the New Mexico State Legislature.

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - Tough growing conditions are confronting farmers and ranchers across the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico.

Spurious Debate on Agricultural Productivity

-The Indian Prime Minister and Agricultural Establishment has lost touch with science and reality-

(CHENNAI) - Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh and his economists have been harping on increasing agricultural productivity ever since this group came into positions of power.

Their usual complaint is that agricultural productivity of farmers in India is a drag on the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product.

Farmers Join Hundreds Protesting Outside Hearing, Demanding End to Monsanto`s Campaign of Intimidation in Rural America Over GMO

Protesters also call on President Obama to halt approval of Genetically Modified Crops until Completion of long term safety tests.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Family farmers and activists gathered before the White House today after a hearing on the landmark Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association et al. v. Monsanto case.

Family Farmers Travel to Washington D.C. to Take on Monsanto

They will attend a US Court of Appeals Oral Argument in Appeal of Dismissal OSGATA et al v. Monsanto.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Dozens of family farmers will visit Washington, D.C. next week to take on Monsanto and demand the right to farm.

The case is the landmark lawsuit.

OSGATA et al. v. Monsanto Oral Argument Slated for January 10, 2013

Contributions Urgently Needed for 'Farmer Travel Fund' to Enable Family Farmers to Attend Court Session

(WASHINGTON DC) - OSGATA et al v. Monsanto challengesb Monsanto's transgenic seed patents and seeks preemptive court protection for farmers when Monsanto seed trespasses onto their farms and contaminates their crops.

Should contamination occur, innocent farmers would be placed in legal jeopardy and could be held liable by Monsanto for patent infringement...

Californians Have No Right to Know Anything Crucial

This article is useful in beginning to understand who is behind the GMOs in food and vaccines, and what are they doing.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - The California Right to Know campaign focused on passing Prop 37, an initiative to get genetically engineered food labeled so people would be able to know what is going in their own and their children’s bodies.

The corporations involved in producing and selling GMOs poured millions into stopping the initiative, putting out stunning lies to do so.