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New ways of doing old things in agriculture production.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 29-NOV-04 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: New ways of doing old things in agriculture production.(low-input sustainable agriculture)

Article Excerpt
Production costs have been a concern for farmers since farming began, but a strong argument could be made that never in the history of U.S. agriculture has the issue been more of a focus than in the last couple of decades. While such factors as poor commodity prices and increasing fuel costs have been major factors in the push by today's farmers to cut overhead, the real catalyst has been environmental and conservation issues.

In 1985, scientists discovered that agricultural chemicals infiltrate ground water more readily than previously thought. Throw in heightened concern about the loss of prime topsoil from overwork, and it has become imperative for farmers to adopt new farming techniques and...

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