Environmentalists are concerned that big business agriculture will weaken a government proposal to reduce pollution. The federal government’s proposal would make large farm feedlots come up with a management plan to dispose of animal manure. The Great Lakes RadioConsortium’s Lester Graham reports that some farm groups are fighting it:
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EPA Focuses on Agricultural Runoff
The federal government is planning to deal with one of the nation’sbiggest water pollution problems. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’sLester Graham reports…the government is cracking down on agriculturalpollution…and farmers wonder who’s going to pay for it:
Consumer Group Calls for Pesticide Ban
A consumer’s group wants the E-P-A to ban 40 pesticides that are usedon food children often eat. The Consumers’ Union says there are saferalternatives, but farmers say those alternatives are not available yet.The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham reports:
The Secret to Fruit Wines
Chances are, you haven’t had strawberry wine since, well, high school. You can probably still remember the sickly-sweet taste. But one researcher says he’s found the key to making high-quality fruit wines.The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Wendy Nelson has the story:
Hybrid Weeds Resistent to Herbicide
A new study indicates weeds that cross with genetically altered crops can cause problems, like tough to kill weeds. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Lester Graham has more:
EPA Re-Examines Effects of Pesticides on Children
For the past few years, environmentalists have been warning consumers that pesticides applied to fruits and vegetables could be extremely dangerous to children. Soon, the Environmental Protection Agency will tackle the issue. Armed with a new federal law, the EPA is taking a fresh look to see if pesticides applied to produce carry health hazards. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Julie Edelson Halpert has more:
Incinerating Chicken Waste Provides Energy
Chickens raised on U.S. poultry farms produce nearly twentymillion-tons of manure every year. That waste is difficult to disposeof and can pollute water supplies. Now one British company thinks it’sfound a profitable way to manage that manure. The Great Lakes RadioConsortium’s Steve Frenkel has more:
A Greener Way to Hit the Slopes
Each year, Purdue University sponsors a contest to find creative usesfor soybeans. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s David Naylor reportson how this year’s winners may have found a "greener" way to hit theslopes:
Michigan Brandy Keeps Spirits High
If some Michigan fruit boosters get their way, people around the country will soon be toasting a new Michigan-made spirit. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Michelle Corum reports:
Solving the Farm Odor Problem
The expansion of large scale hog and chicken farms continues to be acontroversial issue throughout much of the Midwest. The foul odor fromthe animal manure has angered rural residents. Now, scientists aretrying to minimize the stench by learning what makes manure smell sobad. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Steve Frenkel reports: