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Einbock adds Chopstar-Verso for hoeing weeds in cereal crops
Farmers Weekly A new soil-engaging tool enables Einbock’s Chopstar-Verso tractor-mounted hoe to tackle weeds in cereal crops. Mounted in sets of three on a Verso 3-60 row unit, the ultra-flat “arrowhead” sweeps of the new…
Health and safety policy: What farmers need to include
Farmers Weekly There is no denying that farming can be a risky occupation. According to Health and Safety Executive figures, farmers and farmworkers are 20 times more likely to be killed at work than the national average for…
Why diverse forage mixtures could improve outwintering
Farmers Weekly Findings from a recent trial in Devon have concluded that outwintering cattle on a diverse mix of forages can help improve both animal and soil health, while also benefiting the wider environment. The study,…
How LNG shipping kept Europe’s wartime energy supply secure
A year ago, an armada of ships came to Europe’s aid, bringing U.S.-produced liquefied natural gas to replace Russian pipeline gas supplies lost in the wake of the war. The outlook for the coming winter was dire despite the…
Lawmakers look to bolster ranks of young truck-driver program
WASHINGTON — A proposal aimed at lowering barriers to the Biden administration’s under-21 truck driver apprenticeship pilot program has strong support from the nation’s big-carrier lobby. The DRIVE Safe Integrity Act,…
Reports: Port of Corpus Christi CEO resigns amid questions on expenses
The chief executive of the Port of Corpus Christi, the No. 1 oil export port in the U.S., has resigned after a meeting where he was questioned about his business expenses, according to reports. Sean Strawbridge’s resignation…
Catherine the Great, Benjamin Franklin part of John Paul Jones’ story
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and…
Chef of Hollywood Hotspot Horses Accuses Husband and Co-Owner of Physical Assault and Animal Abuse
https://la.eater.com/2023/5/17/23727527/horses-restaurant-allegations-liz-johnson-will-aghajanian-hollywood
Michigan Town Rests Economic Hopes on Ford Battery Plant
Advocates for Ford’s $3.5 billion electric vehicle lithium-ion battery plant in Marshall, Mich., say the 2,500 jobs it promises are much needed for the city of less than 7,000.
