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Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
Getting EQIPed: USDA Conservation Programs for Organic and Transitioning Farmers Webinar from eOrganic

Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVvhQAyT-cU The 2008 Farm Bill created new opportunities in conservation programs for organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production. Join Jim Riddle, University...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Certification of Research Sites and Facilities Webinar

Watch the recording on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbqiA6gKehc About the Webinar In recent years, federal, state, university, and private funds have become available for organic agricultural research. Some of the grant...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
Grafting Tomatoes for Organic Open Field and High Tunnel Production Webinar

Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhT6JE8ZsQI About the Webinar In this webinar, recorded on February 2, 2012, David Francis of Ohio State University shared research findings and experience from...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
Undercover Nutrient Investigation: The Effects of Mulch on Nutrients for Blueberry Webinar

Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9l5qhyg-04 About the webinar Learn about ongoing research from Oregon State University's Organic Blueberry Project. Research team members Dr. Dan Sullivan, Ryan Costello, and...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar

Watch the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiYAsSDrgB4 About the webinar Thinking about getting certified, but don't know where to start? Have questions about the USDA organic standards? Join national organic...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Late Blight Management 2009 Webinar by eOrganic

Watch the video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21-3WwRYiME Late blight is a serious disease of potato and tomato family (Solanaceous) crops worldwide that can be difficult to control organically. eOrganic presenters...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Football Twitter goes wild for cathedral bust that looks like John Motson

A video of a cathedral bust that looks like former Match Of The Day commentator John Motson has amused thousands on Twitter.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech

Our minds are blown

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Bosnian city popular with tourists awash with rubbish amid landfill protest

Uncollected rubbish is piling up on the streets of the southern Bosnian city of Mostar – one of the Balkan nation's main tourist destinations – since residents began blocking access...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
You don't need fingers to use this television remote

Comcast launches a free X1 TV remote that lets customers with physical disabilities change channels, surf and sets recordings with their eyes.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
7 incredible deals and sales you can get this Tuesday

This Tuesday, you can save on Puro headphones, waffle makers, MacBook Pros, and so much more.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Politics
Solar flare, aging infrastructure or Russia: Who gets blamed when the US has a massive power outage?

The New York Times has once again plumbed the bottom-feeding depths of journalism with an uncritical story on how the US hacked Russia's power grid – without Trump's knowledge. What...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Goals Soccer Centres confirms Deloitte appointment amid sale speculation

Troubled five-a-side football pitch business Goals Soccer Centres has confirmed its has hired advisers to assess future options, which could see a sale of the listed firm.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump, outsider-turned-insider, sells himself as rebel for 2020 re-election bid

As he mounts his bid for re-election, US President Donald Trump is offering himself as the outsider once again – but it is a much more awkward pitch to make...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Business
Boeing gets ZERO orders first day at Le Bourget as European rival Airbus steals Paris Air Show

As the Paris Air Show kicked off on Monday at Le Bourget, European aerospace giant Airbus recorded over 100 orders for its aircraft. Boeing didn't fare so well, however –...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Hong Kong protesters reject leader’s apology and demand she quit

Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians and activists have rejected a new apology by the city's leader over a highly unpopular extradition bill, demanding that she quit and that the legislation be...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Tesco trialling delivery robot in technology push

Tesco has revealed that it is testing a delivery robot, as it detailed a raft of new ideas for the supermarket's future development.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Dad who left daughter daily inspiring messages has them framed for Father’s Day

A father who left inspirational messages on his step-daughter's door was surprised this Father's Day when she returned all the notes to him.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Italian woman who was Europe’s oldest person dies aged 116

A 116-year-old Italian woman who authorities say was the oldest person in Europe and the second oldest in the world has died.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Dairygold announce unchanged milk price for May supplies

Dairygold has held its milk price for the month of May.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Politics
How ‘bungling Boris’ bounced back from his 2016 setback

Barring an earthquake, Boris Johnson will become Tory leader and Britain's new PM on July 22, if not before. It's all a far cry from 3 years ago, when his...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Sled dogs seem to walk on water in climate expert’s photo of melting Arctic ice

Climate experts have released a photo showing sled dogs appearing to walk on water as they wade through partially melted sea ice to retrieve scientific equipment in north-west Greenland.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Kerry deal may go ahead without member approval

The Kerry Co-op shareholder redemption scheme may be introduced even if it is not approved by shareholders at the Special General Meeting (SGM) tomorrow.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Eddie Cunningham: ‘Government wants diesel dead, but is it as feasible for those who need large SUVs to tow trailers’

One thing you can be sure of: you'll never look at your car the same way again. Not after you've heard what the Government has in store for you in...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Inflation expected to cool off as travel boost unwinds

Inflation is expected to have slipped in May, following an Easter boost to transport prices in the previous month.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Serpentine Galleries boss quits amid row over husband’s tech firm role

The boss of the Serpentine Galleries has quit, claiming she was forced out due to “misjudged personal attacks” on her family over her husband's involvement with a controversial tech firm.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
What you need to know about the hottest new app YOLO

YOLO is the hottest app out according to the app store, but more people are realizing the negative aspects of the anonymous question and answer app.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Facebook is joining the crypto game. It's launching a Bitcoin-like currency called Libra

Facebook unveiled a plan to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin, one that could drive more e-commerce and boost ads on its platforms.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
New York sex cult trial: Leader’s tactics echo those of other sects, experts say

The New York man charged with keeping women as sex slaves branded with his initials is one of the few cult leaders to face prosecution in the United States, but...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
NASA's new 'green' satellite fuel is so safe, you can FedEx it

The first-ever test of the 'green' fuel is set to launch on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket on June 24th. It's a partnership between NASA, Ball Aerospace, Aerojet Rocketdyne and the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
Laundry day in space: How do astronauts wash their clothes?

You're not going to believe what astronauts do with their dirty laundry.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
$500,000 for a computer? How much did a computer cost the year you were born?

Once wildly expensive and inaccessible but to the very rich, computers today are one of the most ubiquitous technologies worldwide.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
$500,000 for a computer? How much did a computer cost the year you were born?

Once wildly expensive and inaccessible but to the very rich, computers today are one of the most ubiquitous technologies worldwide.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Farming
Farmers on the Shannon Callows alarmed over the rising water levels

Farmers on the Shannon Callows have raised concerns over the rising water levels on the river.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Merkel ‘doing very well’ after visibly shaking at Berlin ceremony

German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared unsteady and was visibly shaking as she greeted the new Ukrainian leader in the hot sun in Berlin, saying later that she clearly had not...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Merkel appears shaking and unsteady at Berlin ceremony

German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared unsteady and unwell as she received new Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the chancellery in Berlin, with her whole body visibly shaking.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Business
Maxed out? Boeing says it’s open to changing the name of its troubled 737 MAX jet

US aviation giant Boeing's chief financial officer, Greg Smith, has revealed the possibility of a name change to the troubled 737 MAX aircraft. The plane has been grounded across the...

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Almost 60pc of Conservative Party members prepared to see Northern Ireland leave the UK – if it meant securing Brexit

Almost 60pc of Conservative Party members would accept Northern Ireland breaking away from the rest of the UK if it meant Brexit was delivered, a poll has suggested.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Dogs evolved ‘sad puppy eyes’ to appeal to humans

Dogs have evolved their “sad eyes” facial expression in order to help them get on better with humans, according to new research.

Posted by The Analyst | June 18, 2019 | Breaking News
Trump threatens to deport millions ahead of re-election bid launch

US President Donald Trump has threatened to remove millions of people living in the country illegally as he prepares to formally announce his re-election bid.