Government Internet Services – Buy, Build…or Rent?

The first question asked by state government agencies when considering Internet services has traditionally been, “should we buy or build?” But, recently budget-minded officials are asking a third question, “can we rent?” In fact, a growing number of state agencies and organizations have discovered the tremendous advantages to 'renting' software through an Application Service Provider (ASP) model, not to be confused with Active Server Pages, the software development language.

Governor Acts on California Legislation

California is a very important state to CSPA member companies in a number of ways. As the fifth largest economy in the world, it is important from a business perspective. But California is also a bellwether state in setting public policy, so CSPA continued to strongly advocate its position on critically important bills as the 2005 legislative term came to an end in October.

Grasses Used to Help Stabilize Eroding Land

When University of Georgia researchers bred their latest turfgrass varieties, they had home lawns, athletic fields and pastures in mind. Now grasses they bred are also being used to prevent erosion and rebuild land after wildfires and hurricanes.

Gutknecht Introduces Renewable Fuels Act of 2005

Congressman Gil Gutknecht, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Dairy, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth today introduced the Renewable Fuels Act of 2005, H.R. 3081, in the House. Chairman Bob Goodlatte, Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson, Congressman Tom Osborne, and Congressman Jerry Moran joined in introducing the bipartisan legislation.

Have “Real-Time” Management of Regulatory Activities without the Monumental Expense

Dictionary.com defines, “Real-Time” as an adjective meaning: ‘of or relating to computer systems that update information at the same rate as they receive data, enabling them to direct or control a process such as an automatic pilot’. In terms of a state department of agriculture’s regulatory process, “Real-Time” capabilities effectively eliminate data entry as product registrations, license renewals and field enforcement activities, delivered electronically, update the state database as if on “auto-pilot”. This technology is available from KRSNetwork for only a fraction of the costs involved in developing the system internally.

House Passes Groundbreaking Energy Bill with an Expanded Renewable Fuel Standard

Today [12/6/07], Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson applauded the House passage of a comprehensive energy bill with a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that will strengthen and expand the growing market for ethanol and biodiesel.

Increased Fungicide Usage Drives Syngenta Manufacturing Investment

With U.S. patent protection until 2014, azoxystrobin is the foundation of the Syngenta fungicide portfolio.

Informational and Educational DVD/CD on Emerald Ash Borer Now Available

A new DVD/CD package with information and educational resources on emerald ash borer (EAB), called "Emerald Ash Borer -- What You Need to Know," is now available from Michigan State University (MSU).

Innovative Device Counts Corn Stalks in Experimental Fields

Dr. Tony Grift, U of I agricultural engineer, has developed an innovative device to count corn stalks in experimental fields. Photo Courtesy of UIUC by LeAnn Ormsby.

Insecticide Movento® granted regulatory approval in Australia

First and only insecticidal active ingredient with two-way transport. Bayer CropScience plans market launch before year-end.