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Fingers crossed. The idea is to do it this fall so I can not do it next spring. I'm sure there is some scientific reasoning for this. The beets are delightful,l and I've been picking many winter squash and eating them roasted, pureed into soup and added...

The number of FFA members in 2008 is 507,763, which is the highest it's been since the 1970s, when membership reached 509,000. In addition to agricultural career opportunities, the FFA says the increase also has to do with the agricultural issues having...

Not only are new and aspiring farmers finding scarce farmland available for sale, but those parcels that are on the market often command a price tag that is out of reach to many beginning farmers who lack the start up capital to buy land outright.

The odds are good that you won't have to deal with anything like these diseases in your animals, but here are five that infect multiple species—sometimes including people—that you should know about.

On Unfamiliar Landscapes Are you planning on mowing a new area, but aren't sure if there are rocks or other objects hidden in the grass and weeds? This is an area where string trimmer mowers truly excel, as you can carefully and slowly move them into...

Try cooking with a full oven, and, when possible, use the broiler, which uses less energy and does not require preheating. Replacing appliances that were made before 2000 with ENERGY STAR-qualified products can help save on both energy and water costs.

Tags chemicals , cleaning products , farm women health problems , undisclosed toxins Carbon Tetrachloride In addition to being a carcinogen, this chemical is linked to nervous-system problems, such as dizziness, nausea and headaches.

“Just as we've provided incentives for Americans to enter medicine, education and other public service careers, we need to encourage young people to choose careers in agriculture,” says NYFC Farming is Public Service literature.

According to Merrigan and Bob Perciasepe, acting EPA administrator, the two agencies will continue to work with researchers, beekeepers, farmers and the public on ways to address the stressors affecting bee health.

In the just-completed wave of shopper research on environmentally friendly packaging conducted by Perception Research Services, 38 percent of shoppers agreed that consumers should be responsible for recycling packaging, down from 42 percent in 2009, with...

The top five topics that drew the most interest include: How chemicals are used in farming/ranching How pesticides are used in farming/ranching Food safety standards Effect of government regulations on farming/ranching How antibiotics are used and genetic...

Drink passion flower tea in combination with Valerian or lemon balm to increase its calming effects. Passion flower is consumed by drying and crushing the petals to make a tea you can drink.

Pig owners–or prospective pig owners–according to the USDA, should: Learn the warning signs of swine flu and if your pig is showing any of these signs, call your veterinarian. Still, Purdue's Amass says pork producers should take the suggested precautionary...

Remember that powerful weed eaters can injure you seriously. Newer model electric weed eaters have more power than older ones, however.Another issue with electric weed eaters is the power cord.

The wounded area will develop a callus and eventually close.It only takes two or three hits with a string trimmer to kill a young tree, according to Allen Wilson, a Master Gardener with the University of Idaho.

This is a space for someone who loves to notice all the tiny things, such as spiders skating midair from fleabane to dandelion, honeybees foraging on flowers and the morning dew adding highlights to the weedy, wild beauty.

It is the only known psychoactive drug that can be sold with absolutely no regulation. PHOTO OF YERBA MATE THANKS TO LUNAVOX. [I only know all this because I was considering planting a pair of holly bushes.] Holly leaves are ubiquitous onBolivia, Yerba...

Add the tarragon or thyme, salt and pepper, and taste. Also, the whisking takes longer than you think. Save about 1/3 the sauce to add just before serving. Slowly add the olive oil, and whisk very well.

This story originally appeared in the July/August issue of Hobby Farms magazine. Buildings Buildings usually have a short strip of grass next to their sides that remains right against the wall and isn't easy to mow fairly close to.

Another report, “Risky Meat: A CSPI Field Guide to Meat and Poultry Safety,” issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, reminds consumers that all raw meat has the potential to carry illness-causing pathogens, Bucknavage says.

In winter, water only when the soil is nearly dry throughout. A slight wilt won't harm an established string of pearls plant, but extended dryness will cause the bead-like foliage to flatten and drop prematurely.

Regardless of what your bird might have ingested, watch for any unusual behavior. Cigarette Butts These are one of the most common objects flock owners report to me as having been eaten by their birds, who turned up tossed-aside filters with their scratching.

The number of Certified Organic farms has increased 11 percent since 2014, putting the number of U.S. organic farms at nearly 15,000, TakePart.org reported . The findings come from a study published by market research firm Mecaris.

Customers who purchased the recalled product should stop feeding it immediately and call Western Feed at 308-247-2601. Trace amounts could cause a horse to go off his regular feed, show signs of colic and appear unwell for a few days.

Sure, picking up a gallon of raw milk for your family isn't as easy as walking into an Illinois Kroger. Once the regulations are introduced, there will be a 45-day public-comment period for you to let the IDPH know your thoughts.

According to the USDA, burdock and milk thistle are each listed as non-native weeds and both have been used for centuries in treating certain disorders.Milk thistle grows abundantly in the United States.The USDA also states that milk thistle has not been...

From baling hay and plowing fields to moving manure and carrying supplies, the amount of time and effort that tractors save us can hardly even be quantified. I'll start my list rolling with my pruning loppers , which receive an incredible amount of use...