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AquAdvantage salmon is the first genetically modified animal intended for consumption approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency determined that the AquAdvantage salmon is safe for humans and animals to eat and that the genetic...

(Lisa recently found her mom's vintage 1960s cookie press—stay tuned!) 2. As we've shared before, our post-holiday tradition is to go cold turkey on buying anything edible and to use up all those items in the pantry, including all those impulse purchases,...

The Center for Food Safety was among 40 businesses and advocacy groups to cosign a July 10, 2012, letter to the House agriculture committee that criticized the proposals. “[Farmers] need to talk to their customers,” he says.

“Even small operations could turn to FSA programs for disaster assistance, emergency loans to carry them through loss,” says James Patton, FSA executive director. The financial damage created by the flooding will reach into the millions, Aide says.

Use a plant mister or water bottle when plants are tiny to avoid damaging them and crushing them into soil with heavy sprays of water.Vegetables need bright light for best formation.

“Our first set of performance data suggests that farmers could halve their heating and cooling costs. In addition to this, the system uses an artificial wetland above the buried tubes to further insulate them.

It's clear, you'd be lost on your farm without a ratchet-and-socket set, so ensure you'll be set up for future productivity by investing in one today. You might need them for removing the mower deck on your lawn mower.

“They consider [GMO] an ingredient, and they want to see that ingredient on the label.” Seven Whole Foods stores in the U.K. already label their GMO products as a result of national guidelines.

Check the tractor's tire pressure. “Coolant can enter through faulty head gaskets or cylinder O-rings,” he says. Check air filter (optional). This is also a good time to verify that your tractor's safety features, such as PTO shields, are in place...

Gooseneck The next step up in hauling capacity is the gooseneck hitch. When you consider the off-road tasks the truck will probably take on, a four-wheel drive is far more useful around the farm.

A frame makes the netting easier to work with while harvesting, and less likely to snag on the bushes. Attach these to make the ends of your three foot by seven foot rectangle. Now take the remaining three foot pieces and put the slip elbows on each end.

The time to look will depend on your latitude and altitude, so only you can determine the time, but start looking in October or even late September. This lessens the visual impact.Lack of a cold snap in most regions can result in duller colors.

“Smaller engines have the same emissions-control challenge, but the cost has to be spread over a smaller engine cost,” Osenga points out. These include enhanced filtering of particulates, cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and selective catalytic...

Filters Every time you change the oil on your ATV or UTV, replace the oil filter and air filter, as well. ATVs and UTVs are workhorses around many small farms, providing off-road transportation; hauling tools, fencing and firewood; and even serving as...

Orchids have a complicated naming process, especially for hybrids. You can check thewho are the official keepers of orchid names, to see if the cross is registered and if so, enter the plant under its proper hybrid name.

Some tillers have their rotating tines located at the front of the machine, while others have them in the rear, behind the wheels and closer to the handles. But how do you sort through the numerous options to find the right tiller for your needs?

This makes it easier to cut clean rows in lawns without missing any grass. Their mower decks aren't exceptionally wide, so determining whether a rear-engine tractor is right for you depends on the size of your yard and your machinery storage area.

With an ever-increasing number of riding lawn mowers on the market now sporting features such as mulchers, baggers and zero-turn technology, knowing what to buy can be confusing. A lawn mower with this transmission can be easier to drive and control.

The right product should be powerful enough to handle all necessary jobs, easy to use and something you feel comfortable operating. Horsepower After you select the right-sized tractor, you should look at the specifications on available products in the...

Also, don't forget about the simplest pieces of equipment like shovels , rakes and other hand tools. You may also need to change your vehicle's oil filter, but this is also fairly simple.

Three-Point Hitch A specialized hitch for attaching implements that uses three points of connection to the tractor, offering a stable and simple way to expand your tractor's abilities.

Various Tools & Wrenches It's always wise to have a few of your tools on hand, particularly if you're going to replace the oil filter. Replacement Oil Before you begin, make sure that you have fresh oil ready to add to the engine.

But if you run it at full throttle all or most of the time, perhaps you should take heed of the tortoise and pull back when possible. This strategy had a couple of interesting effects.

She (yes, James is a hen—she was named by children after a character from Thomas the Tank Engine ) hops on a Roomba and can't get enough of the automatic vacuum's free ride. Does your chicken like to “help” with chores?

It's worth it for a smooth cut and a smooth-running engine. << More Shop Talk >> Tags lawn mower maintenance You can try to grind down the heavy side and rebalance, or better yet, spend a few bucks on a new blade.

But that will only benefit those who decide to sell at some point in the future. Cab : Hard side or soft side, a cab adds comfort and protection from sun, wind, rain and snow. Four-wheel-drive units must have stronger engines with a lower gear ratio to...

What happens when these two hobbies collide? One railroad setup I've seen allows for the engine to drive directly into a garage at shelf height. If there isn't a dwarf or miniature version of the plant that would be in the real landscape, think about...