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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. In years past, we've used this for dressing up caramel apple dip and infusing vodka , but this year for some unexplained reason we have an abundance of chocolate.

Farmers and consumers speak out against the House's Farm Bill provisions that protect the implementation of genetically engineered crops. At present, most GE seeds are used by large-scale, commodity farms that produce crops such as alfalfa, canola, corn,...

“Everyone is scratching their heads,” Aide says of recent weather patterns. Flooding has not occurred strictly from the levee breechings but also from heavy rains, Aide notes. Flooded organic farms will likely not need to be re-certified after cleanup,...

That way you will ensure fairly certain germination.I like to take all the seeds I want to plant and lay them out on the floor in the order in which the packet indicates they should be started.

In his system, the tubing is buried horizontally, as opposed to other systems that rely on vertically placed tubes, which require expensive deep digging. The geothermal system reduces utility costs for the farmer, which could bring down the price of turkey...

So many farm machines and tools are held together by thick bolts with nuts screwed tightly in place, and if you're going to be doing any sort of maintenance or assembly, a ratchet with a large collection of assorted sockets ( like this one ) is critical.

“This is just something that our customers have been clear about wanting,” Lowery says. Whole Foods' decision to begin labeling GMO products emerged from an ongoing national conversation, propelled by advocacy groups, such as Organic Voices, which...

Check air filter (optional). Before revving up your tractor's engine for the workday, use this daily maintenance checklist ensure this important piece of small-farm equipment is running smoothly.

On the down side, they are more expensive and tend to have poor fuel economy; plus, that second pair of tires is expensive when the time comes to replace them. Running a farm involves moving things around.

For each long side, take a three foot piece and put a tee on each end, then put a two foot piece on each tee. Open up the netting and center it on the frame. Press all connections together tightly and make sure remaining tee openings all face straight...

If the quality of the fall color is of primary concern, when possible and practical, view the plants in their fall color state before purchasing them. Those that I have seen perform well in the Los Angeles area include:, fellow gardeners, or any other...

Tier 4 standards were introduced as part of the Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule signed by President Bush in 2004. Both EGR and SCR effectively reduce total emissions, Osenga explains and every effort is being made to make compliance as operator-transparent...

Orchids have a complicated naming process, especially for hybrids. And being so large, they have been extensively hybridized for well over 100 years. At this point I should note that a plant propagator would take cuttings or tissue cultures of each hybrid...

A medium-class, sex-linked breed, the Pilgrim has distinct coloration and produces fine meat. They are similar in shape to an Embden, but smaller. Conformation: Pilgrim geese are medium in size; they have no knobs nor a dewlap.

Narrower tillers can be powered by smaller engines, making them significantly less expensive. How Wide Is the Tiller? Here are a few things to consider when shopping for a soil tiller.

Give yourself plenty of room to play on your farm with a well-mowed yard. (Zero-turns don't always have a hitch for attachments.) Rear-Engine Tractors Essentially, these are small lawn tractors with engines in the back and a steering wheel to control...

A lawn mower with this transmission can be easier to drive and control. They tend to be very small with narrow mower decks but can be a good choice if you have a small yard or if storage space is limited.

PTO horsepower and reserve engine torque are the two most significant specifications to consider because they most directly affect the capabilities of the tractor and the ease of operation.

Cables Moisture is the overall most destructive element on equipment—especially in cables where even a small amount of rust can freeze it in its housing, causing it to move stiffly, if at all.

Consult your vehicle's manual for advice on how often to check the air filter. Routine oil changes are needed to ensure that the engines run efficiently and don't develop problems, but fortunately, changing oil isn't very complicated.

Check the manual of your machine to find out how much oil you'll need—there may also be advice about which type of oil to use. Spring is the perfect time to change the oil in your farm machines, but make sure you have these items on hand before you...

And when it comes to utility tractors, they have power to spare for simple projects, so you can handle tasks such as pulling a wagon of hay while running your tractor at a lower throttle setting.

After a year and a half, the company that had hired me went bankrupt under mysterious conditions, my visa was revoked, but nobody thought to tell me. My head's spinning, but it's fun to be doing something other than staring at the ceiling.

James the chicken is not about to let an opportunity to be carted around the room pass by. Tags chicken rides Roomba Share your story in the comments below. She (yes, James is a hen—she was named by children after a character from Thomas the Tank Engine...

You can try to grind down the heavy side and rebalance, or better yet, spend a few bucks on a new blade. Hold the rod horizontal with the blade perpendicular to the rod. Sea Foam breaks down the old fuel and residue.

Snow Blade : An obvious improvement over a snow shovel, with less investment than a full-size snowplow. Steve Reed owns a John Deere dealership in Stockton, Calif. Farm utility vehicles, also known as cargo all-terrain vehicles (CATV), or simply, “utes,”...