Chickens gather around a feeder at a farm on August 9, 2014, in Osage, Iowa. A new proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule would ban chicken companies from deducting farmers’ pay. (Scott Olson | Getty Images) WASHINGTON — A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would eliminate pay deductions for chicken producers, Secretary […]
Jun. 2—LEWISTON — It’s the time of year when people in Maine start seeing a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables showing up at local farmers markets, farm stands and other markets. Agriculture is of course a year-round sector of the economy, which gets a significant seasonal boost. But as the flowers bloom and the […]
If you’re craving fresh local vegetables and fruits in the middle of the week, there’s a new spot to look. The Lexington Farmers Market is officially opening on June 4 at 737 National Ave. in a lot near the end of North Ashland Avenue. Dozens of tents will be on site at the height of […]
The US may soon bail out farmers whose livelihoods were destroyed by toxic PFAS “forever chemical” contamination. The proposal for a $500m fund aims to head off a crisis for the nation’s growers and is moving through Congress amid increasing evidence that PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge used as a cheap fertilizer alternative poisoned crops and livestock. […]
May 29—Maine farmers will most likely benefit from the warmer weather and longer growing seasons caused by climate change, but they also will face greater risks as our milder winters make conditions ripe for more harmful plant diseases and pests. Extreme weather brought on by climate change will pose additional risks, forcing farmers to prepare […]
By Amanda Perobelli and Lisandra Paraguassu ELDORADO DO SUL, Brazil (Reuters) – After three days of ferocious rains, Edite de Almeida and her husband fled their flooded home in early May and let loose their humble dairy herd on higher ground. Nearby, the waters rose above her head and within a day they were lapping […]
May 28—WALES — As the first seedlings began to spread their roots at the Somali Bantu Community Association’s Liberation Farms on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Angus King stopped by to see how things were going. The two-term Maine independent came away impressed. “I like this on every level — the food, getting back to the land […]
FILE – Chickens stand in their cages at a farm, Nov. 16, 2009, near Stuart, Iowa. More than 4 million chickens in Iowa will have to be killed after a case of the highly pathogenic bird flu was detected at a large egg farm, the state announced Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) […]
WAYNESBORO – Every Saturday, children under 18 years old can receive a free $5 vegetable coupon to use at the Waynesboro Farmers Market, according to a press release from Project GROWS. Thanks to Project GROWS and Molina Healthcare, this Veggie Bucks program allows children the opportunity to ‘purchase’ fresh, locally grown produce, for free. On […]
Amidst the vast expanse of Iowa’s fertile plains, where the earth pulses with vitality and the pulse of agriculture beats strong, a new beacon of wisdom shines: the innovative farmer. As we confront the critical challenge of water quality, it is time to draw inspiration from the spirit of innovation and embrace a bold approach […]
While it was alive, the pig had room to stand, to turn around in a circle and lie down. That’s a requirement before it could become pork sold at a California grocery store because of a 2018 ballot measure. But the pig likely didn’t live in California. Instead it probably came from a state that […]
HILLSDALE — As summer comes to Michigan, residents can once again stop by downtown Hillsdale to enjoy the Hillsdale County Farmers Market. The Farmers Market, which has been a staple in the Hillsdale community since 2008, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. It offers dozens of local businesses, artisans and vendors the […]