Earthworms are our friendly helpers in the garden, but outside of their natural habitat, they can be a surprisingly destructive force. Earthworms are beneficial for a range of agriculture and farm activities and play a huge role in shaping our environment. Recent studies show they could potentially be contributing to climate change and also harming …
Invasive Earthworms Rapidly Depleting Terrestrial Carbon Stocks Read More »
Giant hogweed also known as giant cow parsnip, is an impressive plant with its white flower clusters. These plants have potential to spread rapidly and grow in any conditions, along roadsides, ditches, streams, fields, farm lands, in the process affecting native plant and insect habitats. Giant Hogweed can be dangerous to both the human and …
Giant hogweed Plant Spreads Through Southern, Central Ontario Read More »
In the modern word we often forget that food and water are central to the human survival. This was more prominent during 2020 lock down, when supermarket shelves were stripped empty due to panic, and is important to note that how quickly the instinct to protect those basic needs kicked in. In a flash, food …
Trends Indicate Farming Moving Away From Family Farming to Large Corporate Farming Read More »
Continuing their father’s backyard garden experiment siblings Nicole Atchison and Tyler Lorenzen are at the centre of pea revolution in the American diet. With the rise of plant-based meat and plant-based protein, Nicole Atchison and Tyler Lorenzen family farm is major supplier for a key ingredient supplier to Beyond Meat. “For a long time, the …
The North Coast region of Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity being part of the famed Emerald Triangle, produces the most premium and expensive cannabis in the world. Emerald Triangle region is home to key research, testing and processing sites involved in processing of oils and lotions, as well as edibles and drinks. According to the California …
California’s Family Owned Cannabi Farms Face Uncertain Future Read More »
Hardin Circuit Court has held a hearing in matter of denial of permit for solar energy company. Earlier Hardin Fiscal Court had denied permission for the solar company. However, Judge Kelly Mark Easton’s courtroom, had permitted attorneys representing the county and attorneys of Rhudes Creek Solar, to present oral arguments in respect to the case …
Rhudes Creek Solar Farm Lawsuit Reaches Hardin Circuit Court Read More »
United Kingdom’s farms are facing sever labour shortage, Farming Associations are warning the government that healthy farm and poultry animals may end up being culled if the government does not take swift action to address shortages of workers at countries farm processing and meat-processing plants. According to latest numbers, as many as 70,000 pigs that …
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Mecosta and Osceola counties are known for their family farms that go back generations. Carmichael is a fifth-generation farmer on their family farm which has been farmed for over 100 years. They have been working on building a new barn with state-of-the-art machinery to improve automation and create more space on the farm. Christina whose …
Automation and IOT Set To Boost Efficiency Of American Farms Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced aid program for cooperatives in agriculture and farming activities. The new initiative plans to invest up to $50 million in agriculture related cooperative agreements to support historically underserved farmers and contract agriculture with climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Entities and individuals for two-year projects are eligible under The …
USDA Announces $50 Million In New Initiative For Cooperative Agreements Read More »
On Friday, the United States Department of Agriculture has released an update on its forecast on trends in agriculture products exports. According to the latest data released by the USDA, US is on track to hit all time high of $35 billion in exports to China by the end of this fiscal year. The previous …