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Additional News
Farm practices have impact on WV water quality -
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s “Potomac Headwaters Water
Quality Report” shows that water quality in the state’s Eastern Panhandle is
in good condition overall, and has been relatively stable over the past 10
years. The report was compiled from more than 25,000 water samples gathered
from 10 sub-watersheds between July 1998 and June 2008 and documented levels
of nutrients, sediment and fecal coliform.
Poll reveals concerns about genetically engineered
contamination -Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of
Consumer Reports, recently released new poll data showing that two-thirds of
organic food consumers are concerned about genetically engineered (GE)
ingredients contaminating organic food. Given the popularity of alfalfa
sprouts among health-oriented eaters, officials with Consumers Union are
urging the USDA to consider the overwhelming consumer concern before
deciding to allow GE alfalfa on the market.
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Insider Alert:
It is not our desire to be alarmist, but "On the
Farm Radio" has received information from a (very)
reliable source that the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is "going to start cracking down" on
farms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed who are not in
compliance with EVERY environmental regulation on
the books. We've been advised that small dairy
farms, in particular, should prepare to receive
"unexpected guests" throughout the spring as the EPA
will "make examples" out of farms not in compliance
with federal regulations. |
March through May should see normal temps
and rain in Mid-Atlantic region.
Weather forecast here>>
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How one woman
changed cattle care for a nation.
Click here to read
a commentary about Temple
Grandin, admired by millions of farmers
nationwide.
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 Easy
chair
reading:
See Jeff Ishee’s
recommended reading list on rural and agricultural
topics here>> |
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Highlights from the Ag Calendar
March 20: NCSU Equine Forage Clinic; Hampstead,
NC; Area forage clinic will address problems related to forage selection,
pasture establishment, weed management, and pasture management. Speakers for
these topics will include NCSU Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Bob Mowery and
Dr. Mike Yoder along with Amanda Hatcher, Emily Walton and Mitch Binnarr.
The event will be held 9:30-3:00pm. Call 910-259-1235 for more information,
questions, and to register for this event.
March 23: Agroterrorism Conference; Weyers Cave,
Virginia; The agriculture industry is a potential target for terrorists and
Virginia experts want farmers and others involved in the industry to be
prepared. The FBI and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services will sponsor the Second Annual Virginia Agroterrorism Conference at
Blue Ridge Community College. The conference is for individuals involved in
crop, livestock and poultry production; livestock market managers; food and
dairy processors; retailers; local and state government officials; law
enforcement personnel; and other emergency management officials. For info
and registration, contact Tony Banks at 804-290-1114.
Complete calendar
available
here>>
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Television schedule here>> |
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 Need a laugh? See our Farm Jokes page
"Why some men wear
earrings"
"City slickers and
watermelon"
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Farmers
will burn ruined poultry houses in Maryland - The Maryland
Department of the Environment is allowing farmers to burn wood debris from
about 40 Eastern Shore chicken houses that collapsed under the weight of
recent snows, according to a report by the Baltimore Sun. Officials say
snowstorms in February dumped enough snow to damage or destroy at least 41
poultry houses at 29 sites. 
Tractor
Supply brings back "Chick Days" - As national economic and
environmental concerns continue to make headlines, more American families
are taking control of what they put on the dinner table by building a
backyard chicken coop. In rural and suburban areas alike, backyard chickens
are gaining in popularity for the eggs they produce. 
Russia
agrees to re-open its borders to U.S. pork - The United States
and Russia have reached an agreement to reopen the Russian market to
U.S. pork and pork products, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said
March 5. The National Pork Producers Council applauded the agreement. By
the end of 2009, Russia had delisted virtually all U.S. pork facilities,
prohibiting them from shipping pork to the country. 
Meat
goats become more popular as cultures blend -