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FlamesFarmers 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. More here>>
chickTractor 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. More here>>

hogsRussia 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. More here>>

meat goatsMeat goats become more popular as cultures blend - Many things in the United States have been influenced by other cultures, not least among them the foods Americans eat and produce. While goat cheese and goat’s milk have been readily available for years, goat meat is now growing in popularity. Virginia meat goat producers are saying it’s time to take note of goat.  More here>>

 

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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.

 

 

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.

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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.

 

 

booksEasy chair reading:

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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.

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