…Ours. Edible Flowers From: Modern Farmer Not Just Pretty to Look At: Try These 10 Edible Flowers By Brian Barth, contributing author Modern Farmer Dandelion Preserves Eating flowers seems almost…
U.S. Dairy Farmers Ask USDA to Buy Cheese
U.S. dairy farmers have asked the USDA to purchase up to $150 million dollars’ worth of cheese. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says that money could purchase up to 90…
Agri View: Modern Technology
…But, in my un-scientific mind I see no way in controlling world hunger without farmers. And yes, farmers must have that advancing technology. But-where does the internet figure in? That’s…
Port Workers Agree to Discuss Contract Extension
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates last week voted to discuss a contract extension with the Pacific Maritime Association. Pro Farmer reports an extension would spare shippers the prospect…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
With more than 85-hundred farmers markets in the U-S, it could be a little hard to canvass them all in your lifetime. Cathy Isom tells you about the Farmers Markets…
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
Brazil’s agriculture ministry is seeking the approval of U.S. GMO corn imports as the country’s livestock, and poultry producers struggle with tight supplies and rising domestic prices. Pro Farmer’s First…
Agri View: Voice Command
…to marvel at today’s mechanical engineering. Well, we have only just begun. What about one that stops automatically in case of an emergency. Say, if the farmer becomes ill all…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
…Market. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets From: Modern Farmer 7 Ways to Shop Smarter at the Farmers Market By Dan Nosowitz, author,…
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
The Farmers Business Network announced this week it has raised $20 million in additional funding, led by Acre Venture Partners. The independent farmer-to-farmer network says it will use the funds…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
We already know the many great reasons why we should buy directly from a Farmers Market and roadside stand. Cathy Isom tells you how your dollars spent at a Farmers…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…of Finance for China say the move comes as demand to buy the cotton is high, according to Pro Farmer. The statement also said the total amount of cotton auctioned…
Agri View: Farm Theme Parks
…feature that is very popular is they package and sell food. Some specialize in exhibits of certain animals or a particular vegetable. Bringing the local farmer into contact with people…
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…has strayed back-and-forth from the industry standard of allowed ergot contamination levels of .05 percent. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Egypt’s agriculture ministry formed a committee to assess if…
Agri View: Farm Vote
…every trade deal we make, the U.S. farmer loses more than he gains. For instance, look at what a small country like Cuba offers. There has been a lot of…