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New Farm
Catnip possible answer to stable flies
USDA researchers say they've found a way to use catnip to beat stable flies.
Act now on HR 2749: affirm exemptions, add Farr-Kaptur Amendment
Food safety bill in U.S. House needs amendment to protect direct retail sales as vote nears.
Integrated Practices for Managing Late Blight without Chemicals
Submitted by tim on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 15:41.Organic growers can use a range of integrated options against late blight to lower their risk and perhaps even get part of crop.
Food safety witness discusses concerns, addresses benefits of organic
Farmer addresses food safety legislation, calls for incentives for organics
Pigs to people ratio correlation examined in Canadian H1N1 study
Canadian statistics show overlap between regional pig populations and the number of confirmed swine flu diagnoses in that area.
Cornell agricultural program introduces new video series
Cornell University Cooperative Extension has released an online video tutorial aimed at helping new farmers begin their agricultural journey.
Prospective Irish organic farmers turned away from conversion process
Due to inadequate funding and an overflow of applicants, many Irish farmers looking to transition to organic have been left in the cold
Spanish government promotes organic farming manual
The Spanish Ministry for Environment has released a manual designed to educate consumers on the methods and purpose of organic agriculture.
Shumei Natural Agriculture demonstration site features food sustainability, green roof and energy-saving elements
August date set for dedication, with drumming, green tea and vegetables.
ARS names biological practices to improve potato sustainability
Cover crops and crop rotation can cut non-farm inputs and improve sustainability in raising potatoes, USDA research documents.
