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July Despite Wilting Weather, Some Great Produce Still "Hot" at Local Markets
NASHVILLE - It's been hot, lately. Have you noticed? Tennessee's crops have noticed, too, hit with a deadly combination of record heat and drought conditions. In such widespread and long lasting situations, many summer fruits and vegetables stop growing and stop producing blossoms or fruits, even if the plant survives.
After an early and auspicious start, Tennessee's sweet corn has all...
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Governor Walker Declares Drought Emergency, Encourages Farmers to Report Crop Condition
Madison-Governor Scott Walker today declared a state of emergency in 42 Wisconsin counties due to drought or abnormally dry conditions, allowing expedited permits for farmers to temporarily use stream or lake water for irrigation.
"The lack of rainfall since May in the southern half of the state has hit hard in a crucial part of the growing season," Governor Walker said. "Wisconsin...
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Emergency Feed the Animals Fund Established
Salt Lake City - The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has received numerous requests for assistance from livestock owners impacted by the unprecedented string of wildfires burning in the state. As a result, the UDAF is announcing the activation of an emergency animal feed program. The UDAF, in coordination with the Utah Emergency Animal Response Coalition, (UEARC) has established the...
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WVDA Completes Gypsy Moth Treatments for 2012
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (USDA-FS), successfully completed aerial treatment of approximately 38,550 acres for the purpose of slowing the spread of gypsy moth to forested lands within West Virginia.
"The gypsy moth is a serious forest pest in West Virginia," said Commissioner of...
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Seeded Acreage Report Deadline approaching
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding Crop Insurance customers to submit their Seeded Acreage Reports and Stored Grain Declarations by June 25.
SCIC uses this information to calculate insurance coverage, claims and producer premiums.
New in 2012, producers had the option of selecting up to $100 per eligible acre for the Unseeded Acreage...
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B.C. Berry and Vegetable Production Guides now online
VICTORIA - B.C.'s field vegetable and berry growers can keep informed of the most up-to-date growing techniques and information by accessing a web-based version of the highly respected B.C. Production Guides.
The vegetable guide has been recognized as the key reference document for safe, sustainable and competitive production of B.C. crops for almost 50 years.
The...
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Mississippi Farmers Market to Celebrate 2012 Summer Kick-Off
The Mississippi Farmers Market, located adjacent to the Fairgrounds, will celebrate its 2012 Summer
Kick-Off on Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This fun-filled event will feature the finest
farm-raised fruits and vegetables that Mississippi farmers have to offer along with an assortment of fresh
baked goods, specialty foods, and unique Mississippi hand-crafted items.
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Maryland Proclaim First Healthy Maryland Week
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O'Malley today, joined by the Coalition for a Healthy Maryland, Delegate Jon Cardin, members of the Executive Cabinet, state and local elected officials, and health advocates at Truxtun Park's Roger W. "Pip" Moyer Recreation Center, officially proclaimed May 29th through June 3rd as the first "Healthy Maryland Week."
Healthy Maryland Week encourages Marylanders...
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Province Supports Social Enterprises
Social enterprises across the province will now have access to small-business loans, through the provincially funded Credit Union Small Business Loan Program. Social enterprises operate as non-profits with the purpose of addressing social, economic or environmental concerns.
The province is providing a $2-million loan guarantee for the program and is available to any qualified...
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