Negotiators agreed Monday evening on a new five-year farm bill that slashes about $23 billion in federal spending by ending direct payments to farmers, consolidating dozens of Agriculture Department programs and by cutting about $8 billion in food stamp assistance. … Continued
At the January 9, 2014, Stephen Lee was the guest speaker and shared about his family’s cranberry operation in south Jersey. Here’s his slideshow: http://youtu.be/AXPwAunYQZA
Again, our member, Duncan Allison, provides information and insights on agriculture in the new year. FARMING NOTES – JANUARY 2014 First Happy New Year –I hope that the year will be healthy and happy for you and your family. … Continued
Dr. Rozich, who was a recent speaker at the Society’s monthly meeting, has released his new book, Other Inconvenient Truths Beyond Global Warming. Read about it and buy the book here: Rozich’s New Book
Non-native plants pose a real threat to agriculture in Africa. Since hand cultivation predominates there, the burden of control falls to women. Without access to modern chemicals this demands much of the women’s time. Read the whole article here: Stewardship Community: … Continued
(Earl Ainsworth edited this summary) The Peace Corps: I Did What I Had To Do Jim Diamond, Dean Emeritus, Delaware Valley College and Former Peace Corps Volunteer In 1960 when Charles De Gaulle was president of France, he liberated Chad … Continued
With the release of his new book, Howard Buffett unveils his $3 billion effort to increase global food security. Titled “40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World”, Buffet and his family tell the story of their efforts to help provide … Continued
Betting the farm might not be such a bad bet! With strong prices and long range prospects being all positive, farmland is in demand. Especially in areas where agriculture reigns. Iowa Farmland Values Hit a Record High – Businessweek.
The debate continues over the interplay between animal antibiotics and human health. This article makes it clear that there is a long way to go in resolving the issue – and perspective can play a major role in the interpretation … Continued
PSPA-Schedule of Meetings-2013-2014 Click above for the entire lineup of topics for Society meetings during this program year.
