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Lopes Family Farm Field Day: Integrated rice and duck farming

Caff

the Lopes provided a great demonstration of the unique equipment involved in the establishment of the rice (rice flat tray machine) and the transplanter machine (used to mechanically transplant the rice plugs into the field) allowing the attendees a great visual of the process and commitment involved in establishing their rice paddy fields.

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Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?

Modern Farmer

But she maintains that “organic is still really important,” and that’s why USDA organic standards, food grown without most pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, is the minimum baseline for the ROC certification. For livestock farmer and Land to Market certified producer Reuben Hendricks of Cabriejo Ranch , good ecology is good for business.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

In this article, we will delve into the world of woolly aphids, exploring their behavior, lifecycle, ecological impact, specific control methods, and additional preventive measures to effectively manage and protect our green spaces. Ecological Impact Woolly aphids can have both direct and indirect ecological impacts on the environment.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

In this article, we will delve into the world of woolly aphids, exploring their behavior, lifecycle, ecological impact, specific control methods, and additional preventive measures to effectively manage and protect our green spaces. Ecological Impact Woolly aphids can have both direct and indirect ecological impacts on the environment.

Ecology 52
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Regenerative Gardening, No-Till Winter Cover Crop Strategies

UnderstandingAg

This is generally accomplished by mechanically removing plants by flail mowing, tillage, cultivation equipment, or by manual labor. Therefore, developing a strong cash-crop plan while leaving room for creativity and improvision is essential for overcoming garden complexities and increasing your cover-cropping opportunities.

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Your car is killing coho salmon

The Counter

The damp, rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest, and the impermeable surface of pavement, are a lethal combination: Polluted rainwater flows across pavement, carrying not only 6PPD but chemicals from car exhaust, fertilizer from lawns, and anything else you might find on a city street or residential neighborhood. How about humans?

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MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA

The Lunatic Farmer

A strong sense of ecological production practices exists and fortunately this country does not have to hit as severe an “undo” button as countries like the U.S. But numerous exhibits had drones to fly on chemicals and AI mechanisms to adjust chemical fertilizer.

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