Replenishing Organic Matter In Garden Soils
An overview of how organic matter from peat moss and animal manures enhances soil structure, water retention, and nutrients. Discusses peat forms, moisture content, and the benefits and cautions of using manures, including weed seeds, composting needs, and price factors. Recommends extension office for more guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County Extension Office
Farm in Rhode Island put under five year quarantine
A Tiverton farm holding about 100 sheep and goats is placed under a five year quarantine after inspectors found malnourished and diseased animals. Authorities may file criminal charges for illegal interstate livestock movement. Remaining animals were euthanized and buried as tests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiverton
R.I
Margied Mohammed
Rhode Island
Department of Environmental Management
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Kenneth Ayars
Department
Mohammed
Ayars
Roslindale
Mass
Christopher Hannifin
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
US Department of Agriculture
James Finn
USDA
SPCA
E.J. Finocchio
Organic price index to aid national wholesale pricing
Monterey reports a new New Farm Organic Price Index by Rodale Institute to set weekly regional prices for organic goods. The site aims to help farmers compare with peers, spur realistic pricing, and potentially lower supermarket costs while contrasting organic and conventional prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Calif
Organic Research
Jeff Moyer
Rodale Institute
Moyer
Institute
US Department of Agriculture
Albert Straus
Marin County
The
America
USDA
Dick Peixoto
Watsonville
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Whitey
County Agriculture Extension
Organic Farming Organization Issues Index
Garden City
George E. Matthews
Ben D. Williams
Maura S. Welch
American College OF Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Fleming Garden City