Jojoba bean shrub could aid whales and crops
An exploration of jojoba beans in the Sonoran Desert, describing the evergreen shrub, the waxy oil yield from female plants, and potential uses from cosmetics to appetite suppression. It highlights the Williamson couple’s 12 acres near 29 Palms, irrigation setup, deep tap roots, and slow startup for profitability.
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San Diego
California
Sonoran
Arizona
New Mexico
Southwest
Bill
Grace Williamson
29 Palms
Calif
Grace
Ag Fixtension Department
Willamsons
Williamsons
Dairymen face varied breaks as costs shift with herd size
A 12 month study by Mix and Underwood of Agway Inc. analyzes dairy economics in northern New England, showing 70 and 120 cow herds need different milk prices to break even on all costs or just operating costs across production levels from 10 000 to 18 000 pounds. The report notes small cost differences between herd sizes, emphasizes production per cow as key, and cites peak water flow planning for homes and milking equipment maintenance. Matt Monschein, Lorain County Beekeepers President, unveils 1983 officers Thomas Jefferies Angela Holder and Harry Painter.
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New England
Mix and Underwood
Agway Inc
Matt Monschein
Lorain County
Beekeepers
Thomas Jefferies
Columbia Station
Angela Holder
Lorain
Harry Painter
North Ridgeville
Frozen Foods and Safe Thawing Guidelines
The guide explains risks from accidental freezing of foods and proper handling. It covers when to discard cracked or bulging jars and glass containers, safely thawing to preserve quality, and how freezing affects fleshy fruits vegetables and potatoes. It also notes that thawed foods may look and taste different but can remain nutritious and safe with careful preparation.
Farm hearing on credit crisis set for Broad Street church
The Family Farm Movement will hold a day long public hearing January 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Broad Street Presbyterian Church to share personal experiences and expert testimony on farm credit policy and foreclosures. Ohio legislators are invited and a panel from the agricultural community will hear testimony. The event aims to spur action on a farm foreclosure moratorium and a long term loan guarantee. Donation is five dollars and lunch is served. Testimony inquiries to 614 878 0756 or 614 474 6347.
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Family Farm Movement
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
E. Broad St
Farm Credit
Doug Dailey
FFM
Ohio
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University of California At Davis
American West
Pat Leimbach
Dairymen
Derry
Long County
Goodyear Growers
Robert Brill
Jack Rollin
Wellington
Goodyear
Litchfield Park
Scheater
Belden
Durkees General Store
Main St
Grafton
Morton Building Inc
P.O. Box
Smithville
N. of
Wooster
St. Ri
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