Morning on a Dairy Farm at Krafft Farms
The Saginaw News visits Krafft Farms in Frankenmuth Township to profile dairy work. Milker Kendra Stochowitz explains daily routines with 100 Holsteins producing 70 to 100 pounds of milk daily, plus one cow hitting 150 pounds. Bob Krafft oversees feeding 54 high producing cows. the family runs the farm since 1872, with four generations involved and a focus on family life.
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Levee blasting harms Missouri farmland amid flood fears
Experts say blasting a levee to protect Cairo Illinois flooded 200 plus square miles of Missouri fields. Topsoil loss and debris could hinder farming for years with costs likely over 100 million dollars, as floodwaters slowly recede.
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Scientists and farmers launch 20 million climate study in Northwest
Nearly 100 researchers and farmers gather at the University of Idaho to start a five year USDA funded project on climate change impacts. UI professor Scott Eigenbrode leads the team with researchers from UI WSU and OSU. The study notes warmer summers threaten crops and pests may rise, with past grain sales valued at 1.5 billion dollars in the Pacific Northwest.
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Missouri governor signs bill limiting farm nuisance lawsuits
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed a law restricting nuisance lawsuits against farms and livestock producers. The measure caps compensatory damages to rental-value reductions for temporary nuisances and aims to bar neighbors from filing repeated claims over similar conditions. Nixon indicated willingness to work with the Legislature on revisions.
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Gardeners behind before season starts
After heavy rains it may finally be dry enough to garden yet deadlines passed. Readiness tips cover soil moisture, proper planting, heel in technique for bare root plants, watering needs, and handling of containers. Also notes on weed control, timing, and cautions about pre emergent herbicides.
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