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Farming

Published
October 14, 2022

Sweeping changes proposed for poultry processing

Some 250,000 Americans are sickened every year from turkey and chicken meat.
Published
October 2, 2022

Green tomatoes you know about. But have you tried unripe butternut squash?

The trick is to treat it like a potato in the kitchen. (Also, plenty of creme fraiche and half & half).
Published
September 11, 2022

Maine Gardener: A new tactic being considered to combat the spotted wing drosophila

The pest destroys as much as 30 percent of Maine's blueberry crop annually.
Published
September 11, 2022

Let’s turn the Farmer’s Almanac into something real – and useful

The perennial bestseller is now disconnected from its reason for being. It wants to evoke our affection for nature but shows little interest in human nature or science.
Published
September 1, 2022

August rains eased drought, but parched areas remain

Less than half of the state was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 30, down from 72 percent just over a month ago.

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Published
August 7, 2022

Black farmers feeling left out of Florida’s medical marijuana system

None of the state's 22 licenses issued so far have gone to Black farmers.
Published
August 7, 2022

Rare livestock breeds gain popularity in Maine

Proponents of 'heritage breeds' say the animals offer unique genetics that help them to resist heat, to forage and to guard against parasites.
Published
August 7, 2022

Book review: Honoring Maine’s organic farming past and embracing the future

A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization's history - and its potential future.
Published
August 6, 2022

Keeping it wild for Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine

Dresden organic blueberry farm hosts visitors, bees.
Published
August 5, 2022

Coastal Maine enters severe drought conditions as dry weather continues

Eight counties on the coast have gone from moderate to severe drought status since last week, according to the latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor.