15 Articles Under This Category. The Citrus Industry in Zephyrhills and Dade City (Fl) - Fran Larson
Who Thought of Oranges first? The Spaniards had brought citrus to Florida in the 1500s. Indians were fond of the sour oranges and cultivated them in a limited way. Because of the casual manner of cultivation, the fruit grew in groves. Citrus was enjoyed locally but limited transportation... Submitted 2 years 114 days ago.

Wasted Food, Wasted Money - Jon Searles
Americans waste and amazing amount of food. My limited research of this topic found that government agencies with the time to calculate the amount of food wasted estimate that 25-40% of all available edible food is wasted by producers, manufacturers, stores, restaurants, and American families.... Submitted 2 years 179 days ago.

Which Came First: Free Range Chicken or Free Range Egg? - Jon Searles
I am not a card carrying member of PETA nor am I a vegetarian. Steak, pork, lamb, chicken, fish and all other creatures considered food have passed my lips on the way to digestion. This will hopefully establish my credibility as a carnivore, and I have no plans on changing. Unfortunately my... Submitted 2 years 207 days ago.

The Case of Psychrotrophic Bacteria - Leon the Milkman
Psychrotrophic bacteria seem to be becoming the newest thorn in the side of the dairy industry. Scary bit is that we are helping them along. "How?" do you ask? Because of economic factors the pre-processing time of raw milk has been extended to an average of 4 days. This allows ample time for... Submitted 5 years 253 days ago.

Pseudomonas In Cottage Cheese and Dairy - Leon the Milkman
Under refrigerated conditions, Gram-negative rods that are able to produce under such conditions ( psychrotrophic/cold-loving bacteria ) usually predominate, especially Pseudomonas spp. This is especially so when the milk has a high initial infection of these bacteria and the milk is stored for... Submitted 5 years 253 days ago.

Using a Tractor Supply Company - - Fred R
Whether you are restoring an antique tractor or you are simply looking to find a way to get the parts that you need to repair the one that you've currently got running, you'll find that there are many different tractor supply companies out there there that might suit you. If you are taking a look... Submitted 3 years 261 days ago.

The Art of Cheese Making - Leon the Milkman
The value of cheese as a food has not been fully appreciated. A point in favor of cheese as an economical food is that it does not require cooking before being served. It may, however, be grated and served in a variety of ways with cooked foods. Considering its high nourishing qualities cheese is... Submitted 5 years 253 days ago.

Rising Onion Prices Makes India Cry Into Tears, Pakistan Benefits - Bans Onion Export from India - Dakhsh Jain
Rising onion prices has brought down tears in most of the Indian eyes. Now before buying Onions from the market (sabzi-mandi) people are thinking twice, in fact some of the small time restaurants are using "cabbage" as a substitute to Onion. Onion being one of the most used commodity/vegetable... Submitted 1 year 51 days ago.

Grain Store - Precast Concrete - - Jim Whitbread
Grain stores are often an integral part of a farms infrastructure. Ensuring the right products are used for construction, and the right management techniques are undertaken, is imperative to ensuring the grain stays in good condition When constructing a grain store it is important to remember... Submitted 1 year 179 days ago.

Precast Concrete Slurry Stores - - Jim Whitbread
As more stringent environmental regulations come into force from DEFRA it is now becoming imperative for farmers to invest in their animal waste management systems. This can result in environmental and economic benefits and is fast becoming an important part of any livestock farm. Animal... Submitted 1 year 205 days ago.

Precast Concrete Silage Clamps - - Jim Whitbread
Precast concrete silage clamps are often a very important part of a farm's infrastructure. Precast concrete is often considered to be better than using metal alternatives due to its strength. The loading on clamp walls can be very uneven during the loading and compacting process, and this can... Submitted 1 year 205 days ago.

Wine History in the United States - Jacqueline Bassi
Century. However, its history has been a beaten and busted one. The first attempts to produce wine in North America occurred in the eastern part of the country, mainly Florida , North and South Carolina . This wine was made of native grapes and the flavor was far from that of European wine.... Submitted 4 years 149 days ago.

The Many Uses Of A Tarpaulin - Michael Stein
A tarpaulin is an incredibly versatile possession. It can be used around the home and garden and when on vacation. They are manufactured out of a range of materials, each of which would suit different situations and roles. Before you make a purchase you should consider what size, design, and... Submitted 1 year 107 days ago.

2010: Get the Sixth Census of Agriculture In Italy - Martina Celegato
2010 is the year of the general census of agriculture. The general census of agriculture was essentially a census of economic nature that is accurate count of the farm and working in Italy today. In the data emerging from the census should be included in a particular manner the various... Submitted 1 year 155 days ago.

The Importance Of Good Hay Tarps - Michael Stein
A recent Free Press Release (June, 2010) relating to alternative storage options speaks very favorably regarding effective hay storage with hay tarps. Especially interesting is the tarp which has three layers, with the inner layer being an impenetrable membrane and the outer layers being coated... Submitted 1 year 195 days ago.