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From 2006 to 2013, fertiliser costs continued to rise, increasing substantially across most crop types. Although a slight decrease is indicated for 2014, fertilizer remains a valuable and costly resource requiring specific storage conditions in order to avoid wastage and spillage.

If the farm bill is not passed soon, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will have to write rules to bring the milk-pricing system back to the permanent law of 1949. This law, always ready to go in effect in the case that a farm bill is not passed, shall call on the federal government to purchase and store large amounts of milk until its price nearly doubles from what it sits at today.

Bigelow Brook Farm introduced a reusable clasp designed for holding plants in deep water culture rafts used by hydroponic and aquaponic growers. The GrowGrip firmly holds plants, from seedlings to maturity, replacing the need for using heavy and messy net pots, or disposable growing plugs.

Smarter seeds, green technology and new farming methods are the driving force behind the Project to Eradicate Hunger at IndieGogo, http://igg.me/at/dfp2014.

Even though they are graceful and beautiful to look at, deer can become aggravating pests when they discover your yard and claim it as a feeding ground. As uncontrolled housing development has intruded on their traditional grazing land, deer are being left with fewer options for foraging. But this does not mean you should welcome them for a nightly meal in your garden.

Aquaponics is a unique method of generating environmentally friendly food production that that is self sustainable.  The water from the fish  is pumped to the upper  bed.  The fish poop feeds the plants, the plants and gravel purify the water.  The water drains back to the fish which feeds and aerates the fish.  So, the fish feed the plants, plants feed the fish, the plants and fish feed you – a truly perfect system that can feed the world. Cliff Jager’s aquaponic firm has been open for 8 months and he is hoping for funding to 'film cover' his one acre greenhouse.  The film is the plastic that covers a greenhouse, and without it the team would be unable to grow all year.  The film cover will let them control the inside environment so they have proper temperatures and moisture. One half will be dedicated to aquaponics and the other half to growing fresh greens all year round.  This will enable them to produce organic greens and fish to supply restaurants and the general public.  They also have another 3 acres of pasture land.  Cliff’s primary goal is to have a Self-Sustainable One Stop Shopping Store, the ultimate 'Farmers Market'  where people can pick their own produce, micro greens, baby greens, wheatgrass, eggs, honey, fish and purchase from the retail store.  At the store they will offer aquaponic systems, supplies for aquaponics, hydroponics, gardens and aquariums, but only with self-sustainability in mind. The funds raised from this crowdfunding campaign will enable Cliff and his team to implement their vision for aquaponics and share it with the world to produce healthy food in a completely self-sustained way that is as friendly to environment as to the people who will enjoy this nutritious, fresh food. 

Today The Desert Farm Project announced its plans to build what it refers to as “Micro-Climate Greenhouses” (MCGs), each designed to be a mirror image of a harsh environment around the world. The purpose…to eradicate hunger.

Tractor Parts Inc., one of the Internet's largest aftermarket tractor parts and accessories stores, has something every Ford tractor owner wants and needs -- replacement decals for just about every make and model Ford tractor.

Clint Rhoton, a former rancher, recently announced his plans to start a new farm, 3 Echoes Ranch. The ranch, one of his lifelong dreams, will offer the local population access to some of the highest-quality beef on the market.

Bob Parks Auction Company, one of the most experienced auction houses in the United States, recently announced its decision to host a Farm and Construction Equipment Consignment Auction on Saturday, March 15, 2014. The Nashville auction is set to take place at 9 a.m. on the Cannon County Fairgrounds in Woodbury, Tennessee.

Tractor Parts Incorporated has announced that it is now offering literature for Ford original tractors and implements. The Kentucky-based company is selling these manuals and brochures on its website at TractorPartsInc.com alongside the wide selection of aftermarket tractor and implement parts that it also stocks in its online store.

Snow throwers aren’t like lawn mowers. They aren’t likely to get used as much, and the interval between regular maintenance and servicing is usually longer. They sit. They wait. And then, without explanation, when needed most, they won’t start.

As the UK experiences heavy rainfall, Enduramaxx, a Peterborough-based manufacturer of plastic water tanks, rainwater tanks and water storage tanks, stresses the importance of harnessing reserves of an increasingly expensive and scarce resource during times of plenty.

According to the United States National Parks Service, the deer population in the US causes 1 billion dollars annual damage to domestic plants and agriculture. These costs are incurred by professional crop growers, home gardeners, landscapers and farmers. There is nothing more aggravating than having the results of one’s hard work become nightly fodder for foraging animals.

Keno Tractors, the premier Mahindra dealer for Oregon, was met with the exciting news recently that Mahindra had exceptionally high tractor sales numbers this year. Mahindra reported a 15% increase in sales of tractors in December 2013 compared to December 2012. Keno Tractors is the main provider of Mahindra for Oregon, so there’s no doubt that they took part in Mahindra reaching those great numbers. “Keno Tractors has always been a big fan of the Mahindra brand, and it’s great to see excitement over this brand spreading” says Keno Tractors Owner and President Eric Nystrom.

SMART Fertilizer Management Software, a platform for optimizing fertilizer use for agriculture, has released a software tool that manages fertilizer utilization for crops, under any conditions, and it takes into account dynamic factors that are required in optimizing fertilizer use. The software allows farmers to save thousands of dollars annually on fertilizer costs while increasing yield, and many farmers have been raving about the results. SMART allows farmers to create custom-made nutrient formulations and fertility programs that are based on their specific conditions, and the software works all around the world.

Keno Tractors, who you may already know as the premier Jinma tractor dealer in the Northwest, has decided to venture into something a little bit different. Although Keno Tractors has already been making great progress in the tractor parts, and tractors sales departments, they have never wanted to be limited to just being a tractor dealership. Eric Nystrom the president of Keno Tractors is very pleased with the services that Keno Tractors provide, but he recently noticed a need in Keno Oregon, that no one else was filling. “There is no way in this town to get a U-Haul without driving quite a ways out of town to pick one up” says Nystrom.

Water is very important for a plant’s healthy growth and now China based company, YUYAO Bluebird introduces a range of functionally efficient watering and irrigation tools for people to water their plants to help promote their optimum growth. Amongst the different watering equipment, their newly introduced Water Coil Hose is becoming very popular because of their functional and durable features. One can use different kinds of nozzles with these hosepipes for watering different plants. Besides, the pipe is easier to carry from one place to another and can be stored in a small space. It can recoil like a spring and never tangles or kinks.

For those who are not exactly aware of Aquaponics system, it consists of massive food production through the aquaculture. Aquaculture farming techniques have become immensely famous in many countries of the world over the past few years. Not only does it allow farmers to gain a good amount of organic food production, but it also enables them to cut down on many costs which they have to bear otherwise.

When natural disasters strike, being without electricity can create havoc. An investment in a portable or home standby generator can save countless hours of downtime and aggravation. For business owners, downtime means lost revenue and for homeowners, downtime equates to unexpected expense.

With the population of the earth rapidly growing every day, scientists predict an imminent resource crisis in which humans tax the available resources of the earth to such an extent that many will not be able to be fed following current models. This has lead forward thinking individuals to look at new ways of effectively creating their own foods in sustainable ways. The Healthy Home Harvest Kit is a new Indiegogo Campaign that promises a healthy and ecologically sound means by which to produce not only vegetables, but fish and shrimp farms using aquaponics systems which, if funded, could change the way people create their food forever and help to fight global hunger.

Customers who want to learn how to setup their own aquaponics system in their backyard, they will need the help of Aquaponics 4 You. With the help of Aquaponics 4 You, users will have the knowledge and the ability to grow their own clean and organic food at home so they will have a steady source of vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Inside Aquaponics 4 You, users will discover the top secret of expert aquaponics enthusiasts that only a few people know about. Customers will also learn the 3 simple techniques for creating their own aquaponics system, ways to grow organic fruits and vegetables faster than with hydroponics, how a solar pond works, the role of plastic containers in an aquaponics system, proven strategies for keeping their aquaponics system in balance, tips and tricks for choosing and caring for the fish in their system, and much more.

With the onset of winter and falling temperatures, Vet-Farm.com reminds farmers to keep lifestock healthy now that the cold weather has arrived. To help in the efforts, the company is offering a 10% discount through the end of the year which can be applied to farming products offered on Vet-Farm.com.

Peterborough-based plastic water tank supplier, Enduramaxx, is helping farms to manage their animal feed and fertiliser solutions more effectively through the provision of dedicated molasses tanks and liquid fertiliser tanks.

Now, one can start a worm farming project and can make thousands of dollars every month, by devoting just a few hours every week. People who are interested in starting their own worm farming project can take help of this excellent guidebook, How To Make A Worm Farm. The guide offers practical knowledge and helps set up a profitable worm farm in a step by step manner.