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A Ballad And A Monument To, The Cotton Boll Weevil - Reprint Rights Available

- Joel Hendon ^(4,368) Bronze Level Author

Joel Hendon

Ballad Of The Boll Weevil Oh, the boll weevil is a little black bug, Come from Mexico, they say, Come all the way from Texas, Just a- lookin' for a place to stay, Just a-lookin' for a home, Just a-lookin' for a home. Now, the first time I seen the boll weevil, He was settin' on the... ( added 188 days 23 hours ago.)

Did Factory Farmings Create Avian Flu? - Walter Jeffries ⁽⁷³⁾ Unverified Account

Walter Jeffries

One of the big excuses used by the USDA and states to argue for NAIS is bird flu, also known as Avian Influenza (H5N1) or Avian Flu and Exotic New Castle Disease. I have been receiving a lot of email from people about several new reports that Factory Farming is what is behind bird flu. "The... ( added 2 years 69 days ago.)

The Garden and Clay Soil - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

The thing that I like the most about farming is gardening, watching things grow. There is certainly something romantic about living off the land. So last year, we tilled, planted, watered, put up deer fencing, etc., etc., etc. I think we harvested 2 tomatoes and a very small radish. And the year... ( added 267 days 20 hours ago.)

Disadvantages of Organic Food and Organic Agriculture - Davinos Greeno ⁽⁶³⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Criticism of organic food and organic agriculture includes the following: Organic food is expensive Unfortunately, at the moment retailers are charging artificially high prices. I was in Tesco last week which is a rare occurrence as I shop locally where possible, and I nearly died when I saw the... ( added 1 year 183 days ago.)

Used Farm Equipment: A Farmer's Vintage Collection - William Teleo ⁽³⁾ Unverified Account

Ever wondered why antiques are so expensive and valuable? This is because they are commonly known as the representation of a specific era with its distinguishing style and design. It is not surprising why antiques are important to anxious collectors who of different antiques from across the... ( added 1 year 269 days ago.)

Pumpkins and the Agony of Defeat - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

This spring (2007) we considered planting pumpkins for fall sale and discussed the different varieties. I researched varieties that were powdery mildew tolerant, primarily Iron Man, Super Herc and Aladdin. To have pumpkins by the middle to end of September, we had to plant seeds in June. The... ( added 262 days 19 hours ago.)

Crops and Land Clearing - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

We have been clearing our land since we bought the farm in 2003. The trees on the land were so thick, that from the road, we didn't even realize that there was a trailer on the property. We actually picked our house site without really being able to visualize the layout of the land. Our goal... ( added 262 days 20 hours ago.)

Perimeter Fencing for Cattle - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

We are fencing. This is a massive undertaking that could not have gotten this far without the help of friends and workers. We began our fencing project in December 2006. It's a great winter project because of the hard work and the fact that the leaves are off the trees. In order to clearly define... ( added 262 days 20 hours ago.)

Farming and Our Family - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

I have wanted to live on a farm for as long as I can remember. Even in 1st grade, I had a lunchbox in the shape of a red barn. My family used to visit friends of my parents in South Carolina, and I just fell in love with their farm. Farming, for me now, is really a great family experience. My... ( added 267 days 20 hours ago.)

Wild Kingdom on the Farm - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

Animals are an integral part of our farm plan. We're planning on having cows, goats, dogs, maybe a llama. The fun and unexpected part are the wild animals. Deer and groundhogs are pretty common in Virginia. What I didn't plan on are some animals that can be a bit of a nuisance. Take mice, for... ( added 267 days 20 hours ago.)

Making It Easy To Start a Tree Farm In Panama - Ken Jones ⁽³⁰⁶⁾ Unverified Account

Twelve years ago Mr. Jorge Fuentes of Penonome province realized that the increasing number of people investing in re-forestation needed help to set up their farms. So he formed a company to develop a tree nursery, called it Geoforestal S.A. and began experimenting with large-scale production of... ( added 2 years 5 days ago.)

National Animal Identification System is a Bad Idea - Rob Usakowski ⁽²⁵⁸⁾ Red Level Author

I am resolved to the fact that government legislation will continue to erode away at our freedoms. Government likes to paint itself as the lamb, but usually is the wolf. It’s the rules of necessity to protect us from certain harm. Take for instance the latest hot topic in farming, NAIS... ( added 2 years 124 days ago.)

My Farm Beauty Tips - Kim Bryant ⁽²⁵⁰⁾ Red Level Author

Over the years, I have found that while I love the outdoors, it has been kind of rough on my body. In the weeks to come, I will add tips as they come to mind. Here are a few to start: 1. Keep bubble bath and Motrin on hands at all times. After a day on the farm, my muscles ache and a warm bath... ( added 267 days ago.)

A Team of Professionals To Re-Launch the Italian Metal Casting Industry - Michele De Capitani ⁽¹⁷⁾ Red Level Author

After the boom, the Asiatic competition puts the Italian metal casting sector up against a wall. Only experience, flexibility, quality and competitive prices can contrast the Chinese giant. As anybody noticed, the European market was given a strong jerk by the pressing growth of new Asiatic... ( added 1 year 72 days ago.)

Current Trends in Farming Nucleated Freshwater Pearls - Amanda Raab ⁽¹⁷⁾ Red Level Author

Pearls are making waves in all new ways with the latest trends in nucleated freshwater cultured pearls. This has been going on primarily in China and the surrounding areas, with massive improvements in the quality of the pearls, as well as a sudden growing interest in pearls of different... ( added 1 year 245 days ago.)

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