Organic agriculture is a process of cultivating plants that entails strategies classified as good for the environment or eco-friendly. For the purpose of this system, using inorganic solutions just as the chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides are prohibited. The regulating organization known as the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements or IFOAM was made to solve all the problems connected with placing the requirements and protocols... (Continue Reading)

Other holidays repose on the past.
Arbor Day proposes the future.
- J. Sterling Morton

In the United States, Arbor Day is typically celebrated on the final weekend of April. This year, it’s April 26. Cities throughout the United States and the rest of the world will celebrate the day by planting trees, and residents are encouraged to do the same. Many states observe Arbor Day at other times, but on the Arbor Day Foundation website, http://... (Continue Reading)

Yesterday, the Senate voted 51-49 on the Mikulski-Murray-Reid bill to replace the across-the-board automatic budget cuts (sequestration) of $85 billion for the current year, and reduce the deficit by $110 billion.  The measure failed because under Senate filibuster rules, a simple majority is not sufficient and a 60-vote super majority is needed to pass most bills.  The bill included: targeted cuts to defense and agriculture spending, increased revenue by clo... (Continue Reading)