Alaskan farmers say the state gets a big bang for the small buck it provides to agriculture. That’s why they say big cuts like those proposed by Governor Mike Dunleavy would inflict serious, long-term harm to the industry.
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As Dunleavy’s budget looms, two Alaskans see diverging futures for Mat-Su
The governor’s proposed budget presents Alaskans with a tough question: Do they want to slash spending to pay for larger PFDs? In the Mat-Su, north of Anchorage, you can find Alaskans on both sides of the debate.
Hot springs in Western Alaska to become community garden
Starting this summer, an abandoned hot springs in the heart of Western Alaska will go from a deteriorating historical site to an operational community garden.
‘Farm To Fable’? Tampa Probe Finds Many Restaurants Lie About Sourcing
Food critic Laura Reiley of the Tampa Bay Times spent two months investigating where her local eateries were really getting their ingredients. Many of their “farm-to-table” claims proved bogus.
Your Quinoa Habit Really Did Help Peru’s Poor. But There’s Trouble Ahead
Headlines once warned the global quinoa boom was putting the nutritious crop out of the reach of those who grow it. New studies put those fears to rest. But bad news may loom for Andean farmers.
Florida Says Its Fruits, Vegetables Are Safe From Invasive Fruit Fly
Since September, Florida has been fighting an infestation of the Oriental fruit fly, an invasive pest that threatened more than 400 crops. The state declared the insect eradicated as of Saturday.
Citrus In The Snow: Geothermal Greenhouses Grow Local Produce In Winter
Greenhouses could make local fruits and vegetables more available year-round, but they’re energy intense. In the Midwest, some growers tap into the Earth’s internal heat to warm the structures.
Buy Crop Insurance, Double Your Money
The nation’s crop insurance program is really a lottery, says one economist. And it’s rigged so that farmers win. In fact, farmers typically get back double the money they pay for premiums.
The Shocking Truth About America’s Ethanol Law: It Doesn’t Matter (For Now)
Ted Cruz doesn’t like the law that requires the use of ethanol in gasoline. So what would happen if it was abolished? The surprising answer: not much, probably.
It’s Time To Get Serious About Reducing Food Waste, Feds Say
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency are challenging the nation to reduce food waste by 50 percent by 2030. It’s the first-ever national target for food loss.