It's time to start thinking about vegetable production, and putting together a plan to keep out those pesky insects and weeds. The guide contains practical information that vegetable growers can use day in and day out. The annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, weed control, insect control and disease control measures for growers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota and Missouri. Photos have been added in many sections, and updates...

Monday, April 02, 2007 DA links farmers to modern markets By Joy Romares-Sevilla THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has finally came up with solutions to strengthen Mindanao's vegetable supply chains and to address one of the pressing issues confronting it -- the access to modern markets. Monday, April 02, 2007 DA links farmers to modern markets By Joy Romares-Sevilla THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has finally came up with solutions to strengthen Mindanao's vegetable supply chains and...

Although there has been some crop production recovery since the January freeze that gripped the entire state, longer-term damage to trees may extend losses to some farmers into several growing seasons. Imperial County farmer Jack Vessey said the lettuce now being harvested has quality problems, and "yields per acre are lower because the outer leaves on the plants must be left in the field. Vessey said, "Some sweet corn farmers did replant, and their second planting is progressing, but will...

But the city accepted the market's application for a temporary sales permit, meaning the market had use of the site for up to 28 days in a calendar year. Kyle Bennett said when farmers market organizers approached him, they emphasized charitable aims and opportunities for local growers to sell their produce. At the farmers market, customers frowned upon learning the market's future was in question. It also means traffic, parking problems and safety concerns that have prompted city...

Put 1 teaspoon olive oil and some nonstick cooking spray in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and saut on both sides for a total of 6 to 8 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes with a fork. In a bowl, mix together broccoli, green onions and chopped tomato. To same skillet used to cook salmon, add vegetables and oil-lemon juice mixture. To a pot of boiling water, add broccoli and boil 1 minute. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil with lemon juice, garlic...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and put the broccoli florets into a large saute pan with the water and turn the heat to high underneath that. When the pie shell is slightly firm to the touch, pull it out of the oven, add the well drained broccoli and crumble about 1 cup of blue cheese over the top of that. When the broccoli is cooked but still a little bit firm, turn off the heat, pour off any extra water and let it cool down a bit. Next, add enough of the egg and milk mixture to that to...