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I took the train to Milan last week, and was as usual impressed by the enormous agricultural activity in the Po river valley. This big valley starts in the northwest at the base of the mountains that separate France from Italy and runs down to the Adriatic...

As it was, I had some very good lobster broth in the freezer, an array of small amounts of seafood and an urge for a simple, home-cooked rice dish of no particular origin. If the rice seems dry, add a 1/4 cup more stock, tomato or broth.

Any small farmers in the United States who wanted to start trying their hand at growing paddy rice could expect to arrive at the point where they could grow 100 pounds of rice in about 400 square feet of paddy.

For instance, Chinese New Year falls on February 14 this year; Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) will be on September 9 and 10; and the Islamic New Year isn't until next December 7. Dad resolves to finish the cabin this year.

Photo by Judith Hausman Bright nasturtium flowers add an extra dose of color to this rice salad. Brown rice takes a bit longer to cook, but I like its chewier, healthier texture. While vibrantly fresh flavors make it easy to minimize meat this time of...

Try scallions or shallots instead and any other herbs (parsley, cilantro, oregano) or warm spices (curry, paprika, cumin) you like. Hold the feta to make it vegan. I love this pumpkin and rice winter salad recipe, a substantial cross between a salad and...

According to the horticulture and crop science extension of Ohio State University, fertilizing is an important part of plant health care. The ratio listed on the packaging refers to the percentages of each of those three nutrients.Jobe's fertilizers come...

The primary function of leaves is to produce food for the plant by turning sunlight, water and carbon dioxide in to simple sugars that the plant can use.The flowers on the rice plant sprout from the top of the tillers in clusters called panicles, or multi-branched...

The fish live at the bottom of the stream or lake and uproot plants to eat them, including wild rice that happens to be growing in the area. The rice-eating varieties in North America include the red-winged blackbird, northern bobwhite and bobolink.

If you're farming in an area prone to natural disaster, make sure you have a disaster plan. Rice farmers in Louisiana and Arkansas know this all too well. The Louisiana flood and heavy rains in Arkansas have left the majority of the nation's rice crop...

Working with coir takes very little effort.Just drop the brick into an appropriate container (a trash can works well), add water, and return in a few hours. Much smaller than peat moss bales, they will expand more than you'd believe when moistened.

Actually, Ume vinegar contains less than half the amount of sodium in table salt. The pickles steep in vinegar with Shiso; then the final product is aged. By July, the Shiso is ready to harvest.

And if you want to maintain loyal customers week after week, there should be plenty of space for them to park. Market Management One of the first things a new market will do is establish a manager.

You can certainly prep a salad while the risotto simmers and absorbs the stock. When the rice is tender and somewhat creamy, add cheese and chopped herbs. Add the wine, continuing to stir until it evaporates.

(No shame.) For starters, they're going to be a big help while transporting large loads of supplies or debris around the farm. Making plans for the coming year is even more enjoyable when you receive a new tool for Christmas—most of you are probably...

Wild rose hips continue to be an important source of food for Iowa wildlife.The fate of state flowers in Washington State and Montana is interwoven with women's suffrage. (To go with the well-known tea party held there in 1773, perhaps?)All three roses...

It can often be substituted at a 1:1 ratio in baked good recipes that use a small amount of flour, such as brownies or fruit crumbles, without the need for additional ingredients like xanthan gum.

Of the three boots, these were the only ones that had a noticeably soft inner lining, which felt rather luxurious. Kamik His: Bushman The Bushmans are heavy, giving me a sense of great durability, but it comes at the cost of slightly less comfort.

It's a connection to history. Your farm's history is young, and you're writing it with every harvested tomato. How did they scare off the hawks? The home itself is history. We're all part of the history of a farm, whether it's established farmland with...

As I mentioned last week, a blog reader commented on comparing guarantees when considering which of two brands to buy. His solution was for me to buy a new opener. I even like the process of replacing a spent handle with a new one.

Add leeks, and cook for a few minutes more. Servings: 4 as a side dish INGREDIENTS 4 leeks, washed and sliced in 1/3-inch rounds 1 medium onion, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1/4 cup rice 1/3 cup olive oil juice of half a lemon 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon sugar...

“I share best growing with the kids, working together and giving them responsibilities.” Volunteers will help farm the other sites. Douglass is working on soil amendments to remineralize the soils.

The basic way is to slightly brown the sliced onions in oil (adding turmeric will give a nice golden colour), add garlic and hot peppers then toss in the sliced bredes and ginger, cook on rapid fire stirring often enough to avoid the mixture to stick.

No surprise to small-scale farmers, scientists are now looking to traits in heirloom plant varieties to learn how to improve plant production. Burke's lab, also funded by the USDA and NSF as well as an industry consortium, is working on similar projects...

Doing so will stretch the cooking process even more. Add up to 1 cup additional broth or water if soup seems thick. Thyme dash Worcestershire sauce sprinkle of cayenne (optional) salt and pepper to taste Preparation In large soup pot, gently saute all...

I cut the cherry, grape, and paste tomatoes in half lengthwise and try to flatten them out a little so they will not take as long to dry.I do not add seasoning to my tomatoes while drying primarily because some of it falls off in the drying process, and...

Audubon reports scientists believe only 10 percent of original forests will remain by the year 2025. Lacking any other vegetation to produce organic material, the farms require the use of synthetic fertilizers to keep the plants productive.