SURVEY ...
HEMP REGULATIONS ...
Maine ag officials say new hemp rules could hurt growth
New rules would require testing labs registered with the DEA
PEST MANAGEMENT ...
Now’s the time to get rid of pesky caterpillars
Maine Dept of Agriculture says winter is prime time to remove browntail caterpillars
UPCOMING CONFERENCE ...
UMaine Extension hosts dairy forage conference Dec. 18
To cover managing diets with forages grown in adverse conditions, potential health concerns
FARM LABOR REPORT ...
October hired workers up 3 percent
802,000 workers hired directly by farm operators
THE BUZZ ...
UMaine Extension beekeeping courses begin Jan. 7
Several beginner and intermediate beekeeping courses this winter in Falmouth
REMINDER ...
Produce grower safety course Dec. 6 in Belfast
Upcoming course provides a foundation for farm food safety best practices
AWARDS PRESENTED ...
UMaine dairy herd ranks among cream of US Holstein crop
Will receive Progressive Breeders Registry Award, Progressive Genetics Herd Award
THANKSGIVING TIPS ...
Food safety tips for Thanksgiving from UMaine
UMaine Extension's Kate Yerxa suggests planning for 1 to 1 ½ lbs of turkey per person
FOOD ACCESS ...