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Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified – CBS News

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Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified – CBS News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified some of the plant species in bags of unsolicited seeds arriving in mailboxes across the United States. Officials have warned the shipments of mystery seeds, which appear to have originated in China, could be invasive plant species.

So far, however, the species appear to be innocuous. At least 14 of the seed species had been identified as of July 29, according to Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. They includes mustard, cabbage and morning glory as well as herbs like mint, sage, rosemary and lavender. He said hibiscus and roses were also found.

Thoughts About One Tin Soldier

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I often find myself listening to Coven’s antiwar anthem, One Tin Soldier that we featured in the Legend of Billy Jack. I really like the meaning of that song as it is so illustrative of the politics of hate practiced by both the left and the right of spectrum in America.

Pretending to be vitreous in treading on other people’s rights is a popular thing today. Too many people act like they are doing God’s work in politics, being the oppressor in their fight to raise up the oppressed even when they the oppressed have much more political power than they believe to have.

I think we should live and let live. Is it really necessary to look down at people who live differently than yourself? Now I get the different people can conflict and infringe on others rights but sometimes one needs to ignore the other in the common good.

Found my Gadsden Flag in my truck

As my flag says, “Don’t Tread on Me” and I won’t tread on you.

Local Farmers Financially Impacted by COVID-19

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Local Farmers Financially Impacted by COVID-19

Dutch Hollow Farms is part of a co-op, so while Chittenden says they’re luckier than independent farms their co-op still asked them to cut their milk production by six percent.

“Our milk wasn’t being disposed of, it was still gonna get shipped but we just weren’t gonna get paid for it,” Chittenden said. “So to make the product and not get paid for it is a humongous economic hit to this business — so we have to figure out a way to make less milk — we actually sold 35 cows yesterday.

Dutch Hollow Farms has Jersey cows, which produce higher fat content and higher protein milk than other milk producing breed, so Chittenden says their milk is often favored over some other farms. But that’s not the only reason he says their family feels fortunate.

Nate is a great guy and his social media, especially his Twitter is great - but also follow him on Facebook. They dairy just outside of Castleton on Hudson, producing wonder Jersey milk on the fertile gently rolling country above the Hudson River. 

Soil health means better human health | Successful Farming

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Soil health means better human health | Successful Farming

Experts believe these soil microbes could also have a big impact on the nutritional content of our food. Moreover, the plants we eat and the dirt we come in contact with may also directly fortify our own gut microbiomes. The discovery of this link between soil health and human health has commanded the attention of big food companies, farmers, scientists, and environmental organizations, and it’s sparked a research boom that may soon tell us whether soil microbes are as important to our longevity as daily exercise and a restful night’s sleep.