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“Test-Tube Hamburger”

Monday, February 27th, 2012
A friend of mine on Twitter sent me a link to an article titled “First ‘test-tube’ hamburger to be produced this year” and wanted to know my thoughts, so… The idea of being able to take bovine stem cells, growing muscle tissue in a lab and then taking that tissue and turning it into “hamburger” is an intriguing idea. It makes me think of a science fiction movie or even Star Trek. Those who know me and have followed my blog also know that I am a supporter of utilizing technology to improve the ability of agriculture to provide safe and wholesome food in the most efficient manner possible while also being environmentally friendly. This endeavor could potentially provide an option for people to choose, when it comes to choices of “meat.” [...continue reading]

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Death, Maiming, Wolves and the HSUS

Friday, December 30th, 2011
It has been a while since I posted and for that I apologize. The primary reason was that I did not want publish a post that was not uplifting and positive, so close to Christmas. Four weeks ago I helped bury a dear friend and had to put a mare down who broke her leg, [...continue reading]

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Field Rotation – Phase I

Monday, November 7th, 2011
One of our hay fields is due to be rotated this year. It has been producing alfalfa-grass mix hay since 1998. Thirteen years of production is fairly substantial, especially considering that it was seriously damaged in flood of ’96. It finally reached a point this year where the production fell below five ton per acre [...continue reading]

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Siskiyou County Farm Bureau v. CDFG

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
I have had several inquiries regarding the ongoing lawsuit between Siskiyou County Farm Bureau and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). As it is an ongoing lawsuit I am limited to what can be shared. However, since the hearings have begun, I am now able to share some background. CDFG has re-interpreted Fish and [...continue reading]

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