Maine farms can now apply for emergency loans from the USDA to cover costs of replacing property, equipment and livestock or to pay essential expenses.
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Posted inBusiness, News, The Bethel Citizen
Trees upon trees in Bethel waiting to come home for holidays
Rupert Grover has 800 trees for sale at his Barker Road property.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
Third annual Pumpkin Destruction Day rains down on Falmouth
Hurricane Meadows Farm in Falmouth celebrated the last moments of fall by dropping pumpkins from a helicopter on Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFAS
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state’s response to the crisis, from tracking to direct medical intervention.
Posted inBusiness, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Generations of growth in western Maine farms cultivate community
Boothby’s Orchard in Livermore and Rustic Roots Farm in Farmington share a deep commitment to feeding their communities and sustaining Franklin County agriculture.
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Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is cash still king at Maine’s agricultural fairs?
More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
What do ever-hotter summers mean for Maine’s economy?
As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.
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Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.