The scale of Vigfusson s achievement in persuading governments, conservation bodies, anglers and even commercial fishermen of the need for action is unprecedented, in not only protecting a species but also promoting social and economic welfare in remote and often struggling communities. The scale of Vigfusson s achievement in persuading governments, conservation bodies, anglers and even commercial fishermen of the need for action is unprecedented, in not only protecting a species but also...

It's a meal you can make in minutes without a trip to a supermarket if you keep these staples on hand: canned tuna, macaroni, canned pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, onions and frozen peas. Instead of baking the casserole for an hour, I just sauteed the vegetables, mixed them with the boiled pasta and finished the dish under the broiler to melt the cheese. Since the mushrooms will cook in the sauce, I simply reconstitute them for a few minutes in hot water from the faucet and then...

His family farm has been doing this for years, but now they are upping their acreage from 75 percent corn to about 90 percent. Farmers like Keith Alverson say if it's done right, "corn on corn" can be economically and environmentally superior to a corn-soybean rotation. It's part of an abrupt nationwide expansion of America's favorite crop, with South Dakota forecast to plant more corn than any time since 1933. It allows farmers to spread out their labor and equipment use, rather than...

posed for cameras beside environmentalists on a scenic bluff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and made what everyone present claimed was an historic announcement. But menhaden are also a vital food for predators such as bluefish and striped bass, providing the main nourishment for several fish species along the Atlantic Coast. And swirling schools of the tiny fish serve as vacuum cleaners for the Chesapeake Bay, eating up algae and cleaning the waters. The town of 20,000 residents is home to...

BAYOU COUNTS ITS BLESSINGS Monday, May 07, 2007 By RUSS HENDERSON Staff Reporter BAYOU LA BATRE - The latest version of a tradition long thought in decline in this seafood village, the 58th annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday drew a crowd estimated by police to include 10,000 people, nearly equal with the turnout of 11,000 in 2005 that many saw as the beginning of a revival of the tradition. BAYOU COUNTS ITS BLESSINGS Monday, May 07, 2007 By RUSS HENDERSON Staff Reporter BAYOU LA BATRE...

Cut flowers are becoming a larger part of Santa Barbara County's agricultural output, even though overall greenhouse operations and the number of acres in production shrank slightly last year. That could explain why some cut-flower growers - especially in the Carpinteria area - are tight-lipped about what they're growing and where their industry is headed. Guy Tingos, the county's deputy agriculture commissioner with 20-plus years of experience, said chrysanthemums, roses and baby's breath...

Each gave current information about several subjects pertaining to rural concerns, including dairy, fish, state budget, and agri-business. Questions were considered from young people with desire to begin farming and those who want to preserve, pass down, and/or retire from family farms. Education, transportation, minimum wage, the war and political approaches and stalemates, the Farm Bill, illegal immigration, healthcare and agriculture were major topics of discussion. Regarding a report...

Fishing information The water temperatures are fluctuating in the upper 60s in most of the local lakes, making it prime time to be on the water. I have an unbelievable amount of fishing information today and will share as much as possible in this small space. Gerald Dowd also managed a limit of fish and finished in second place with 13. This is a worthwhile and fun event bringing some emphasis on two of the finest and most beneficial operations in our area. A wide variety of lures worked...

The train ride, started in 2001 and held every other year, is one of several private initiatives -- including a singles ball and dating service -- aiming to revitalize agricultural communities in a nation where farm produce accounts for two- thirds of annual export earnings. The train ride, started in 2001 and held every other year, is one of several private initiatives -- including a singles ball and dating service -- aiming to revitalize agricultural communities in a nation where farm...