Plants need water to grow. When it doesn't rain, gardens need irrigation. She said most plants benefit from infrequent, but deep, waterings. When weather is not especially hot, she said plants can survive on 1-2 inches of water weekly. Today's beef in the retail case has 17 percent less fat than just 10 years ago.
Dairy farmers compete by taxing themselves.
Dairy farmers contribute 15 cents for every 100 pounds of milk that they sell. This money goes for promotion and research. The promotion reminds you to drink and eat what's good for you. The research money goes to support projects at universities and research centers throughout the United States. Researchers are finding better ways to use dairy products.