Who else loves the look of brand new butcher block countertops? The natural wood gives a rich, cozy feel to a kitchen. But I've always wondered how these beauties hold up over time. Among folks who actually installed butcher block counters ...
It is always a challenge to anticipate the USDA's quarterly estimate of corn stocks, but the estimate of the December 1 inventory, to be released on January 12, 2015, is a special challenge. Not only is there the usual uncertainty about the ...
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White House Rural Council and six federal agencies have selected 26 communities to be part of a federal initiative called Local Foods, Local Places. This initiative aims to provide technical support to integrate local food systems into ...
Flowers, bushes, and flowering shrubs add eye appeal to any home's outdoor space. If you would like to feature ornamental plantings in your garden, you'll achieve the best results when you choose species that are suitable for the local ...
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Working at the National Cotton Council of America since the last 12 years, Gary Adams has been named the next president of the cotton body. He takes over from Mark Lange, who retires in February, 2015 and will be officially anointed ...
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The hog market has been a good place to be in the last year. Live hog prices in the last few months have trended almost $20 a head higher than the same period in 2013. So, what's the outlook heading into winter? Feed supplies remain low, ...
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With the exception of just a handful of acres relative to the entire nation, the 2014 corn and soybean crop is essentially in the books. Monday's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report shows 94% of the nation's corn crop and 97% of its soybeans ...
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Need a recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving meal? Start your holiday meal off right with an ounce of fire prevention and add a pound of food safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), ...
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Minnesota based Ranchers Legacy Meat has recalled 1,200 pounds of ground beef products as they might be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, said US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recalled ...
Tags: ground beef products, E.coli, Agriculture
A group of Upper Peninsula farmers in the US are participating in a pilot program designed to explore new ways to address small farm food certification. Through this programme, the farmers are assisting the UP Food Exchange and US ...
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Smithfield Farmland, a subsidiary of US-based pork processor and hog producer Smithfield Foods, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of new fresh pork line. Available under Smithfield and Farmland brand names, the ...
Pennsylvania-based City Line Foods Manufacturing has recalled additional 12,282 pounds of frozen pretzel hot dog products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection ...
Pre-packaged sushi provider Fuji Food Products will open a new production plant in South Elgin, Illinois, as well as expand its presence in Midwestern US. The new 40,000ft2 plant is expected to become fully operational in December ...
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling for public opinion regarding the new beef ‘checkoff program’. This industry-funded research, promotion and information order will bolster ...
Tags: Beef industry, beef producers, Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the commercial planting of a potato that has been genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips. The move comes in ...
Tags: genetically engineered potato, acrylamide, Agriculture