In The News: Page 15
Democrats Launch Ads in North Dakota Over Stalled Farm Bill
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Congress left town with the five-year, nearly $500 billion farm and food bill, in limbo. That has created a political headache for Republican candidates in states that count farming and ranching as top industries, such as North Dakota, Montana,...
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Georgia Conducting Food Inspections Based on Risk
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Previously, Georgia food inspectors aimed to inspect each food manufacturing facility once every six months.
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Fight Over Canola Pits Biofuels vs. Organics
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Seed farmers describe the expansion of canola as a Pandora's Box that, once opened, will destroy their industry.
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2 Lawmakers Sue to Stop Oklahoma Youth Expo Donation
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:19 PM
The Oklahoma Youth Expo provides educational and vocational training opportunities to young Oklahomans while promoting agriculture in the state. Lawmaker says however that appropriations to support the event are the most blatant of many examples...
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Group That Aids Farmers Helping With 200th Family
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Farm Rescue group extends aid to it's 200th farm family.
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Farmer Acquitted in Minnesota Raw Milk Trial
posted on September 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials issue statement saying the jury made a "narrow finding" on whether enough evidence existed.
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Drought hurts rural economy in 10 states
posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:16 PM
The economy in rural parts of 10 Midwest and Western states continued to look weak in September as the drought weighed down agricultural businesses.
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Judge: Texas firm must pay disabled workers $1.4M
posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:15 PM
A federal judge has ruled that a Texas company must pay disabled workers at an Iowa turkey plant $1.37 million dollars in back pay.
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Asian energy boom threatens Montana ranches
posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM
Rising U.S. coal exports that the industry hopes can offset flagging domestic demand have Montana ranchers facing the possibility that their way of life could be sacrificed to feed Asian energy demands.
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Studies more firmly tie sugary drinks to obesity
posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:09 PM
New research powerfully strengthens the case that soda and other sugary drinks are culprits in the obesity epidemic.
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'McNoodles' to be launched in Austria
posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:07 PM
McDonald's is introducing noodle dishes this week at its restaurants in Austria.
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BPI Files Lawsuit Against ABC
posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Beef Products Inc. has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News for its coverage of a meat product that critics dubbed "pink slime," alleging the network misled consumers to believe the product is unhealthy and unsafe.
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Drought could hit Iowa Christmas tree supply
posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Christmas trees in Iowa and other Midwestern states could become the newest victims of this year's drought.
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Fewer modern farmers rely on almanacs for insights
posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:49 PM
The 2013 edition of the Old Farmer’s Almanac hit shelves Wednesday, but many farmers say the booklets known for their catchy weather predictions are no longer a go-to source in the Information Age.
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CDC reports incidents of tainted ricotta cheese
posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ricotta cheese tainted with listeria bacteria is linked to 14 illnesses and at least one death.
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