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Mysterious deaths of Minnesota cows linked to moldy sweet potatoes
PORTAGE COUNTY, Wis. — Anyone taking the recent, mysterious deaths of 200 steers in a Portage County, Wis., feedlot as a sign of the apocalypse can rest easy. The cows, according to the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, were done in by bad spuds. Specifically, the cows were poisoned by a toxin found in moldy sweet
Vegetable crops field day set in Fremont
Participants to learn about recent research through tours Aug. 6.
10 ways to eat 7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day
Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be a chore and for some, nearly impossible.
Potatoes come in more sizes, colors than most Americans know
Mashed, smashed and fried, Americans love potatoes, but only a few varieties are grown in much of North American agriculture.
Customized Wisconsin Potato Harley-Davidson becomes centerpiece of charity event
Ricky McCloud, winner of the Spudster, with David Schools, chairman of the board of Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. ANTIGO, Wis. — One lucky person in South Carolina –Ricky McCloud –is tooling around on a Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883C that’s bedecked with a Wisconsin staple –potatoes. “I love the direction our annual direct-mail produce buyer sweepstakes has
Scientists improving flavor of produce
DAVIS, Calif. — Remember when every bite of store-bought produce was succulent? Today’s youth in America have a different experience with store-bought fruits and vegetables — sometimes they’re yummy and juicy, sometimes they taste like chalk. That doesn’t help a parent to persuade a child to try an unfamiliar food. Problem “It’s a problem, because
Kitchen is heart and soul of farm
There is nothing more joyful than laughter and conversation wrapped around a hearty meal with friends.
West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame inductees
The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Foundation has selected four individuals for induction in 2012.
Goodell Farms cooks up happiness with syrup, potatoes and dairy
At the Goodell’s farm near Mantua in Portage County, low inputs mean high outputs.
Claims about goji fruit benefits lack scientific evidence
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Vendors of products made from goji berries, also known as wolfberries, have touted a wide range of health benefits, including antioxidant activity, anti-aging properties and improved mental capacity. “While the health benefits of the goji berry seem enticing, scientific evidence supporting these claims is not available,” said Michele Warmund, University of Missouri
