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Food prices on the rise in ’08: Shoppers dig deeper to fill pantries
WASHINGTON — Retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the first quarter of 2008, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 basic grocery items in the first quarter of 2008, was $45.03, up about 8 percent or $3.42 from the fourth quarter
Corn growers should properly channel Market Choices-labeled grain
ST. LOUIS – The National Corn Growers Association is reminding growers of the importance of developing marketing plans for grain with the Market Choices logo, which helps growers and grain handlers identify non-European Union approved corn hybrids.
Fixer uppers? Improvements in herds can be made
I got my start with other people’s cull cows, just a bid or two above the hamburger market — which was not so dear back then.
Get ride of those thin paper masks
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farm workers operating machinery in dusty conditions or handling toxic materials should take extra safety precautions by using a personal respirator rather then relying on thin paper masks, say University of Missouri extension specialists.
Watch your step: Stay safe on the farm with proper lighting and footwear
As the region continues to experience one of the coldest, snowiest winters in recent years, growers and producers can take measures to ensure their safety in increasingly hazardous outdoor conditions.
LETTER: Ron Paul will put the Constitution back in its proper place
Editor: The March primary is right around the corner and I have yet to see much regarding Ron Paul in Ohio. I have been a Ron Paul follower for years now. Frankly, it amazes me that no one seems to be too interested in upholding our Constitution these days including most already elected officials. I
Milking workshop taught in Spanish focuses on proper milking techniques
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team is offering a hands-on workshop taught in Spanish designed to help producers, herd managers, farm employees and industry representatives understand the importance of consistent milking practices to produce a high quality product. Topics Scheduled for Oct. 16 in Somerset County, the program will emphasize the importance
Peering at the horizon, Part II
Last week, Editor Susan Crowell tapped into issues and trends looming on the horizon. She continues that trend watch this week.
USDA amends Upper Midwest Milk Marketing order
Under the decision, provisions that were previously implemented on an interim basis will be made permanent.
More than paper: food action plans inspire change
Cities and counties around the country are taking a hard look at their food systems and coming up with plans to make them better. But do the plans work?
