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Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- World cereal production will reach 2.234 billion metric tons this year, more than forecast in July on a bigger-than-expected wheat crop, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.
BENNINGTON -- How do we define "local" food? What foods are local? How can we draw connections between the producers and the consumers of food? All these are among the questions that will be discussed at Bennington County's Farm-to-Plate summit, Saturday, Nov. 14, at St.
Iran accused three detained Americans of spying Monday, signaling Tehran intends to put them on trial. It drew a sharp U.S....
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of ICAP Group's new report "Organic Farming and Organic Products in Greece 2009" to their offering.
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran accused three detained Americans of spying Monday, signaling Tehran intends to put them on trial. It drew a sharp U.S. response that the charges are baseless because the hikers strayed across the border from Iraq.The announcement comes as Washington and Tehran are deadlocked in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, raising concern that the three could be used as
Minnesota organic dairy reaches deal to extend its reach.
BLOOMFIELD — At least 100 employees at the Bloomfield refinery will be laid off by mid-December after Western Refining, Inc.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a far-reaching water bond intended to rebuild California's crumbling water system and fund new dams to save up the precious resource for dry years.
The pickers working their way along the hillside, clipping bunches of small, dark purple grapes from the rows of vines and dropping them into plastic buckets are harbingers of a warmer planet.
Burhan Ozbilici/The Associated PressPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran participates in a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday.Iran accused three detained Americans of spying Monday, signaling Tehran intends to put them on trial. It drew a sharp U.S. response that...
A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that New York state's wine industry has weathered the recession well.
SPRINGFIELD — Vermont dairy farmers are losing an average of $120 a month per cow, and the state has lost 53 dairy farms since January, Agriculture Secretary Roger Allbee said Monday. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Staff Writer
So I was going to write another kitschy column about how I’ve morphed into a frat bro. It was going to be pretty great, too, replete with mid-’90’s hip-hop references and copious use of the phrases “legit,” “bro” and “yo.” But I am experiencing a brief bout of self-righteousness, so please excuse this foray into the semiserious. Don’t worry: Next time I will return to talking about myself.
Pfizer Inc. will shut down its global research and development headquarters in New London within two years, transplanting most of the 1,400 employees working there to its vast laboratory complex in Groton, the most dramatic fallout yet from the pharmaceutical giant's recent merger with Wyeth.
A dry weekend and temperatures almost 7 degrees above normal helped Iowa farmers begin to catch up on their harvest, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Corn, soybeans and wheat declined on speculation some investors may be locking in gains after prices jumped in Chicago yesterday and as crude oil dropped, reducing the appeal of crops processed to make biofuels.
Northeast Organic Farming Association - New Jersey is preparing for the many activities, workshops, conferences and other educational events during its 25th anniversary year. “As we move forward in meeting the mission of NOFA, 2010 will be an exciting opportunity...
From The Ashland Gazette ASHLAND – The results are in for the 2009 Crop Walk, sponsored by the Ashland Ministerial Association. Fifty-four walkers gathered on a breezy Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27 at Sapp Lake, where they walked anywhere from three to six miles in solidarity with those in our community and around the world, who continue to walk each day in hunger.
Hawthorne Valley Farm will hold a “Tasting Event” at Hawthorne Valley Farm Store from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. The free event is open to the public and will feature specialty holiday foods made on Hawthorne Valley’s certified biodynamic farm.
BROOKINGS — The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service is among the agencies hosting a Four-State Range Beef Cow Symposium on Dec. 1-3 in Casper, Wyo.
Glistening oysters cradled on beds of ice have provoked a political battle, with fishing industries along the Gulf Coast and their allies in Congress pitted against food safety officials in the Obama administration, who are determined to sanitize raw oysters.
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Grist - By Tom Laskawy - Oct. 09 (Opinion) - Big Ag has clearly ...
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