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Iran accuses three detained American hikers of espionage
New Orleans Times-Picayune - Mon Nov 9, 7:19 pm ET
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...
Survey: New York Wine Industry Healthy and Growing
1010 WINS New York - 40 minutes ago
A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that New York state's wine industry has weathered the recession well.
Official: Dairy crisis threatens idea of Vt.
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus - Tue Nov 10, 3:13 am ET
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
Fruits, Veggies and the Impossible Ideal
The Cornell Daily Sun - Tue Nov 10, 2:43 am ET
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.
Corn, Wheat Decline as Investors Lock in Gains, Crude Slumps
Bloomberg - 1 minute ago
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Corn 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.
Pfizer Inc. Plans To Vacate Its R & D Center In New London
Hartford Courant - 1 hour 42 minutes ago
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.
FedSources Releases "Agency Drivers" for the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - 4 minutes ago
MCLEAN, Va.----FedSources, a Washington Management Group company, today issued the latest figures in its “Agency Drivers” series – a series of monthly releases that provide high-level budget information as well as a list of the top-funded information technology programs within individual government agencies.
Harvest still lags, but warm days help farmers begin to close gap
The Des Moines Register - Tue Nov 10, 5:08 am ET
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.
Corn, Soybeans Decline as Investors Lock in Gains, Oil Slumps
Bloomberg - 50 minutes ago
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 - N.J., in Hillsborough, seeks ideas for 25th anniversary year
The Somerset Reporter - Mon Nov 9, 8:18 pm ET
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...
Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage
The Standard-Times - Tue Nov 10, 12:16 am ET
The Associated Press
Crop Walk participants raise $2,728
The Ashland Gazette - Tue Nov 10, 4:24 am ET
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.
Farm tasting event at Hawthorne Valley
Register-Star - Tue Nov 10, 2:27 am ET
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.
Researchers Use 454 Sequencing System to Complete Draft Genome Sequence for Cassava
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - 9 minutes ago
BRANFORD, Conn.----A team of academic, government and industry researchers has completed a first draft of the cassava genome. The project is an important first step in accelerating the pace of research on this subsistence crop and addressing some of the many limitations that face cassava farmers around the world.
Four-State Range Beef Cow Symposium Set For Dec. 1-3
Yankton Press & Dakotan - Tue Nov 10, 1:46 am ET
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.
Industry, FDA at odds on raw oysters
Washington Post - Tue Nov 10, 12:00 am ET
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.
USDA chief briefed on beetles
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - 34 minutes ago
WORCESTER - In his first visit to Worcester, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack said Monday he is up to speed on why local officials are asking for $30 million to fight Asian longhorned beetles.
Gore skeptical of 'clean coal' in Dominican address
Marin Independent Journal - Tue Nov 10, 1:31 am ET
Former Vice President Al Gore voiced support Monday for the Obama Administration's plan to build a "supergrid" that could carry the electricity generated by solar, wind and other renewable resources from remote parts of the nation to America's cities.
Draft Genome Sequence For Cassava Complete
redOrbit - Mon Nov 9, 5:20 pm ET
A team of academic, government and industry researchers has completed a first draft of the cassava (Manihot esculenta) genome.
Students take on roles of countries to debate global issues at Model UN
The Lewistown Sentinel - Tue Nov 10, 1:04 am ET
HUNTINGDON - When it comes to politics, there usually is more than meets the eye. Students from Mifflin and Juniata county high schools opened their eyes to new viewpoints during the 11th annual Model United Nations Conference, held Monday at Juniata College in Huntingdon. "It makes you think about what countries other than the U.S.

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Farmer Market Mess In Hollywood
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French milk farmers ally with local supermarket
AFP - Mon Nov 9, 5:43 am ET
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