Feedstuffs articles from September 2008

Feedstuffs archives from September 2008

Democrats strategize for ag vote.(News)
September 1, 2008... ATTENTION this week turns to the Republican National Convention, but last week, Democrats made it clear at heir convention that a battle for electoral votes will play out in new territory. With a race that is likely to go to the wire,...

AVMA: Prop 2 not good for animals, society.(American Veterinary Medical Association)
September 1, 2008... A KEY organization that cares for the health and welfare of animals last week said California's ballot initiative on farm animal housing, Proposition 2 (Prop 2), is not in the best interests of the animals that would be covered by the measure....

USDA issues 'bright line' rule.(News)(Department of Agriculture)
September 1, 2008... AFTER many years of pressure from food safety and animal welfare advocates and recent revelations of animal cruelty at the former Westland/Hallmark slaughter plant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 27 that it will ban all...

New virus invading honeybees.(NewsWatch)(Edgewood Chemical Biological Center)(Bee Alert Technology Inc)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Scientists at the Edgewood Chemical Biological Center in Edgewood, Md.--working with scientists at the University of Montana and industry partners Bee Alert Technology Inc. and BVS Inc.--have discovered a virus in U.S. honeybees that has only...

Corn stover research collaboration.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Archer Daniels Midland Co., Deere & Co. and Monsanto Co. announced that they have agreed to collaborate on research to explore technologies and processes to turn crop residues into feed and bioenergy products. The companies will work together...

Piroplasmosis investigation continues.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Florida State Veterinarian's Office continues to investigate an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis (EP) in Manatee County. Florida reported the index EP case Aug. 15, with subsequent testing finding four additional positive cases in horses...

Suit against banks dismissed.(NewsWatch)
September 1, 2008... A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Bank of America and Citigroup Inc. that was brought by American investors in the U.S. business of Parmalat Finanziaria SpA after Parmalat collapsed in bankruptcy proceedings related to...

Merger completed.(NewsWatch)(CME Group Inc. and Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. acquired New York Mercantile Exchange Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... On Aug. 22, CME Group Inc., which operates the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, completed its acquisition of NYMEX Holdings Inc., which operates the New York Mercantile Exchange, in a cash and stock transaction valued at...

MarketPoint expands.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The MarketPointSM resource, an online service from Pioneer HiBred that links grain sellers with buyers, is expanding into Iowa and all of Nebraska after completing a successful trial program in central Nebraska (Feedstuffs, March 3). The...

No summer vacation.(Inside Washington)
September 1, 2008... SCHOOL is starting, and teachers are asking their students, "How did you spend your summer?" For seven-year-old Maddie Perry, the answer to that is unthinkable because for more than four weeks, she has spent her summer in pediatric...

Pioneer opens research centers.(News)(Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.)
September 1, 2008... PIONEER Hi-bred, a DuPont business, opened two new seed research facilities last week in Europe, building on more than 50 years of helping deliver higheryielding products to European farmers. The new centers, located in Hungary and Italy,...

Listeriosis spreads.(News)(Maple Leaf Foods Inc.)
September 1, 2008... A LISTERIOSIS outbreak associated with deli and other processed meats produced at a Maple Leaf Foods Inc. plant in Toronto, Ont., spread across Canada last week, with at least 29 cases of the foodborne illness and 12 to possibly 15 deaths from...

American Humane has more ag-friendly label.(News)(American Humane Association)
September 1, 2008... A MAJOR part of the American Humane Assn. animal welfare effort for farm/food animals is continuous education about and improvement in animal welfare for producers enrolled in its American Humane Certified (AHC) animal welfare program. To...

Animals, humans 'incredibly' connected.(News)
September 1, 2008... ADDRESSING the bond between animals and humans--a connection between the health and welfare of animals and people--the American Humane Assn. has established a new division, its Human-Animal Bond division, to link animals with society. The...

USDA takes up topic of surface irradiation.(News)(United States Department of Agriculture)
September 1, 2008... AN industry initiative to reduce the risk of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and salmonella may get a boost if the U.S. Department of Agriculture decides to allow a petition sought by the American Meat Institute (AMI). A decision on whether to...

Cost adversity affects Smithfield.(Business)
September 1, 2008... SMITHFIELD Foods Inc. has reported a loss of $12.6 million for its first fiscal 2009 quarter as income from discontinued operations--largely the beef division--absorbed some of a $28.5 million loss from continuing operations. The company...

Cattleman's Choice Loomix LLC.(Names in the News)(appointment of Dr. Carollyn BoykinsWinrow)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... CATTLEMAN'S CHOICE LOOMIX LLC, Johnstown, Colo.--Dr. Carollyn BoykinsWinrow has joined the company as director of technical services. BoykinsWinrow will concentrate her expertise in the area of ruminant nutrition. She was previously at Norfolk...

Kent Feeds Inc.(Names in the News)
September 1, 2008... KENT FEEDS INC., Muscatine, Iowa--Jason Nail has joined the company as district sales manager.

KMG Chemicals Inc.(Names in the News)(appointment of Skip French )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... KMG CHEMICALS INC., Houston, Texas -- Skip French has been named regional sales manager for the Southeast operations of the Animal Health Division. French will be responsible for continued development of distribution and sales programs in...

Mycogen Seeds Indianapolis, Ind.--Greg Cannon expanded his responsibilities in his position as forage products marketing specialist.(Names in the News)(promotions of)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... MYCOGEN SEEDS, Indianapolis, Ind.--Greg Cannon expanded his responsibilities in his position as forage products marketing specialist. Cannon will be responsible for dairy nutrition specialists who support the Silage-Specific corn business. John...

Alpharma rejects King's third offer.(Business)(King Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
September 1, 2008... ALPHARMA Inc. has, for the third time, rejected an offer from King Pharmaceuticals Inc. to buy the company, Alpharma revealed last week after King made its latest offer public Aug. 22. King made its first offer Aug. 4 in a letter to...

AgFeed names COO, acquires hog farms.(Business)(AgFeed Industries Inc. appointed Gerry Daignault )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... AGFEED Industries Inc., the largest hog and premix producer in China, reported that Gerry Daignault has joined the company as chief operating officer and will be based in China and Nashville, Tenn. He will join AgFeed chair Dr. Songyan Li...

Cargill CEO: let markets work.(Business)
September 1, 2008... CARGILL Inc. has reported increased earnings for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its performance to business diversity, global assets, risk management and "a significant increase in capital deployed." ...

Land O'Lakes cites strong brands, markets.(Business)
September 1, 2008... LAND O'Lakes Inc. has reported increased earnings and sales for its second quarter, attributing results to a combination of good performance by its branded product lines in strong markets and a continuing commitment to best-cost discipline. ...

Cal-Maine reports good demand, prices.(Business)(Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (Jackson, Mississippi))(Financial report)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... FINANCIAL REPORT -- CalMaine Inc. has reported higher earnings and sales for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year, attributing its performance to good demand for eggs and strong prices. For its quarter ended May 31, Cal-Maine...

Stock summary.(Business)(Statistical table)
September 1, 2008... Stock Summary Feedstuffs-Moskow Stock Indexes Aug. 27 Aug. 20 Year ago Agribusiness 244.90 243.20 287.90 Baking 202.60 198.80 236.00 Fertilizer ...

My shirt is made out of what?(Loos Tales)(Column)
September 1, 2008... I SUPPOSE I had the benefit of a presidential campaign taking place, but I just completed my own public polling in the Omaha, Neb., and Minneapolis, Minn., airports. I walked up to 10 complete strangers and asked them if I could give them...

Nutrition labels used less.(Feedstuffs FoodLink: CONNECTING FARM TO PORK)
September 1, 2008... PACKAGED and processed foods in the U.S. began carrying nutrition labels in 1994, when Congress passed the Nutritional Labeling & Education Act (NLEA) that established a standardized nutrition facts panel and standardized serving sizes and...

Study supports eggs for weight loss.(Feedstuffs FoodLink: CONNECTING FARM TO PORK)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... A NEW study published by the International Journal of Obesity has shown that consuming two eggs for breakfast, as part of a reduced-calorie diet, helps overweight adults feel more energetic and lose more weight than those who ate a bagel...

Fluoride aids bone weakness in laying hens.(Research)
September 1, 2008... THE modern hybrid laying hen is highly susceptible to bone weakness due to osteoporosis, according to Drs. A. Bruce Webster and Nicholas M. Dale of The University of Georgia and R. Jeffrey Buhr of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural...

Dairy award.(In 60 seconds)
September 1, 2008... The California Dairy Research Foundation is accepting nominations through Oct. 6 for the fifth annual William C. Haines Dairy Science Award honoring individual scientists who work in support of dairy science. The award is open to U.S. and...

Milk replacer.(In 60 seconds)(Hubbard Feeds Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Hubbard Feeds has introduced VITALIZER DB, a new milk replacer specifically for dairy beef calves. The product includes unique encapsulated essential oils that, along with plasma, provide antimicrobial properties to help reduce the severity of...

Manage DDGS quality to profit.(Bottom Line)(distillers dried grains with solubles)
September 1, 2008... BUDI Tangendjaja of the U.S. Grains Council, Indonesia, presented an update on quality considerations for distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) at the 16th annual ASA-IM South East Asian Feed Technology & Nutrition Workshop (details of...

Red pre-starter boosts early chick performance.(Nutrition & Health: Poultry)
September 1, 2008... AS the hatchling chick changes from its embryonic to posthatch life in the environment of the broiler facility, its cardiovascular, digestive, immune, pulmonary and skeletal systems must all function together (while at the same time greatly...

Ethanol co-products may deliver cancer drugs.(Nutrition & Health: Poultry)
September 1, 2008... THE key to a better drug delivery method for cancer patients may be growing all across the Midwest, South Dakota State University (SDSU) research suggests. Assistant professor Omathanu Perumal and his team in SDSU's department of...

Hypor establishes Mexican division.(Nutrition & Health: Poultry)(Hypor Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... SWINE breeder Hypor has established Hypor Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. to spearhead distribution of Hypor genetics "into the growing market in Mexico," according to an announcement. Hypor entered the Mexican market in 2002 and has two...

Iowa vote to draw legal battle lines.(Hog Industry INSIDER)(Environmental Protection Commission)
September 1, 2008... AN Iowa producer will apparently be taking the state's Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) to court after it voted to deny a construction permit for hog production facilities that state regulators had already approved. EPC, a...

Proactive steps combat grain dust.(Facilities)
September 1, 2008... ONE of the greatest threats to the safety of employees at grain facilities is the accumulation and ignition of grain dust. No matter its size, each facility can implement proactive steps to combat this major issue for the industry. ...

Search narrows for Syngenta corn seed facility.(Facilities)(Syngenta Seeds Inc.)
September 1, 2008... SYNGENTA Seeds Inc. is working with economic development officials in Nevada, Iowa, on a potential collaboration in its quest to build a new corn production facility. Syngenta narrowed its search for potential sites from several states in the...

Premier Tech partners with Bratney.(Facilities)(Bratney Companies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... PREMIER Tech business unit Premier Tech Systems (PTS) has entered into a formal partnership agreement with The Bratney Companies of Des Moines, Iowa. This partnership falls within PTS's strategy of increasing its exposure in new markets by...

Texas lab plans poultry facility.(Facilities)(Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... CONSTRUCTION has been approved for a new building for a poultry diagnostic laboratory in Gonzales, Texas. The facility will expand both the space and the capacity for testing specimens submitted for poultry disease detection at the Gonzales...

Terregena to distribute Arato cooling system.(Facilities)(Aratowerk GmbH )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... TERREGENA Inc. announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Aratowerk GmbH (Arato) of Koln, Germany, for Arato's unique, patented dairy cooling system. The agreement covers sales, marketing and distribution of...

Bulk bag/drum filler.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Flexicon Corp. of Bethlehem, Pa., announced the V-1064, a new combination bulk bag/drum filler that features a fill head that pivots down for connecting empty bags at floor level and a swingarmmounted chute for...

Tillers.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Kuhn North America Inc)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Kuhn North America Inc. of Brodhead, Wis., has introduced two new larger power tiller ranges: the EL 122 and EL 162 (pictured). These power tillers are designed to complement most tractor sizes and have horsepower ratings of 120 hp and 160 hp,...

Egg yolk grinder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(900.EY Frozen Egg Yolk Gran-U-Lizer introduction)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Modern Process Equipment Corp. of Chicago, Ill., has introduced its Model 900.EY Frozen Egg Yolk Gran-U-Lizer. The new model is specifically designed to dice frozen egg yolk patties to a size and shape, ideal for institutional diced egg...

Moisture sensor.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Sensor Type 9900 introduction)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Strandberg Engineering Laboratories Inc. of Greensboro, N.C., announced its new Microwave Moisture Sensor Type 9900. The sensor uses the latest microwave sensing technology to produce a non-contact moisture sensor that covers the full range of...

Fertilizer spreader.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Kuhn North America Inc. introduces Axis 30.1 and 40.1 twindisc spreaders)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Kuhn North America Inc. of Brodhead, Wis., has introduced a new line of accurate broadcast fertilizer spreaders: the Axis 30.1 and 40.1 twindisc spreaders. The Axis 30.1 and 40.1 spreaders are designed specifically to maximize productivity and...

Breathing apparatus.(Facilities: New Equipment)(AirBoss Series introduction)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Draeger Safety of Pittsburgh, Pa., has introduced the AirBoss Series self-contained breathing apparatus that provides protection in harsh environments. Available as an adjustable, three-position, ergonomic back plate or as a one-piece back...

Frozen food grinder.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Model 900 Frozen Food Gran-U-Lizer)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Modern Process Equipment Corp. of Chicago, Ill., has introduced its Model 900 Frozen Food Gran-U-Lizer. It is specifically designed to reduce friable and frozen products to narrow particle size distributions with minimal generation of unwanted...

Combine.(Facilities: New Equipment)(MF 9695, MF 9795)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Massey Ferguson of Duluth, Ga., announced its all-new, redesigned Class VI and VII combines for 2009: the MF 9695 and MF 9795. The highly productive grain-handling systems use only two augers with direct hi-flow unloading to provide fast peak...

Feed container.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Universal Package Systems)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Universal Package Systems of Dale, Ind., announced that it offers a plastic, rodent-proof, hopper-style feed container, as well as a selection of palletsize top-dipping feed containers. Both are made from molded plastic, have been sealed inside...

Baler.(Facilities: New Equipment)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Vermeer Corp. of Pella, Iowa, announced its new Vermeer 605 Super M Cornstalk Special for custom operators and high-volume producers. The patented Cornstalk Special features a positive, powered feed system that helps direct coarse and...

Trees help kill odors, other emissions from poultry farms.(Facilities)
September 1, 2008... PLANTING just three rows of trees around poultry farms can cut nuisance emissions of dust, ammonia and odors from poultry houses and aid in reducing neighbor complaints, according to scientists from the University of Delaware. Some of the...

Fungus helps dry-grind process.(Facilities)
September 1, 2008... ETHANOL producers continue to look for ways to improve plant efficiencies as well as the byproducts derived from the ethanol process. According to a team of researchers from Iowa State University and the University of Hawaii, growing a...

Committee condemns hot dogs.
September 1, 2008... SCHOOLS should stop serving hot dogs and other processed meats because even small amounts increase one's risk of contracting cancer, according to a commercial that is scheduled to air on television stations around the U.S. in September. ...

Westland worker agrees to talk with federal investigators.(Westland/Hallmark Meat Co.)
September 1, 2008... SENTENCING was delayed last week for the second of the two men charged with animal cruelty at Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. to give him time to talk with federal investigators about possible involvement of his supervisors and company executives in...

Report criticizes CWB's value.(MILL MARKET)(Canadian Wheat Board )
September 1, 2008... A COMPREHENSIVE new study by Informa Economics, "An Open Market for CWB Grain," estimates that the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is costing prairie farmers between $450 million and $628 million per year in lost revenue and higher system costs. ...

Canada to review rail freight service.(MILL MARKET)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... THE Canadian government said it has established the final terms of reference for its 18-month review of rail freight services and is starting the first stage of the review. "The review will examine the services offered by (Canadian...

Project support.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Archer Daniels Midland Co. of Decatur, Ill., is joining ConocoPhillips in supporting five Iowa State University research projects. The projects include developing thermochemical technologies to convert biomass into bio-oil, studies of catalysts...

Converting waste into ethanol.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Gasification is getting a new look from researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames, Iowa, laboratory and Iowa State University. By combining gasification with hightech, nano-scale porous catalysts, they hope to create ethanol from a...

Compost bug.(biofuels BUZZ)(TMO Renewables )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... U.K. firm TMO Renewables has bioengineered and "turbocharged" the metabolism of Geobacillus bacterium--a bug usually found in garden compost--to speed up ethanol production. The technology could help a plant generate 15% more ethanol and cut...

Waste vegetable oil facility.(biofuels BUZZ)(Renew Energy Resources Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Renew Energy Resources Inc. has formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Legacy Bio-Fuels, to pursue opportunities for a vertically integrated waste vegetable oil facility in the Northeast. The company's business plan has been to identify...

More efficient hydrogen.(biofuels BUZZ)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Researchers at Ohio State University have found a way to efficiently convert ethanol and other biofuels into hydrogen. A new catalyst makes hydrogen from ethanol with 90% yield, at a workable temperature and using inexpensive ingredients. Umit...

Ingredient market.(Statistical table)
September 1, 2008... INGREDIENT MARKET The following prices, which include delivery, were obtained Aug. 27 from feed and grain vendors in the U.S. and Canada. The prices represent current trading values, but are not guaranteed. The second column shows...

Export markets cause alarms.(Livestock & Poultry)
September 1, 2008... ALARM bells sounded across the livestock and poultry trade last week as Mexico signaled that it may restrict imports of U.S. poultry and Russia signaled that it will restrict imports of U.S. pork and poultry, which could drench the U.S....

Cattle markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The cattle markets dropped a positive report last week, failing to respond to a feedlot inventory report that came in with an Aug. 1 inventory that was down 4.1% from last year (Table 2, page 26), under year ago for the seventh consecutive...

Cattle prices.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Cattle could only trade at steady money last week, moving off commercial feedlots in Texas as early as Wednesday and off yards on the Plains last Thursday at $99.00-99.50/cwt. Analysts said cattle sellers looked away from the feedlot inventory...

Other storage.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Pork and poultry storage at the end of July continued to show the extent to which production, despite strong exports, is overwhelming domestic needs, with pork, chicken and turkey stocks all up, chicken stocks at a six-year high and turkey...

Egg markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The egg markets increased 4 cents last week and are now 33 cents higher than in mid-July at $1.27-1.31 and $1.18-1.20/ doz for large-sized eggs delivered to eastern and midwestern store doors last Thursday. Sources said the markets were...

Dairy markets.(In 60 seconds)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Butter prices slipped 1.5 cents to $1.61/lb. last Thursday, and cheese prices slipped 0.5 cent for barrels to $1.655 but rose 1 cent for blocks to $1.705. Jerry Dryer, whose reports are available at www.dairymarket analyst.com, said cheese is...

Price index.(In 60 seconds)
September 1, 2008... Dairy products and eggs are increasing in price on the consumer price index faster than any other food items.

Dry weather continues.(Grains/Ingredients)
September 1, 2008... LAST week, remnants of Hurricane Fay brought some moisture relief, but ongoing dryness concerns supported higher prices as the calendar flips to September. During the third week of August, a private industry crop tour scouted seven...

Mexico suspends meat exports.
September 8, 2008... ON Aug. 29, the Mexican government suspended all meat and poultry shipments to the U.S. after U.S. Department of Agriculture-Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) employees identified flaws in Mexican food safety practices during an annual...

GOP rejuvenates ag campaign.(News)(Grand Old Party )
September 8, 2008... THE tight race for the White House heated up last week as the Grand Old Party (GOP) introduced a series of surprises--maybe the most notable being Sarah Palin, a contender for the hearts and votes of rural America. Alaska Gov. Palin was...

Iowa businesses steadily recover from flooding.(Business)(Company overview)
September 8, 2008... A SUCCESSFUL business will have multiple features, but one important element is the ability to respond to unexpected events. This summer, several Iowa businesses rose to the occasion in battling June floods. Today, the companies are...

Montana brucellosis status changed.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... The Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service has amended the brucellosis regulations concerning interstate movement of cattle by changing the classification of Montana from Class Free to Class A following the June 9 discovery of a...

Elanco selects new headquarters site.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Elanco, a global animal health company, announced that it has chosen a location for its new worldwide headquarters. Construction on the state-of-the-art facility, set to begin in March 2009, marks the launch of a 52-acre business and life...

Monsanto, Pilot Grove settle.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Monsanto Co. and Pilot Grove Cooperative Elevator Inc. announced the settlement of a two-year dispute involving patent infringement. Pilot Grove acknowledged violating Monsanto's patent for Roundup Ready seed technology and accepted...

Ridley issues lawsuit update.(NewsWatch)
September 8, 2008... Ridley Inc. last week said it learned that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provisionally approved a settlement agreement the company entered into with the representative plaintiffs in bovine spongiform encephalopathy class action lawsuits...

Price increases.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Solvay Chemicals Inc. announced a $40-per-ton increase in both its list and off-list pricing for dense soda ash FOB Green River, Wyo. The increase will be effective immediately or as contracts permit. Pricing now will be $260 per ton for bulk,...

Probios marketing.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Chr. Hansen Animal Health & Nutrition has signed an agreement with Heartland Bioscience of Estherville, Iowa, for marketing and distribution of the Probios FS product line of direct-fed microbial feed supplements. Chr. Hansen will manufacture...

Dow acquisitions.(NewsWatch)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... Dow AgroSciences LLC announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Dairyland Seed Co. Inc. and Bio-Plant Research. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Dairyland Seed, based in West Bend, Wis., has an established dealer...

AgNite showcases food production.(Inside Washington)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... THEY sure know how to throw a party in Minnesota. More than 5,000 guests showed up for the red-carpet AgNite gala hosted by the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council and other sponsors during the Republican National Convention. The event was a...

The word: irradiation.(Inside Washington)(Brief article)
September 8, 2008... There has been a new interest this summer in food irradiation springing from some tragic outbreaks of foodborne illness. Change may be in the air, so it's important to listen to those who have the most-informed opinions on the subject. ...