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    South Dakota political candidates square off at Dakotafest (36)  Aug 29, 2008
    Herseth Sandlin does not believe a national ID system should be tied to COOL. She says USDA is pushing an ID program by giving breaks to packers and retailers ... I'm very disappointed that the USDA guidance on implementing country-of-origin labeling is giving a safe harbor to packers and retailers if they buy from producers who are enrolled in the national animal identification system. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Good Carbs: They Do Exist  Aug 29, 2008
    The USDA even recommends 6-11 daily servings of foods containing carbs, such as breads, pasta and rice. However, it is still important to accomplish this by eating good carbohydrates and eliminating bad ones. (Suite101.com)

    Tennessee crop yields forecast to improve significantly  Aug 29, 2008
    Forecasted yields for Tennessee s major row crops are up substantially from the drought-impacted yields of last year, but less than average for the five-year period prior to 2007, according to the Tennessee Field Office of USDA s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Widely scattered rainfall during the growing season has led to the potential for better crop yields here. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Bradley on schedule to provide own water  Aug 28, 2008
    The water association last week was presented a check for 787,000, a grant-loan combination from USDA Rural Development to improve their water service; 209,000 is the loan portion ... U.S. Congressman Travis Childers joined Wicker to present USDA Rural Development funds ... 52 million to Ackerman to commemorate recent USDA Rural Development funding for the town of Ackerman, from money contained in the 2008 Farm Bill. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Texas A&M meat science expert explains health advantages of high quality beef (23)  Aug 28, 2008
    Intramuscular fat (IMF), or marbling, largely determines beef carcass value; USDA established that decades ago, said Texas A biologist Stephen Smith ... Dietitians choose USDA Select over higher marbling beef to cut back on fat. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Local Head Start receives building funding  Aug 28, 2008
    Congressman Chip Pickering announces the approval of a USDA Rural Development Community Facility Direct Loan to Mississippi Action For Progress ... Pickering said, "Education is the most important thing we can give our children. As future leaders in our country and our local communities, it is essential that we provide them with the development and resources they need for success. Head Start helps lay a solid foundation by affording all of our children the opportunity to learn, grow, and... (Louisville Winston County Journal, MS)

    HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies  Aug 28, 2008
    If you're interested, the USDA has a detailed of the flavonoid content of a variety of foods. I noticed that blackberries, blueberries and spinach are also high in quercetin, and broccoli is high in quercetin as well as kaempferol. (USA Today -- Money)

    Beetles threaten trees in Worcester  Aug 27, 2008
    The USDA assessed maple trees yesterday at Worcester s Kendrick Field as they searched for infestation by Asian longhorned beetles (above) ... "Once you've seen the damage they can do, you know there's a need to respond quickly," said Tom Denholm, director of the USDA's Asian Longhorned Beetle Cooperative Eradication Program, who came in to oversee the search for the destructive insects. (Boston Globe)

    Drought stricken, Iran buys US wheat for first time in 27 years...  Aug 26, 2008
    0 percent of US annual exports forecast by the USDA.. The last time Iran imported US wheat was in 1981-1982. (The Drudge Report)

    ConsumerMan: Be skeptical of food labels  Aug 26, 2008
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture specifies in great detail the rules producers must follow in order to call their products Organic or USDA Organic ... USDA specifies in great detail the rules producers must follow in order to call their products Organic or USDA Organic. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Bioniche Animal Health Immunotherapy Now Listed as "Organic" for Use in Cattle  Aug 25, 2008
    Immunoboost is USDA-licensed for use in calves between the ages of one and five days, as a one-time immunotherapeutic treatment for reduction of the mortality and morbidities associated with calf scours caused by E. coli (K99) infections ... Only OMRI Listed products may be used on operations that are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. (Canada Newswire)

    Weirton, W.Va., residents peck away at a foul fowl problem  Aug 25, 2008
    Carol Bannerman, USDA Wildlife Services spokeswoman, said the agency will work with Weirton to try to handle the problem without killing the chickens ... "We are dealing with this in a humane way, in an orderly fashion. This is a legal place for government to step in. "We're looking to handle the problem, which is a health and safety issue," he said. Mr. DuFour noted that the feral chicken problem is not unique to Weirton. The USDA said its Wildlife Services in 2007 removed 237 chickens from... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Enhancing profits while managing risk for 2008's calf crop (2)  Aug 24, 2008
    Based on feeder and live cattle and corn futures, and utilizing prediction models available through (a product of Kansas State University, Custom Ag solutions, and USDA's Risk Management Agency), price prediction ( 122/cwt) for 500-lb calves would fall below breakeven price required to cover costs ... Although Minnesota has applied for a Split-State Status from USDA, there is no guarantee that this status will be granted by Oct. 1. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    Slow burn for a cash crop  Aug 23, 2008
    The USDA estimates that 8,000 to 9,000 acres of Connecticut farmland is eaten up each year by housing and industrial development. But very little of that is tobacco land. (Boston Globe)

    S.C. State's 1890 program focusing on research and service  Aug 23, 2008
    Foster noted S.C. State was the first in the 1890 land grant system to have its USDA funding matched by its home state ... Cooper was previously an administrator for the USDA, where he was responsible for disbursing money for the 1890 system. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Irradiated lettuce & spinach OK?  Aug 23, 2008
    Would you buy irradiated spinach or lettuce. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Hot Pockets May Contain Foreign Substance  Aug 23, 2008
    Printed on the side of each carton is "8157544614D," "EST 7721A," and "BEST BEFORE JAN2010." Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection. The products were produced on June 5 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Pepperoni pizza Hot Pockets recalled  Aug 23, 2008
    Each carton bears the USDA mark of inspection ... gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Brilliant rose displays for fall  Aug 22, 2008
    Hardy from USDA Zones 5-9 if protected with some wintertime cover. Floribunda: shrubs with smaller hybrid-tea-like flowers that tend to bloom in clusters, making a big splash in the landscape. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Mandatory COOL Deadline Approaching, Are You Ready?  Aug 22, 2008
    The USDA will consider a producer affidavit as acceptable evidence on which a packer may rely upon to initiate an origin claim, as long as the affidavit is made by someone having first-hand knowledge of the origin of the animal and can identify the animal ... In addition, participation in USDA Quality System Verification Programs (QSVP), such as the USDA Process Verified Program (PVP) and the Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) Program that contain a source verification component is also considered... (Agri-View, WI)

    The profit potential ofpork products  Aug 21, 2008
    It turns out that "the Chinese eat more pork than the rest of the world combined. The country consumes seven times as much as the number two consumer, the United States. And consumption is increasing. According to the USDA, Chinese pork consumption rose 22% between 2002 and 2006.". Then, in 2007, a shortage of pork hit China when earthquakes, huge snowfalls, and an outbreak of swine disease "resulted in a 9% decline in Chinese pork production. Chinese pork prices rose 68% between April 2007 and... (Asia Times Online)

    New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Rise in 37 States, Obesity Rates Now Exceed 25 Percent in More Than Half of States  Aug 20, 2008
    -- While the Dietary Guidelines for Americans were updated in 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal program has yet to adopt the recommendations. -- Eighteen states have enacted legislation requiring school meals to exceed USDA nutrition standards. (PR Newswire)

    R-CALF calls for more testing after Mad cow found in Canadian cattle  Aug 20, 2008
    We assumed there would be more cases and we took that into account when we evaluated the risk, said Karen Eggart, a spokeswoman for the USDA s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Internationally, the United States and Canada are both classified as controlled risk countries for mad cow disease, meaning BSE has been detected here but is under control. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Got the blues?  Aug 20, 2008
    The USDA recommends adults eat two cups of fruit a day. You can fulfill half of that recommendation with a cup of blueberries, which has just 80 calories and contributes to our daily intake of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Blueberries also rank high in antioxidants. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    DEET's Not Sweet To Mosquitoes, Groundbreaking Research Shows  Aug 20, 2008
    Research chemist Uli Bernier of the Mosquito and Fly Research Unit, USDA Agricultural Research Service, said the UC Davis study provides "an excellent explanation.". Bernier, who studies how repellents impact mosquitoes' feeding behavior, said the Leal-Syed work "presents as a very logical basis to help us understand how DEET is perceived by the mosquitoes, and this work provides an excellent explanation to link physiological processing within the mosquito to the (macroscopic) behavioral... (Science Daily)

    Fat settles around the South, but Oregon makes Top 30  Aug 20, 2008
    The report noted that Oregon is not among the 13 states with enforceable laws promoting physical activity in schools, nor is it among 18 states requiring school meals to exceed USDA nutrition standards. This week, an Oregon task force began meeting to draft obesity prevention policy recommendations for the next legislative session. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    Carthage applies for food service feasibility study grant  Aug 20, 2008
    1 million from the USDA at a presentation ceremony at Western Illinois Electrical Co-op last week. The money is broken into a 740,000 no-interest loan for the city and a 300,000 grant. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)

    Cranberry growers anticipate increase in 2008 harvest  Aug 20, 2008
    The USDA projections follow a recently announced expansion effort by Wisconsin growers to add new cranberry acreage to help meet high demand for cranberries in the U.S. and worldwide. A good crop from Wisconsin is crucial for the industry as the demand for cranberries is running high, said Tom Lochner, the association s executive director. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008  Aug 19, 2008
    Or, A recent audit revealed that employees of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) diverted millions of dollars to personal purchases through their government-issued credit cards. Sampling 300 employees purchases over six months, investigators estimated that 15 percent abused their government credit cards at a cost of $5. (North County Times)

    Best specialty foods/cooking stores?  Aug 19, 2008
    What are your favorite specialty food/cooking stores. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Reception to FruitBü snacks is tepid at best  Aug 19, 2008
    are labeled as organic smooshed fruit and carry the USDA Organic symbol ... snacks are labeled as organic smooshed fruit and carry the USDA Organic symbol. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Baucus bonanza  Aug 19, 2008
    We re trying to get the USDA to figure it out , Baucus said. The whole thing is this is new and it s needed. (Havre Daily News, MT)

    Old Growth Giants Limited By Water-pulling Ability  Aug 18, 2008
    David Woodruff of the USDA Forest Service climbing high into an old-growth Douglas fir forest. (Credit: Image courtesy of Oregon State University). (Science Daily)

    Guest Commentary: Keep the United States FMD free (4)  Aug 17, 2008
    After introducing stand-alone legislation to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) flawed plan to import questionable meat and livestock from Argentina, I decided we needed to take more immediate action. That's why I introduced an amendment in Senate Appropriations Committee to stop the USDA from spending any money to implement this unsound proposal next year ... The USDA itself has said that an FMD outbreak in the United States would cost our economy billions of dollars, but the USDA... (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    Beyond seed and soil: Farmers' high-tech tools increase productivity  Aug 17, 2008
    According to the USDA and the consumer price index, in 1957, an average acre of U.S. farmland yielded 48 bushels of corn, but in 2007, an acre typically yielded 151 bushels. Greater output tends to decrease prices: In 2008 dollars, the average price of corn in 1957 was more than twice what it was in 2007. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    500 Club: Fruits and vegetables on a budget  Aug 17, 2008
    5 cups a day has long been recommended by the USDA s My Pyramid Program to reduce the risks of heart disease, high blood pressure and development of type 2 diabetes. The health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are well documented, but getting a variety of fruits and vegetables into the diet can sometimes be expensive. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Beef recall expands  Aug 15, 2008
    (AP) A review of Nebraska Beef Ltd.'s records prompted Thursday's recall expansion because USDA investigators determined the company's practices couldn't effectively control E. coli bacteria on June 24 ... And USDA officials continue to investigate as part of an effort to determine the extent of the problems at the plant. (Cleveland.com)

    Can Vaccinations Cause Cancer?  Aug 15, 2008
    Report any adverse vaccine reactions to both the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics and to the vaccine manufacturer. Vaccinations prevent many diseases in cats, but it's important to weight both the risks and the benefits to your cat. (Suite101.com)

    Topping the fat list ... again  Aug 15, 2008
    Connell worked with researchers at Alcorn University, Pennington Biomedical Research in Louisiana, Southern University in Louisiana, University of Arkansas Medical Science, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and the USDA, working in Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. The team was formed to address health disparities in the Delta, and economic issues. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Daily Briefing  Aug 15, 2008
    - Nebraska Beef Ltd. expanded its latest recall to include about 160,000 pounds of meat mistakenly left out of last week s announcement, the USDA said Thursday. About 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Neb. Beef Company Had Trouble Limiting E. coli  Aug 15, 2008
    USDA spokeswoman Laura Reiser said investigators decided that about 160,000 pounds of meat should be added to the recall that began last Friday after reviewing the Omaha company's records. About 1. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Governor Asks Bush For Disaster Declaration  Aug 14, 2008
    Additionally, in 2007, 52 of Californias 58 counties received drought designations from the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture (USDA). In 2008, 32 of Californias counties, with estimated losses totaling more than $180 million, have requested the same USDA designation ... I am also requesting, as appropriate, assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Highway Administration and the Natural Resources Conservation Service; implementation of the USDAs Emergency Loan... (KSBW 8, CA)

    Would you cut a whole chicken to save $$?  Aug 14, 2008
    Is it worth the money to cut up raw chicken yourself. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Interview with Sen. Burr: Energy, immigration, health care are key issues  Aug 14, 2008
    Burr s tour also brought out town dignitaries and officials from the USDA-Rural Development, which provided millions of dollars in loans to help build the fire station ... She also praised the USDA s role in funding the fire station ... We re trying to save jobs and create jobs, said John Cooper, state director of USDA-Rural Development for North Carolina. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    The Skinny on Diet Plans  Aug 14, 2008
    Even though Slim-Fast's plan consists largely of shakes and bars (to replace breakfast and lunch), Consumer Reports found that it does meet all USDA nutritional guidelines. One problem: "Anything that makes you buy their food or products is untenable in the long run because you get bored," says Caroline Apovian, director of nutrition and weight management at Boston Medical Center. (SmartMoney)

    Genetically Engineered Rice Wins USDA Approval  Aug 14, 2008
    In approving the rice, the USDA allowed Bayer to take a regulatory shortcut and skip many of the usual safety tests by declaring that the new variety is similar to ones already approved, in this case two varieties of biotech rice that Bayer never commercialized because farmers did not want them in their fields ... Joseph Mendelson, legal director of the nonprofit Center for Food Safety, said the quick approval shows that the USDA is more concerned about the fortunes of the biotechnology industry... (Yahoo News -- Genetically Modified Food)

    This little pig heard Mozart  Aug 13, 2008
    The ham has arrived in the United States because the Spanish company Embutidos Fermin, located in the medieval village of La Alberca, spent much of the last decade working to meet USDA specifications. The company built a new slaughterhouse and formed a partnership with chef Jose Andres, host of the PBS series "Made in Spain," and Portland, Maine, importers the Rogers Collection. (Boston Globe)

    Fresno market recalls beef after E. coli scare  Aug 13, 2008
    The meat in his store at First Street and Ashlan Avenue is tested monthly by the USDA, Renna said ... And USDA inspectors are in the market every day, he said ... The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said the meat was distributed to restaurants and was available for direct purchase at the market. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Sugar farmers hope import plan doesn't hurt prices  Aug 12, 2008
    But some trade groups and southern farmers dispute USDA's assertion that there's a tight refined sugar market and question the government's getting involved before their harvest even begins ... According to USDA, farmers spent $12 ... Ellender, who farms near Bourg, in southeast Louisiana, called USDA's decision "kind of a slap in the face to American producers.". (Cleveland.com)

    Pathogen That Causes Disease In Cattle Also Associated With Crohn's Disease  Aug 12, 2008
    11, 2008) People with Crohn's disease (CD) are seven-fold more likely to have in their gut tissues the bacterium that causes a digestive-tract disease in cattle called Johne's disease. The role this bacterium may or may not play in causing CD is a top research priority, according to a new report released by the American Academy of Microbiology. (Science Daily)

    chuck from Mn.  Aug 12, 2008
    EPN wrote on Feb 22, 2007 10:02 PM:" Horse owners across the country pay state sales tax on horses, products, feed, and other related items unlike other food source animals. If I am wrong, then please have your CPA explain to all the merchants in PA A Dept of Revenue why I do not have to pay 6% state sales tax. My horses are my business, not hobby. While your CPA is at it, could they please find away to make my horse facility available for all those federally funded programs available to other... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    USDA raises corn harvest estimates, cuts soybeans  Aug 12, 2008
    Associated Press - August 12, 2008 8:53 AM ET. WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has raised its estimates of corn production and says improved weather has helped Midwestern farmers recover from June's devastating floods. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Elder Care Fair on Thursday will educate senior citizens  Aug 12, 2008
    Among these tools of independence are low-interest home improvement loans from USDA Rural Development, which will have a booth to help seniors apply for loans. Bill Rassmussen, a pianist with prosthetic arms, will also perform. (Cody Enterprise, WY)

    Local stores issue second ground beef recall from Nebraska processor  Aug 11, 2008
    The USDA therefore recommended to Kroger, the parent company of both Fred Meyer and QFC, that the product be pulled from shelves, Merrill said Sunday ... Early investigations by the USDA and other health agencies led federal investigators to focus on ground beef products ... "We were focused on the products that were going out for grinding," USDA spokeswoman Laura Reiser said Saturday. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)

    Minnesota asks for split-state TB status (2)  Aug 10, 2008
    The USDA officially downgraded Minnesota's Bovine TB status from Modified Accredited Advanced to Modified Accredited on Wednesday, April 9 ... The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has asked the USDA to consider giving parts of four counties -- Roseau, Marshall, northern Beltrami and western Lake of the Woods -- a Modified Accredited status ... "This is a consideration that USDA will evaluate for our risk assessment and our application," said Dr. Linda Glaser, Minnesota Board of Animal Health... (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)

    How To Look And Feel Your Best All Summer Long  Aug 10, 2008
    USDA MyPyramid: 3/4 cup Vegetables ... USDA MyPyramid: 1 cup Vegetables. (Pekin Times, IL)

    E. Coli Fears Spur More Beef Recalls  Aug 10, 2008
    Reiser said she wasn't sure at the time of the first recall whether the USDA investigation had spread beyond the area of the Omaha plant that produces ground beef, which has been linked to at least 49 cases of E. coli in seven states. But she said information compiled in the weeks after the June 30 recall showed another strain of the potentially deadly E. coli bacterium in other beef products. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Big pressure on Big Sugar  Aug 10, 2008
    And this past Wednesday, at an American Sugar Alliance symposium in Hawaii, USDA Undersecretary Mark Keenum announced the agency will allow an additional 300,000 tons of refined sugar imports into the U.S. market for fiscal year 2008 ... However, the new farm bill passed this year is expected to make a difference for the better for the sugar industry, as the USDA has been given more tools to balance the market, such as a provision that surplus sugar go to ethanol production. (The Palm Beach Post)

    More Nebraska Beef Recalled  Aug 10, 2008
    Reiser said she wasn't sure at the time of the first recall whether the USDA investigation had spread beyond the area of the Omaha plant that produces ground beef, which has been linked to at least 49 cases of E. coli in seven states ... USDA spokeswoman Amanda Eamich said July 10 that federal officials were satisfied that Nebraska Beef had made enough changes to ensure product safety ... The USDA recommends that people use a meat thermometer to verify they have cooked meat thoroughly. (Time.com)

    As Kids Head Back to School, National Advocacy Group Issues Report on Progress of School Wellness  Aug 9, 2008
    Improving the quality of the nutrient-rich foods that make up the USDA-guided school cafeteria menu presents an opportunity for increasing overall nutritional wellness. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the USDA say the nutritional content of school meals has improved since the mid-1990s, but the key -- according to the report -- is making healthy offerings more youth-appealing. (PR Newswire)

    New Guidelines to Help Achieve Optimal Digestive Health  Aug 9, 2008
    While Americans may recognize the USDA MyPyramid to visually illustrate the types and relative portions of food they should eat from the various food groups, digestive health is not addressed in this eating plan. Digestive health requires supplementary and specific guidelines, and the FDHN has released a graphic that provides an easy-to-follow guide for consumers. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Will your kids eat okra?  Aug 9, 2008
    An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. The latest 10 entries, with the newest at the top, and snippets from the latest comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Will collards and okra fly on school lunch menus?  Aug 9, 2008
    Will collards and okra fly on school lunch menus. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    E.coli outbreak prompts yet another beef recall  Aug 9, 2008
    The recall involves one-pound bricks of beef that were packed into 30-pound boxes labeled with EST. 20375 inside the USDA mark of inspection ... Children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems are most susceptible to foodborne illnesses, according to the USDA.. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Azusa food company recalls frozen beef after E. coli outbreak  Aug 8, 2008
    The link to beef was discovered through an investigation by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Virginia Department of Health. USDA spokeswoman Laura Reiser said that the department didn't know how the meat became infected and that it would be following up with Ss about the source of the beef and the company's food safety measures ... The recall involves 1-pound bricks of beef that were packed into 30-pound boxes labeled with EST. 20375 inside the USDA mark of inspection. (Los Angeles Times)

    California firm recalls beef due to E. coli  Aug 8, 2008
    11 illnesses linked to frozen meat product, USDA reports ... USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the Azusa, California-based company was recalling the beef products that were shipped to distribution centers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Allentown, Pennsylvania ... The label of the products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 20375" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code beginning "06238" ink-jet printed on the side of the box. (MSNBC -- Health)

    USDA issues food recall  Aug 8, 2008
    Roche Brothers locations Acton Bridgewater Burlington Easton Marshfield Mashpee Millis Natick Needham Norton Quincy Wellesley West Roxbury Westborough Westwood Sudbury Farm locations Needham Randolph Sudbury Find USDA Information on the product recall at fsis. usda. (Wakefield Observer, MA)

    Produce supplier to the stars  Aug 8, 2008
    Though many small farmers use organic-farming techniques and sell to restaurants, McClendon is one of a few to carry the USDA certification, a label that took him five years and about $250,000 to achieve. The USDA requires organic soil to go untouched by harmful substances for three years ... Robert McClendon turned his 25-acre Peoria farm into a USDA-certified organic-produce farm in 2006. (AZCentral -- Business)

    MISD registering students for free and reduced-price lunch program  Aug 8, 2008
    To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    USDA issues recall for contaminated food sold at Mass. supermarkets  Aug 7, 2008
    USDA issues recall for contaminated food sold at Mass ... USDA issues recall for contaminated food sold at Mass ... Click for USDA Information on the product recall. (Lincoln Journal, MA)

    Speaker addresses grant availability  Aug 7, 2008
    Blakely pointed out that Eupora is already eligible for USDA Rural Development funds and, because of dropping population and median income, is in a good position to be funded for other grants ... She said the Doss Building on Highway 182, where the Webster County Farmers Market is already located, has potential for other "drawing cards" that could receive USDA funding, such as a small cannery or other microenterprises. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)

    PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: USDA issues food recall  Aug 7, 2008
    Roller sandwiches are now being recalled. The items were sold by Roche Brothers and Sudbury Farms. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Horrified and Paranoid in Maine  Aug 7, 2008
    The USDA wants all livestock owners - even those keeping animals as pets - to register their premises with the government ... The USDA presently maintains that participation in the program is "voluntary." ... The journalist is Mary-Louise Zanoni, a freelance writer based in St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Zanoni is seeking disclosure of the USDA's National Premises Information Repository (NPIR), a list of contact information for livestock premises. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)

    USDA issues notice of contaminated food from Mass. supermarket  Aug 7, 2008
    USDA issues notice of contaminated food from Mass ... USDA issues notice of contaminated food from Mass ... USDA Information on the product recall can be found at the link below. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Organic Alliance Adds Dr. Gail Morrison as New Member to the Medical Advisory Board  Aug 6, 2008
    About Organic Alliance Organic Alliance intends to become one of the world's leading providers of USDA certified organic crops to many of the country's leading consumer package goods manufacturers, food processors, grocery, and retail restaurant chains. Organic Alliance sources top quality, safe tested and certified organic at the source -- prior to customer shipment, utilizing USDA certification in conjunction with the in-house OAI Quality Team. (PR Newswire)

    Sheriffs: 2 tiger attacks show tougher laws needed  Aug 6, 2008
    The Wesa-A-Geh-Ya facility, which used to have a license to exhibit its animals through the USDA, surrendered that license in 2003 and then had it revoked after a number of violations involving animal care were alleged. Critics say a patchwork of laws means no single agency in the state or nation is responsible for law enforcement and inspections related to exotic animals like large carnivores. (Cleveland.com)

    Missouri sees second tiger attack in as many days  Aug 6, 2008
    But in 2003, the Smiths surrendered their license to exhibit the animals, and it was later revoked, after the USDA said there were violations at the site, including gaps in fencing where lions and tigers lived. Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)

    Hospital nearly 3 years away  Aug 6, 2008
    The $19 million shortfall could be covered by a loan from the USDA, for which the commission, not the parish, would be liable ... Commission members said they have been working under the assurances that the parish would be eligible for USDA funding ... But members said Tuesday the agency's lawyers informed them last month that they would not be eligible because Chalmette's population is "too large." Chapman said the USDA is using census information from 2000, which lists Chalmette's population... (Nola.com -- Sports)

    States seeking bio lab  Aug 6, 2008
    The site also is close to a USDA biosafety level 3 ag facility and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, which has a biosafety level 4 facility. Infrastructure: The site is less than two miles from the Athens Perimeter, a four-lane bypass that connects to Atlanta and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Man's leg amputated after tiger attack (40)  Aug 5, 2008
    Wesa was open to the public until the Smiths surrendered their exhibitors license to the USDA in late 2003 in the midst of a federal investigation. Allegations included not providing proper veterinary care and lacking adequately trained employees. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Rate the selections on kids' menus  Aug 5, 2008
    What do you think of the choices on kids' menus. An Atlanta blog guiding you to good cooking, food shopping and eating choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Farmers Market Week Recognizing a Nationwide Comeback  Aug 5, 2008
    "USDA records indicate that by 1994, the number of U.S. farmers markets had climbed back to 1,750. By July 2008, the number was closer to 4,700. "Of course, that s just the markets themselves ... "Even so, USDA estimates farmers market sales now exceed 1 billion a year, with most of that going directly to small-acreage family farmers."Those sales translate into a wealth of seasonal bounty on the American dinner table. (Agri-View, WI)

    Second Tiger Attack in Mo. in 2 Days  Aug 5, 2008
    But in 2003, the Smiths surrendered their license to exhibit the animals, and it was later revoked, after the USDA said there were violations at the site, including gaps in fencing where lions and tigers lived. More from. (Time.com)

    Region roundup  Aug 4, 2008
    Elgin - A public meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center activity room to discuss the center's application for a USDA Rural Development grant to upgrade computer hardware and software. New Leipzig - The New Leipzig Economic Development Committee will hold a fundraising supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Community Center in New Leipzig. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Study: Improve Your Kids' Bones By Including Enough Calcium  Aug 3, 2008
    More than 60 percent of boys and 85 percent of girls ages 9 to 18 in United States fail to get the recommended 1,300 milligrams of calcium daily, daily calcium recommendation issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ... According to the USDAs 2005 Dietary Guidelines children and adolescents must have at least three servings a day of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods. (TheMedGuru)

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