March 02, 2010

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China official wanted toxic bean case hushed up The Associated Press One city's decision to publicize the problem was "inconsiderate of friends," according to Zhou Qingchong, deputy director of the agriculture bureau law ... and more » [visit site]

Chinese man says he killed roommate over snoring The Associated Press Zhao Yan, 22, was stabbed in the chest and back late last year in his room at Jilin Agricultural University in the northeastern province of Jilin, ... and ... [visit site]

North Fork Vue Farm debate pits rights, costs Albany Times Union ALBANY -- Members of the state Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a lengthy public hearing Monday on ... A growing injustice: Farm workers' rights need Senate vote, not sham hearingsNew ... [visit site]

The Money Times Wheat Declines, Erasing Earlier Gains, as Dollar Strengthens BusinessWeek ... helping to boost stockpiles to 195.9 million tons this year, from 164 million metric tons a year earlier, according to the US Department of Agriculture. ... CBOT ... [visit site]

Turkmenistan News Suit seeks to bar genetically modified sugar beets The Associated Press Agricultural extension educator Jim Gill in Worland, Wyo., said they are worried about the case, and already have invested in preparing for this year's crop ... Organic ... [visit site]

Texas feedlot operator gives M to UNL ag school The Associated Press A Texas feedlot operator is giving the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's agricultural business programs a million gift to help promote entrepreneurship. ... Texan gives UNL millionOmaha World-Herald ... [visit site]

Bay Area Indymedia Editorial: The price of prejudice | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/02/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack put it best in saying that the settlement would help end a "sordid chapter" in the history of the Agriculture ... [visit site]

Idaho Reporter Animal cruelty bill clears Senate Twin Falls Times-News The 13-member committee proposed by the bill would include representation from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, statewide organizations for dairy, ... Senate approves new animal cruelty lawsIdaho Reporter Senate ... [visit site]

Post Chronicle Vilsack pleases pheasant enthusiasts Newton Daily News DES MOINES (MCT) — Iowa pheasant enthusiasts twice interrupted Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with applause ... USDA to boost wildlife habitat, trim croplandReuters USDA Announces CRP SignupAmerican Agriculturist USDA signs MOU ... [visit site]