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Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. That's not going over well with everyone in Congress. Tensions between...Tags: Consumers, Marketing, Agriculture, Elections, Vicky Hartzler
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Son's graduation prompts food for thought
FARGO, N.D. - “They grow up in a blink of an eye,” our friends with grown kids would remark a bit wistfully when we arrived with a stroller carrying our bright-eyed baby boy. Later, as I followed my energetic toddler son around our home and cleaned up...Tags: Salads, Foods and Beverages, Recipes, Half and Half, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Noem: Farm bill equals security
Congress needs to pass a farm bill this summer -- not only to support agriculture, but to ensure national independence and self-reliance, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., said on May 9. "I believe we have a national security interest in ensuring we can produce...Tags: Kristi Noem, John Thune, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
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Nganje joins NDSU as chair of Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department
William Nganje has joined the North Dakota State University Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics as department chair and professor. Before joining NDSU, Nganje was an associate professor of agribusiness finance at Arizona State University'...Tags: Teaching and Learning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Environmental Issues, Arizona State University, Agriculture
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Inaugural season of farmers' market ends May 19
The inaugural season of the Miramar Farmers' Market ends May 19. The market, which opened in September, has been running Sundays on the grounds at Memorial Hospital Miramar, 1901 SW 172nd Ave. Running across 35 Sundays, the market has attracted about...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Healthy Diet, Miramar
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Local student to serve on national team
BROOKINGS - South Dakota State University Agronomy major, Michael Carlson has been selected as a 2013-2014 Agriculture Future of America Student Advisory Team member. Carlson and the other eight team members represent their peers on a national level and...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Boy Scouts of America, Agriculture, South Dakota State University
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New York Attorney General probing fast-food pay practices
ReutersBy Lisa Baertlein May 16 (Reuters) - The New York attorney general's office on Thursday said it was investigating allegations that fast-food operators in the state are underpaying workers in violation of labor laws. The announcement came on the heels of...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, McDonald's, Lawyers, Justice System, Career and Workplace
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China steps up inspection of meat trade after fake lamb scandal
ReutersBEIJING, May 16 (Reuters) - China has begun a crackdown on the sales of fake, diseased and tainted meat products after a series of scandals that have further dented public confidence in the food industry, the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday....Tags: China, Local Government, Lamb, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Standards
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. factory, wholesale price data flag economy's woes
Reuters* U.S. factory output shrinks in April * New York state manufacturing activity contracts in May * Producer prices fall 0.7 percent in April * Wholesale price drop largest in three years By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. factory output...Tags: Consumers, China, Market and Exchange, Foreign Exchange Market, Labor Markets
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WVU Extension offers food business classes in W.Va.'s Eastern Panhandle
Business and food safety experts from across the state will teach two one-day workshops to help entrepreneurs learn food business best practices. Topics include everything from product and process approval, required certifications and food business...Tags: Government, State Parks, Politics, Civil and Public Service
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Hawks vs. Wings winning rivalry all around
Through the long and storied history of the Blackhawks and Red Wings —two of the National Hockey League's Original Six franchises — the teams have faced off 799 times. When they hit the ice for No. 800 in Game 1 of the Western Conference...
Tags: Western Conference (NHL), Detroit Pistons, National Football League, Chicago Bulls, Joe Louis Arena
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Factory, wholesale price data flag economy's woes
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory output dropped in April and manufacturing activity in New York state contracted this month, a sign that slowing global demand is weighing on the economy. The anemic growth picture was highlighted by another report on...Tags: Consumers, China, Foreign Exchange Market, Market and Exchange, Labor Markets
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