Posts tagged ‘Milk’

February 11, 2015

Dairy economists forecast milk margins below $8

Dairy economists forecast milk margins below
Increased global milk production and decreased demand have put the brakes on exceptional milk prices, said Bob Cropp, professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, and Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at the university, in their …
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Oregon GMO task force drafts report
At this point, the Oregon Department of Agriculture only sets “control areas” designating where GMOs can or cannot be grown if the crops are still regulated by USDA. Once they're deregulated, the ODA believes it no longer has authority over those crops.
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DNR seeks info on wildlife 'thrill killings' in Green Lake County
USDA plans to spend $ 30 million on fighting citrus disease. USDA plans to spend $ 30 million on … 2 with manufacture/deliver less than 200 grams of marijuana and possession of marijuana as a second or subsequent offense. News; 3 days, 10 hours ago.
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January 22, 2015

Australian Boy, 3, Dies in E. Coli Outbreak from Raw Milk

Australian Boy, 3, Dies in E. Coli Outbreak from Raw Milk
A 3-year-old boy has died and four other children have fallen ill in an E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to raw milk sold by a company based in Victoria, Australia. The milk, Mountain View Organic Bath Milk, was labeled as being “for …
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Vapor Tobacco Manufacturing LLC Announces Launch of Certified Organic
VTM's organic products have been certified organic under the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program. As certified organic products, VTM's e-liquids carry the familiar USDA Organic Seal. VTM has launched its organic e-liquid …
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Making Christmas tree memories
To obtain a permit via mail, send a personal check or money order payable to the USDA Forest Service to either: Lake George Ranger District office, 17147 E. State Road 40, Silver Springs, 34488; or the Seminole Ranger District Office, 40929 State Road …
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Green certifications influence consumer behaviour and B2B purchasing, finds
The Leaping Bunny certification logo from the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) was a consumer favourite, motivating 27% of respondents to purchase products with the logo and a comparable number of consumers to pay more for such …
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