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Trenton Manufacturer Works on Harnessing Heat for All-Year Plant Growth
Using heat from a forge that turns orange-hot metal into everything from car parts to hand tools, a Michigan manufacturer is developing an energy... continue reading »
Airline Food Lacks Adequate Safety Precautions
Many people regard airline travel as nothing short of a headache. The long lines, uncomfortable luggage, security procedures, and general conf... continue reading »
Home Away From Home: A Tour of Farm Labor Housing
In May, Spudman's contributing editors visited Scott Lewis, who runs Lewis Orchard in New Era, Mich., and is the current chairman of the Michigan Appl... continue reading »
FSIS, FDA, and CDC Measure Progress on Food Safety
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) FDA and Centers for Disease Control a... continue reading »
Top USDA Food Safety Nominee Clears Ag Committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee yesterday approved the nomination of Dr. Elisabeth Hagen to lead the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSI... continue reading »
Spinach Recall Prompted by North Carolina Tests Expands
A recall of bagged spinach prompted by tests in North Carolina has expanded to additional states and product brand names. Salinas Califronian Click ... continue reading »
Organic Farms win at Potato Pest Control
A study suggesting that organic agriculture gives better pest control and larger plants than conventional farming is sure to reignite longstanding ... continue reading »
Late Blight Detected in North Dakota, Michigan
Nick David, Extension potato agronomist at North Dakota State University in Fargo, confirmed late blight in a potato field in Dickey County in southea... continue reading »
Inspectors Find Safety Flaws Where Airline Food Is Prepared
Six months ago, Food and Drug Administration inspectors say, they found live roaches and dead roach carcasses "too numerous to count" inside the De... continue reading »
Southeast Missouri Potato Farms Battle Heat During Harvest
For the past two weeks, trucks hauling potatoes from fields to their local plants and then processing facilities have been on the roads. Southeast M... continue reading »
