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Regulators Consider Broadening Testing for E. Coli
Food safety advocates are pushing the U.S. government to step up efforts to monitor less common E. coli strains. Associated Press
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EPA Scientists See Unique Challenges ND Farmers Face with New Regulations
Farmers have an increasingly smaller profit margin to work with every year as operational costs continue to grow and crop prices continue to fall. Bis... continue reading »
Apple Growers Sue Over ‘SweeTango’ Agreement
A group of Minnesota apple growers filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the University of Minnesota and Pepin Heights Orchard, Inc., alleging that an e... continue reading »
Ontario Greenhouses Damaged by June 6 Tornado
Several Ontario vegetable greenhouses were destroyed or damaged in the wake of a tornado that hit the Leamington, Ontario, area early Sunday morning, ... continue reading »
Please, Sir: May I Have Some More Vegetables?
Most parents fight tooth and nail with their children to make sure they're eating their vegetables. In the Spring Lake school district, kids ... continue reading »
Agricultural Practices Research Commissioned by BASF Finds Consumers and Growers Have Positive Views
When it comes to sound agricultural practices, there is more trust and optimism among consumers than some media portrayals might suggest, according to... continue reading »
Michigan Fruit Growers Report Big Losses After Spring Cold Snap
It will be a far less bountiful season this year for Michigan-grown fruit. A spring cold snap cost growers across the state tens of millions... continue reading »
FDA Faulted For Gaps In Food Safety
Alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, spinach, and ground beef have all been subject to recent food recalls. In fact, hardly a month goes by without a notice ab... continue reading »
FDA’s Food Safety Programs Sometimes Puts Public Health at Risk
The Food and Drug Administration is not properly protecting the nation's food supply and must change it's approach to food safety in order protect ... continue reading »
Continuous Fluorescent Light Exposure May Increase Nutrition Levels In Spinach
Nutritional levels found in spinach may improve when exposed to fluorescent lighting used in grocery stores, according to findings published in the... continue reading »
