Tuesday, August 31, 2010

FDA discovers rodents, manure at Iowa egg farms; Egg Producers working to reassure consumers about egg safety; USDA/DOJ Workshop in Colorado; NC Ag Commish Troxler announces finalists is Best Dish In NC; Lots to do and see at the Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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August 30, 2010

FDA finds salmonella in chicken feed; USDA forecasts small CPI increase; Farm to Fork initiative demysitified; White House accused of boosting Lincoln's senate bid; melons at the Farmer's Market

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August 27, 2010

Pork producers' intent under question, livestock interests in Colorado for USDA-DOJ workshop, Russia & US debating chlorine use and Mike Davis with Jonathan of Johnson's Peaches at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 26, 2010

USDA says fall harvest off to fast start, SDS growing problem in soybeans, the global impact of Russian drought, and nutritional information to be standard menu information. Mike Davis with John of Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 25, 2010

Egg inspection rules have changed, former USTR fears for US trade policy, HSUS's Pacelle goes back to Ohio, NPPC Board Member speaks out against proposed GIPSA changes, and Mike Davis with Monica Wood at State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 24, 2010

New egg farm issues egg recall, NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Mike Davis with Jeff Allen of Beth Moore's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 23, 2010

Mixico activates US pork tariffs, researchers determining profitability of natural beef, GIPSA proposal has impact on livestock marketing, food safety regualtion and Mike Davis with Scott Blount at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh

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August 19, 2010

Rain show up just in time in the Piedmont, Sanderson Farms expands into Kinston, and Mike Davis with Sandra of Steve's Plants at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 18, 2010

Animal rights groups get a 'recharge' at meeting in Washington, NPPC reacts to duties being imposed on imports by Mexico, and Ashley Knowell of Dean's Farm Market at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 17, 2010

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act substitute offered; Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler discusses EP; Scuppernong grapes and more from the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh

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August 16, 2010

Big crops, big demank higher prices, record coen production is good news, World Ag Outlook Board Chair says "Forget about a world wheat panic, NPPC calling for renewal of mandatory price reporting, and Mike Davis at the State Farmers' Market with Cynthia of Pee Dee Orchards.

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August 13, 2010

Russia may change mind on wheat export ban, Vilsack discusses administrations goal for doubling exports, ASA focuses on soy exports, H1N1 flu pandemic officially over, and Mike Davis with Charlie Russ of Backwood's Berries at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 12, 2010

Senator pleads rural dusts's case to EPA, sky-high grain prices not 2008, yet, corn, soybean crops staying steady but cotton dipping to heat, three traceability meetings set, and Mike Davis with Jeannie Moore at Jeannie's Produce at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 11, 2010

National animal ID rules being developed, another fight over pesticide spraying, wheat ban affects on demand, and administration pushing climate change legislation. Vicki of LuMil Vinyards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 10, 2010

John with Longhill Nursery at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 9, 2010

Yield expectations in August Crop Report expected to be more acurate, Senate Ag Committte holds 2012 Farm Bill hearing and Nancy Jo of Nancy Jo's Homemade at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 6, 2010

Russia throws up new roadblocks to US poultry exports, report looks at health care reform legistion and it's affect on rural America, celebrating National Farmers' Market Week in Southern Pines and Patricia Anderson of Ander's Natural Soaps in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 5, 2010

UNC halts animal lab expansion, Sarah Blackland, Manager of the Carborro Farmers' Market and Monica Wood of the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 4, 2010

Amendments of interest to ag possible in the Senate, soy considered a possible answer to Mexican obesity, BP oil spill could heat up climate change debate, climate change negotiations begin, and Meghan of Barefoot Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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August 3, 2010

AFBF Publick policy director discusses how election results could impact agriculture, our weekly visit with NC Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler and Vickie of Lu-Mil Vineyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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