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Posted on July 4, 2010
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State and federal agriculture officials have begun surveying residential properties in parts of Niagara County, hoping they won't find signs of a serious plant virus affecting fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs.
Posted on July 4, 2010
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RALEIGH - At least two companies with a Triangle connection have joined the entrepreneurial response to the troubles in the Gulf, both proposing to enlist microbes to digest the spreading plumes of crude.
Posted on July 4, 2010
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Large grocery chains say they're scrambling to keep up with demand for locally produced food. But they face a tough challenge. They require large volumes of inventory, and many local growers face limits in what they can supply.
Posted on July 4, 2010
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With the rise in popularity of locally grown foods has come increased use of those foods in area restaurants.
Posted on June 30, 2010
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A compromise over a proposed farm animal measure on the Nov. 2 statewide ballot was reached Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland, the Humane Society of the United States and Ohio agricultural leaders.
Posted on June 30, 2010
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The Oregon Department of Justice announced Wednesday a settlement agreement with Pacific Nutritional Foods Inc. of Tualatin.
Posted on June 30, 2010
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A St. Louis County jury awarded $7.6 million Monday to Monsanto Co. in the agriculture biotech company's breach-of-contract lawsuit against ConocoPhillips. (MON)
Posted on June 30, 2010
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Monsanto saw its third-quarter net income fall nearly 44 percent as sales of its Roundup herbicide plummeted and it took on $86 million in restructuring expenses. (MON)
Posted on June 30, 2010
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Senator Charles Schumer is asking the federal government to intensify its efforts against the emerald ash borer in New York.
Posted on June 29, 2010
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ML Macadamia Orchards LP is buying another Hawaii macadamia nut farm for $12.5 million.