Monthly Archives: February 2007

Agricultural Podcast Directory Now Available at FarmerFeeds.com

PRWeb February 12, 2007 FarmerFeeds.Com has been launched as the first website designed to help the farm media communicate better with farmers and the agriculture industry. Portage la Prairie, MB (PRWeb) February 12, 2007 — Portage la Prairie MB – … Continue reading

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Consumer – Farmer Price Difference for “rbST-Free” Milk Demonstrates Retail Price Gouging

Terry Etherton Blog Chad Dechow Assistant Professor of Dairy Cattle Genetics Department of Dairy and Animal Science The Pennsylvania State University Excerpt… The evil “Big Oil” companies are under threat of legislation and Congressional investigation for profiteering because they dare … Continue reading

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Biotech cotton offers protection against pest

Checkbiotech By Ken Alltucker February 6, 2007 Excerpt… Farmers say genetically modified seeds help guard state’s crop by keeping bugs at bay. Americans are distrustful when scientists begin tinkering with the food supply by altering crops or cloning animals. But … Continue reading

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Should We Believe the Latest UN Climate Report?

The UN Climate Change panel is asserting—again—that humans are overheating the planet. Again, they have no evidence to support their claim—but they want the U.S. to cut its energy use by perhaps 80 percent just in case. Stabilizing greenhouse gases … Continue reading

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Taking Away Modern Technologies from Dairy Farmers Hurts the Environment

Troy L. Ott, Ph.D., PAS Associate Professor of Reproductive Biology Department of Dairy and Animal Science The Pennsylvania State University February 5, 2007 Excerpt… Hold on to your wallets ladies and gentlemen. A number of large dairy processors are getting … Continue reading

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John Block Reports from Washington

John Block January 25, 2007 Transcript of radio broadcast from Washington… The St. Louis Post Dispatch quotes a mother buying milk. Here’s what she has to say: “I’m not sure what it is, but I think it’s bad.” So, what … Continue reading

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Consumer Group Urges Attention to Existing Rules on rBST Milk Labels

nclnet.org January 26, 2007 Excerpt… WASHINGTON, DC — The nation’s oldest consumer group is urging the federal government to get involved in the current controversy surrounding milk labels, saying the practice of unqualified “hormone-free” labels can confuse consumers and may … Continue reading

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Starbucks and Hormone Free Milk

AgInfo Susan Allen January 30 2007 I have got to give em credit, they just don’t give up …While you and I go about the process of daily living… little “tiddly-wink” activist keep tampering with our food choices! Our lattes … Continue reading

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Help poor families: Stop deceptive milk labeling

The Des Moines Register By Kevin Marchman Special to the Register February 1, 2007 Excerpt… A bag of fresh apples costs a lot more than a bag of cheese puffs. And guess what most kids prefer? Feeding your children healthful … Continue reading

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