Some of these colonies, with 40,000 to 60,000 bees per colony, suffered winter losses heavier than normal from the mysterious disease that hit the southern states this winter, he said. That means the food would not be produced without bees. He said South Dakota crops for the most part are not as reliant on bees as are citrus groves, other fruit trees, almonds, carrots and numerous other vegetables. An unidentified malady is destroying conventional honeybees, like those that produced 10....

IBWA actively supports comprehensive curbside recycling programs and partners with other beverage and food companies, municipalities, and the recycling industry and seeks to educate consumers about recycling and work to increase all recycling to reduce litter. This global appreciation of water also recognizes the fact that all consumer products use water as an ingredient or in production, including foods and beverages. IBWA actively supports comprehensive curbside recycling programs and...

Only by regularly replenishing soil with the nutrients and carbon embedded in animal waste and plant remains can growers farm the same piece of ground year in and year out and avoid the need to plow under new acreage, let land lie fallow for long periods of time or apply synthetic nitrogen. Only by regularly replenishing soil with the nutrients and carbon embedded in animal waste and plant remains can growers farm the same piece of ground year in and year out and avoid the need to plow...

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But the recent urge to maximize biofuel production from these feedstocks has boomed the value of these agricultural products, making them more expensive. Enlarge picture The problem of the plastic contamination could be solved by biodegradable polymers made of poultry feathers, a solution that would also decrease costs in poultry industry. Feathers and bad eggs are currently employed in low-value animal feed or are simply disposed, but their cost is paid by the consumers. The challenge in...