Desirable traits such as high milk yields in dairy cattle or pest-resistance in crops have been repeatedly bred into our domestic animals and plant foods. Definition GM foods can be defined as foods in which the genetic makeup has been changed so that one or more desirable attribute of the food is enhanced. As soon as man learnt how to cultivate grains, fruits and vegetables and keep domestic animals, genetic manipulation of the characteristics of these food sources began. The lowdown on...

Omaha, now saddled with a three-game losing streak, took advantage of Burk s lone miscue by returning a tipped pass 24 yards for a touchdown that put the Beef up 20-14. Burk, in just his second game back from a knee injury, scorched the Beef for six touchdowns in a 56-44 win for Bloomington. Burk entertained the estimated 3,000 Beef fans from the outset by finding Reggie Gray on an 8-yard pass just 4 minutes into the game. Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are...

If we don't allow live sheep and cattle exports to countries where they will be brutally slaughtered someone else will. Conservatives will tell you that right is always right and wrong is always wrong and that Progressives are wishy washy flipper floppers for not understanding that. Saw a program the other day about a pimp in Manila who was buying 10-12 year old girls from poor families and forcing them to work as prostitute slaves. Lack values; in fact have no values if the truth be...

We re basically trying to promote general safety, general home safety and farm safety, said Ishman, a high school senior. Demonstrations and information was available for a wide range of topics including all terrain vehicle safety, tractor safety, lawn mower safety, large and small animal safety, chain saw safety, pesticide safety, weapon safety and home safety such as fire prevention and disaster preparedness. Demonstrations and information was available for a wide range of topics...

The $19,000 goal was met with this check and the countless other donations received for the team. After that, countless donations from businesses and individuals started to come in. The donation put the team above its fundraising goal. Pierce, New-Mac Electric, Tri-State Agri Service, Tommy and Nikki Whitehead, Missouri Guernsey Breeders, inc., Jeff Veraguth, Starstruck Show Cattle, Robert and Janice Perry, Barry and Kay Stevens, Steve and Vickie Brown, Toecky Registered Holsteins, Cash,...