coli bacteria have reached levels not seen in several years, according to food safety experts, sickening 14 people in six Western states and raising concerns that meat production standards have slipped. coli strain O157:H7, a bacterium that lives in cow's intestines, occur with more regularity in late spring and early summer, food experts say, when temperatures rise and more cattle appear to carry the bacteria, which the animals tolerate. The recalls have involved more than 6 million...

The condition of most crops fell slightly from a week ago, although nearly all the areas of the state received some rain during the week. Eighty-three percent of field Corn was ranked in good or excellent condition, while 77 percent of the soybean crop was in good to excellent condition. The weekly crop report from the Minnesota field office of the U-S-D-A says nearly half of Minnesota's wheat, oats, and barley have reached the heading stage, with a small percentage turning ripe. For corn,...

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Most producers have more than one species and many producers manage livestock for their customers, neighbors, absentee landowners, and family members. In addition to the USDA, Champion Innovations is working with government education agencies to provide their curriculum to agricultural educators to teach students in public high schools, colleges, and universities. These programs provide source and/or age verification of livestock using an automated and secured record management system....

During his 10-year tenure at Bank of America, Farney gained extensive experience in brand management while helping the company navigate two name changes due to bank mergers. Farney brings a wealth of knowledge and creative experience in advertising, brand management and team development to the new position. In addition to roles at public relations and communications agencies, he also has served on corporate branding and communications teams for companies such as Bank of America. He has...