So far no injuries have been reported from any of the recalled products. The affected beans were sold nationwide under: Albertson's, Happy Harvest, Best Choice, Food Club, Bogopa, Valu Time, Hill Country Fare, HEB, Laura Lynn, Kroger, No Name, North Pride, Shop N Save, Shoppers Valu, Schnucks, Cub Foods, Dierbergs, Flavorite, IGA, Best Choice and Thrifty Maid. The affected beans were sold nationwide under: Albertson's, Happy Harvest, Best Choice, Food Club, Bogopa, Valu Time, Hill Country...

The enthusiasm for biofuel production has cooled significantly -- and the great irony for producers is that it is the very drive for alternative fuels that has pushed raw material costs out of sight. It is capped at $1 million, which producers expect will get them through the end of the year. The other problem, of course, is the rocketing price of agriculture commodities, tied to the value ethanol production has put on corn. It will also act as quality control center for locally produced...

The two-day educational program is combined with a trade show featuring more than 50 exhibitors, a hay growers auction and an agricultural tour on Dec. Critical issues to be addressed include current industry trends, the status of the dairy industry, applications on dairy manures to alfalfa, genetically modified organisms and environmental issues. The agenda includes up-to-date information about alfalfa production and utilization. As special session of Genetically Engineered Crops and...

Fields which last growing season produced up to two bales an acre likely will barely produce a quarter of that this year, Gibson said. While crop farmers are seeing their fields wilt and wither, it s livestock and poultry farmers who are taking big hits, Gibson said. cherishwilson@shelbystar.com SHELBY Steve Gibson s eyes squint against the sun s glare as he surveys the acres of pitiful-looking cotton plants. As an agriculture extension agent for the county, Gibson sees the toll the heat...

Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and are optimistic that they will do the right thing when the bill reaches the Senate, which, in Witherbee s view, would be to increase benefits for the program and make it easier for needy people to access more in food stamps, while also saving for their own retirement or educations for their children. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and are optimistic that they will do the right thing when the bill reaches the Senate, which, in Witherbee s view, would be...