Some senators, for instance, want farmers who receive traditional subsidies for crops such as rice and cotton to be able to plant fruits and vegetables on certain land. The money would buy fruits and vegetables for school lunches, boost overseas advertising, finance organic agriculture research and more. Nonetheless, the Senate's starting farm bill package locks in one crucial conceptual victory for fruit and vegetable growers. This essentially becomes the minimum amount fruit and...

The bill includes $3 billion nationwide over the next five years, one-third of which would go to programs that provide fresh fruits and vegetables in public school cafeterias. She talked to reporters Thursday, praising the fruit and vegetable funding as "excellent farm and food policy for Michigan," and called the increase a "really important reform in the farm bill. About two-thirds of the Senate farm bill would pay for nutrition programs, such as food stamps and subsidized public school...

Malaysia's economy is riding high on a commodities boom, but public anger over rising prices and a looming US slowdown could spell trouble for the government as it heads towards elections. Malaysia's economy is riding high on a commodities boom, but public anger over rising prices and a looming US slowdown could spell trouble for the government as it heads towards elections. On a national level, robust prices for Malaysia's vast exports of palm oil and rubber are supporting economic...

Fabulous fall flavors Pumpkins and sweet potatoes are as season perfect as autumn leaves, Halloween and Thanksgiving Wednesday, October 24, 2007 JO ELLEN O'HARA News staff writer Pam Hazelrig lives on a farm with her family and witnesses firsthand the bounty of fall's harvest. Fabulous fall flavors Pumpkins and sweet potatoes are as season perfect as autumn leaves, Halloween and Thanksgiving Wednesday, October 24, 2007 JO ELLEN O'HARA News staff writer Pam Hazelrig lives on a farm with her...

The tender slices of pork topped with ebony-hued prunes and crimson apple slices in the sweet, yet tart, cider sauce made a distinctive fall main course. For sides you could garnish the pork with pairings of haricots verts and buttered carrots, or roasted butternut squash and wild rice. I decided to serve roasted pork tenderloins with prunes and apples. Heat oil in a large, flameproof roasting pan until hot, then brown tenderloins on all sides, turning often, about 5 minutes. Add a green...