NDSU scientist tones down bean gas problem through enzymes
Sam Chang of North Dakota State University studies breaking down flatulence sugars in beans to reduce gas and improve acceptability in adult and baby foods. The project departs on enzymatic treatment of ground pinto beans during dehydration with aim to create a tastier, gas-friendly bean product. Funding from the Nor tharvest Bean Growers Association supports a graduate assistant as work progresses toward a scalable process.
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Jack Sullivan
Iateu Press
Fargo
N.D
Sam Chang
Chang
North Dakota State University
NDSU
Northarvest Bean Growers Association
Tim Courneya
Food Science
Garden State nurseries redefine New Jersey agriculture
Suburban sprawl and affluence lift nurseries to the state’s top farm revenue source. Nursery and greenhouse crops soared from 1,235 farms in 1982 to 2,826 in 1997, with sales rising from 91 million to 278 million dollars. Experts note high value per acre and shifting to container plants and ornamental species to meet demand.
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Millville
N.J
New Jersey
Jersey
National Agricultural Statistics Service
New Blood
Soji Adelaja
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers University
Agricultural School
Roger and
Chris Ruske
Cumber
Bush to Attend World Pork Expo in Des Moines
President George Bush will visit the 2002 World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to speak to pork producers during a Friday public appearance. The three day event opens Thursday with attendance expected over 50 000 and more than 2 000 international guests from 50 countries.
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Gazette News Services
George Bush
Des Moines
Bush
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Dave Roper
National Pork Producers Council
Public-sector agricultural research urged to broaden focus
A National Research Council and USDA report argues publicly funded research should expand beyond productivity to aid diverse farmers including part-time and organic producers. It calls for interdisciplinary work, evaluation of social impacts, and emphasis on public goods like clean water and air.
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National Research Council
USDA
Board On Agriculture and Natural Resources
Global Pig Veterinary Congress and Iowa Farm Bureau events
Nearly 2 000 swine industry professionals from 50 countries attend the International Pig Veterinary Society Congress at Iowa State University through Wednesday, with 194 speakers. Farm Bureau leaders meet June 13-14 in West Des Moines for policy development and business sessions. Also, ISU Extension shifts crops specialist Mike White to a half-time viticulture post in Indianola to support grape production. a 4-H Social is set for Saturday at Johnson County Fairgrounds. Kayla Greiner receives a $1 000 ISF 4-H Scholarship. and ISU releases its annual cash rent survey via county extensions and ISU publications.
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State University
Congress
Global Technology For Health Assurance
Iastate
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau
West Des Moines
Iowa State University Extension
Mike White
Warren County
Indianola
Mlwhite
Viticulture
Iowa State University
Extension.iastate.edu
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Courneya
By Linda A. Johnson
Land Nurseries
Adelaja
Rutgers
Roger Ruske
Christopher
Cumberland County
Nap.edu
Namoo
Fred Kirschenmann
Leopold Center For Sustainable Agriculture
Cornelia Flora
North Central Regional Center For Rural Development
Ence
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Kayla Greiner
Harper
Iowa Foundation For Agriculture Advancement
Keokuk County
Eugene and
Karen Greiner
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