Genetically modified foods spread through U.S. kitchens
A Florida led report notes 60 to 70 percent of processed foods contain GM ingredients, with soybeans and corn widely grown from modified seeds. FDA says products are substantially equivalent. Restaurants face labeling gaps and consumer concern lingers despite scientific assurances.
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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando
Fla
U.S
United States
Congress
Larsen
Europe
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Michael Hansen
Consumers Union
Washington
Hansen
Ranchers facesnowbound cattle in Montana and North Dakota
In northeastern Montana near the Canadian border up to 5,000 cattle may be stranded in 8 foot snowdrifts after a severe ice and snow storm. Power lines were toppled, about 200 residents remained without electricity as crews worked to restore service and reach livestock amid rough terrain.
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Plentywood
Mont
Montana
North Dakota
Terry Angvick
Sheridan County
Russell Torgerson
Montana-North Dakota Line
Torgerson
Farm injuries to children rise in Wisconsin and beyond
Wisconsin reports three young victims in recent farm accidents highlighting the danger to children on farms. Experts note rising injuries nationwide and urge caution while families balance work and child safety on rural properties.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Nancy Esser
National Farm Medicine Center
Marshfield
Wis
John Shutske
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
United States
National Safety Council
Barbara Lee
Marshfield Center
National Children’s Center For Rural and Agricultural
Mark Purschwitz
University of Wisconsin-Madison
National Committee For
Minnesotans Market Hope in Mexican Trade Mission
Minnesota farmers and business leaders joined a trade mission to Guadalajara and Mexico City aiming to expand markets for canola and other crops. FarmConnect chair Art Brandli and Crookston coop CEO Brent Sorenson built connections, stressing relationships and long term collaborations with Mexican buyers.
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Knight Ridder
Guadalajara
Mexico
Art Brandli
Minnesota
Brandli
Warroad
Minn
FarmConnect
Brent Sorenson
Jesse Ventura
Gene Hugoson
Hugoson
Sorenson
Ventura
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Dick Larsen
Nature’s Table Cafe
Dale Bennett
Chamberlin’s Market & Cafe
Winter Park
FDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Academy of Sciences
Roberto Gonzalez
Nature’s
Travelers Building
Bill Schell
Sheridan Electric Cooperative
Baird
Jeannie Olinger
Patricia Dunkel
Baird Mts Company
New York Stock Exchange, Inc
SIPC
Robert W. Baird & Co
Third Avenue
5.E . Cedar Rapids
33Rd Ave
Norway
Walford
Krause
Wilbeck
Hesston
Killbros
Cart
David Bradley
Lumber & Iron
Axie
Kenneth Arp
Sandersteid
Marengo
Tom Sandersfeld
Altitude Systems Furniture
Allsteel
Niebro
Escot
Blairs Ferry
New Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Dubuque
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