Simple Breakfast Cost Increases
Washington AP reports May prices for a basic breakfast of eggs toast and orange juice rose 5.5 to 9 percent year over year, with egg farmers gaining most from higher farm prices. The Agriculture Department notes middleman costs fell 1.7 percent from April, while farmers’ share rose 3.7 percent. Orange juice saw notable shifts as processors and retailers captured portions of the price rise.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Hearings Open on Agricultural Research Trends
Washington AP Two House Science and Technology subcommittees begin background hearings on agricultural research as the Ford administration emphasizes the area. Chaired by Rep. James Symington and Rep. Ray Thornton, they conclude recent food shortages point to long term trends, not mere distribution issues, with six more days of hearings to follow starting today September 2.
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Washington
House Science and Technology Committee
Ford Administration
James W. Symington
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Ray Thorton
D-Ark
Forage-Fed Beef Can Be Good and Tender
University of Missouri Columbia food scientist Dr. Harold Hedrick says leaner forage-fed beef will rise as grain use declines and consumer fat demand drops. He notes tenderness depends on age handling and cooking, and offers grass-fed cooking tips like butter brushing and lower roast temps.
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Columbia
USDA
University of Missouri-Columbia
Harold Hedrick
Hedrick
Landscape Needled Evergreens Shape Home Gardens
Needled evergreens offer more landscape shapes than other plant groups including creeping, spreading, globe and upright forms. Junipers especially provide low ground cover and edging, while yews and arborvitae supply spreading and globe shapes. Proper pruning and thoughtful placement prevent overgrowth on front foundations and corner plantings.
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Andorra
von Ehren
Missouri warns on seed act violations and PVPA protections
Missouri Department of Agriculture cautions farmers and seed sellers about violations of the Federal Seed Act and Plant Variety Protection Act. Don Doyle notes reports of uncertified seed sold as certified under variety names, with civil action possible for infringements. Farmers are advised to seek guidance from the department or USDA on seed laws and certification procedures.
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Missouri Department of Agriculture
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Don Doyle
Bureau of Feed, Seed and Warehousing
Doyle
Agricultural Marketing Panel
USDA
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