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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1997
Page
8
Ashley Dunbar of Richmond exhibited a crossbred steer that topped 92 entries to win the beef carcass contest at the 1997 Kansas Junior Livestock Show. The 1,201 lb live steer produced a 775 lb carcass graded low choice with a yield grade of 1.48 and a 16-inch ribeye, earning a $300 prize and a plaque.
Government teams in Hong Kong culled and disposed of hundreds of thousands of chickens and other birds as part of a 24 hour drive to stamp out a mystery influenza virus AH5N1. Vendors faced bans until safety is confirmed while critics question the strategy's effectiveness.
President Clinton plans a fiscal year budget rise for food safety to 817 million, an increase of 71 million, with 41 million for USDA meat testing, 25 million for FDA import inspections, and 5 million for CDC illness detection. The move follows food safety concerns after tainted berries and recalled beef.
Center's Ernie Miller Nature Center sells bug based treats for crunch loving eaters. Larvets mealworm larvae from Hotfix and chocolate covered crickets trend with insect candies from Hotlix. Entomologists note most insects are edible and nutritious, while critics fear gross factor. Public nat uralist Erik Frank and experts discuss future food options and potential shifts in American eating norms.
A GAO study found no overall national shortage of agricultural workers, though localized gaps may exist for certain crops or regions. The report, obtained by The New York Times, notes about 40 percent of U S farm workers are illegal but asserts ample overall supply.
A Senate study led by Sen. Tom Harkin finds that large scale livestock operations generate vast animal waste, with 130 times more manure than human waste and no national standards. It cites impaired rivers from runoff, 670,000 fish killed by waste spills, and argues for federal rules as farms size up.
Washington AP reports South Korea moves to conserve dollars threatening its booming American wine trade. A bottle of U S wine costs about 10 dollars locally but 22 in discount stores and 46 to 64 in supermarkets and hotel restaurants due to taxes duties and distribution costs.
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