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South Korean farmers assess fallout of major outbreak of foot and mouth disease
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease has plunged the South Korean farming sector into crisis mode, threatening the livelihoods of a generation of farmers and hitting consumers.
- February 28, 2011
- | Filed under Asia/Pacific, Agents & Toxins, and Agriculture
Mystery of 200 dead Wisconsin cows solved
Researchers find the cause of the mysterious deaths of 200 cows in Wisconsin: the sweet potato; the animals were killed by a poison found in spoiled sweet potatoes that were part of the cattle’s feed
- January 31, 2011
- | Filed under Agriculture
Michigan State Helping Iraq Rebuild Its Livestock
Michigan State helping Iraq rebuild its livestockChicago TribuneTopics include farm management, animal nutrition, biosecurity and modern breeding techniques. The project started this fall and is funded by the US …and more »
- January 3, 2011
- | Filed under Middle East, North America, and Agriculture
Fourth International Symposium on Agroterrorism announced
The fourth International Symposium on Agroterrorism is scheduled for 26-28 April 2011, at the Hyatt Regency and Westin Crown Center Hotels in Kansas City, Missouri; it will focus on the need closely to communicate and coordinate among private industry, law enforcement, government agencies, science, academia, and the health and medical professions in order to protect Read More »
- December 20, 2010
- | Filed under Agriculture
BIO Statement On USDA Announcement On Alfalfa EIS And Coexistence Issue
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa that evaluates the potential environmental effects of deregulating alfalfa engineered to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate. (This GE alfalfa is commonly referred to as Roundup Ready or “RR” alfalfa…
- December 20, 2010
- | Filed under North America and Agriculture