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Nothings fishy at the hatchery, inside dark freezers	9.7.2012	Durango Herald
Why does the refrigerator have a light but the freezer doesnt? Its hard to find the Popsicles at night during this hot, hot summer. Tori EdisonThe conventional wisdom blames conventional light bulbs, which generate heat as they come on.
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Judge rules Delta farmer's use of pesticides a form of trespassing	7.7.2012	Denver Post: Local
Judge rules Delta farmer's use of pesticides a form of trespassing
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Developers envision corporate retreat at Strawberry	18.6.2012	Salt Lake Tribune
By brett prettyman The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jun 17, 2012 04:35PM MDT Heber City • Burke Roney has a dream of bringing families together at a 7,000-acre development of cabins, lodges, nature centers and a working cattle ranch near Soldier Creek Dam on Strawberry Reservoir. But Roney faces numerous obstacles before his dream can become a reality, and cabin owners already in the area say his dream may quash theirs. Roney envisions Strawberry Ranch as a setting for family reunions and corporate retreats — a place where businesses can hold meetings yet allow employees... ...
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Corporations boost agricultural research funding	7.6.2012	Headlines: All Headlines
COLUMBIA, Mo.—The gap between federal support for agricultural research at large public universities and private investment continues to grow—and the divide comes with increased threats to academic freedom and more instances of meddling in the lab, a new research report suggests.
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Mail-order chickens linked to 300 cases of salmonella	4.6.2012	Durango Herald
ATLANTA Those cute mail-order chicks that wind up in childrens Easter baskets and backyard farms have been linked to more than 300 cases of salmonella in the U.S. mostly in youngsters since 2004.
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Salmonella outbreak tied to chicks; 93 ill	1.6.2012	Denver Post: National News Headlines
ATLANTA—A new salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 100 people has been traced to mail-order chicks from Ohio, health officials said Thursday.
Monti promises aid for quake-hit farms, factories	22.5.2012	Denver Post: National News Headlines
ROME—Italian Premier Mario Monti has promised to help small businesses, especially factories and farms, in northern Italy that are hurting after an earthquake.
The time for oysters	16.5.2012	From the Blogs
Increasing ocean acidity spells trouble for shellfish
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Recycling diesel emissions for farm fertilizer?	10.5.2012	High Country News Most Recent
Canadian farmer Greg Lewis, fed up with the failures of synthetic fertilizer, has invented a system called Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology, a tractor add-on that recycles diesel emissions into fertilizer.
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Weld County fire burns egg hatchery and chickens	1.5.2012	Headlines: All Headlines
Fire crews fought a blaze involving four buildings at a egg farm northeast of Keenesburg this afternoon.
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NM governor asks feds to stop horse slaughterhouse	14.4.2012	Denver Post: National News Headlines
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said Friday she is asking federal officials not to allow a southeastern New Mexico company to open the nation's first slaughterhouse for horses since 2007.
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Gagging for ag	31.3.2012	Salt Lake Tribune
Published Mar 30, 2012 04:15PM MDT The Utah Legislature’s decision to bow to the interests of powerful agricultural corporations by outlawing whistleblower investigations at factory farms highlights just how much these notoriously cruel facilities have to hide (“Herbert signs so-called ‘ag-gag’ bill,” Tribune, March 20). By criminalizing the efforts of those who document animal abuse, public health concerns and worker safety problems on factory farms, this “ag-gag” law will convert Utah’s factory farms into safe havens for unethi... ...
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The superweeds are coming!	22.3.2012	From the Blogs
Roundup-resistant weeds are on the increase across the U.S. The situation is bad; the solution to fix it looks worse
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The superweeds are coming!	22.3.2012	From the Blogs
Roundup-resistant weeds are on the increase across the U.S. The situation is bad; the solution to fix it looks worse
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Hiding animal cruelty	15.3.2012	Salt Lake Tribune
Published Mar 15, 2012 01:01AM MDT Last week, the Utah Legislature passed the Agricultural Operation Interference bill that prohibits taking photographs or video on an animal factory farm (“Bill passes to ban farm photos under ‘false pretenses,’” Tribune, March 7). But why is it “interfering” to simply take a photograph? If I take a picture of the day-to-day activities of a gardener, teacher or real estate agent, no one would say I’m “interfering” with their business. Factory farms, on the other hand, are similar to criminal en... ...
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No farm field trips	10.3.2012	Salt Lake Tribune
Published Mar 10, 2012 01:01AM MDT Re “Bill passes to ban farm photos under ‘false pretenses’” (Tribune, March 8): In a strange move, our legislators amended Utah’s “ag-gag” bill so that children on a field trip to a factory farm could take photographs. Except there are no field trips to the modern factory farms, where the overwhelming majority of America’s meat, eggs and dairy products are now produced. Animals on these factories are crammed into tiny cages so small they cannot even turn around. Egg-laying hens have their beaks... ...
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Corporate giving, 3/04/12	4.3.2012	Headlines: All Headlines
Bellco on Thursday announced a gift of $100,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies for the acquisition of two produce dehydration units on the Western Slope that will enable FBR to dehydrate thousands of pounds of fruit and produce that would otherwise go to waste.
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Wodraska: Lose weight organically	1.3.2012	Salt Lake Tribune
By Lya Wodraska The Salt Lake Tribune Published Mar 1, 2012 01:01AM MDT When people ask me how to lose weight, I ask them if they eat organic foods. Most are surprised that it matters. But there are at least two reasons for eating as much organic food as possible — besides the fact that it’s better for the planet. Some studies have shown that organic food is more nutritious — although some experts dispute that. Other studies have shown that the chemicals, pesticides and hormones found in non-organic foods add stress to the body. Stress can make you lethargic, affec... ...
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Greener Pastures: Film examines Monsanto's role	27.2.2012	Vail Colorado: Columnists
In a recent new Web feature, The Union for Concerned Scientists (UCS) shows how agribusiness giant Monsanto fails to deliver on its claims that its genetically engineered Roundup Ready seed and herbicide system will lead to an agricul ...
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ConAgra Foods acquiring Del Monte Canada	18.1.2012	Denver Post: Business
OMAHA, Neb.—ConAgra Foods Inc. is making another international deal by acquiring Del Monte Canada.
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