EurekAlert (press release)
Tree-based buffers are an effective method for preventing runoff, however they can negatively affect crop yields. Based on years of research, University of Missouri scientists suggest farmers use buffers between crops and trees; this technique reduces ...

Food Safety News
Those wishing to comment on draft guidance for industry on inorganic arsenic levels in rice cereals for infants have 14 more days to do so. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that, because of maintenance on the Federal ...

Michigan State University Extension
Nutrition and food choices weigh heavily on parents' minds, and many are shocked and confused by recent reports of arsenic in rice cereal. Four questions can go along way in informing and equipping parents and cargivers: Why Now? and What are the facts ...

Chicago Tribune
... Services and Chicago Wilderness organization, will "strengthen the protection and development of the wildlife habitat in Cook County," said Mike McNamee, who leads bird walks for the forest preserves and is an Orland Grassland volunteer from ...

Kern Valley Sun
Moore said that the fairgrounds are open to all kinds of livestock including horses, cattle, chickens and anything else. He confirmed that the fairgrounds is willing to hold the livestock for as long as valley residents need their services. Moore ...
Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)