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Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...n death than ever before due to mislabeled or undeclared fish byproducts," she said. "My USDA grant will enable me to develop a convenient and reliable tool to enforce FALCPA and protect tho...
The hygienic RFID Animal Ear Tags for livestock
in The RFID Weblog, on February 24, 2009
...n as we do. Whenever animals are tagged there is always a chance that they might get infected. Even USDA's RFID Animal-Tracking Project Report states that correct RFID animal tag application is ne...
Mandarin Oranges Contain Natural Decongestants
in Allergies, on November 20, 2008
...rab a couple of mandarin oranges. Apparently mandarin oranges contain natural decongestants .
The USDA tested mandarins from 10 different micro-climates in Placer County and what they found insi...
Sweet Deal at Origins!
in Are you a beauty?, on August 22, 2008
...anics™ the first full line of prestige skin care products to be certified under the USDA.
This offer is valid at all 130 Origins Retail stores and 425 Department store counters throughout th...
Erythritol, Natural Sugar Substitute: ZSweet® vs Truvia™
in Daily Diabetic, on August 20, 2008
...ven in trace amounts.
We offer ZSweet® that is made from either all natural or Certified USDA organic sugar. The erythritol is naturally cultured from sugar, infused with natural fruit extracts and t...
WHB - Grated Zucchini Salad
in Do you like to cook?, on June 21, 2008
Zucchini, zucchini and more zucchini.
We're enjoying it in abundance this week after the delivery of our first very green and zucchini laden CSA basket .
This zesty, shredded zucchini salad is an exhilarating starter on a hot summer's day.
It is my submission to this week's We...
Grant Awards Free Laptops to Native Hawaiians
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 10, 2008
... residents of Molokai the opportunity to qualify for a free laptop.
This effort is the result of a USDA Rural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine (RUS DS&T) grant. The grant enti...
Making Sense Of It All
in Do you like to cook?, on March 28, 2008
Being an informed, conscientious consumer these days can often be difficult. The labels on meat are confusing and can be misleading. What means what?
Here is a quick tutorial to help you make important, educated decisions while you're out shopping for meat.
Organic - animals get access t...
Product Alert: Applegate Farms Hotdogs
in Allergies, on February 12, 2008
...u can identify the affected packages by the establishment number "Est. 9574" inside the usda mark of inspection and a "use by" or "freeze by" date of JAN 15 08 .
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CSA's
in Do you like to cook?, on January 28, 2008
...ebsites or other information on local CSA's.
Some additional sources:
Local Harvest
The usda 's information on alternative farming
Green People's list
Food Connect (in Au...
Vitamin A Against Type 1 Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on December 29, 2007
In a laboratory mice study, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown (for the first time) that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes .
Common dietary sources of Vitamin A are pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, carrots, among others...and...
Reducing Intake of Refined Carbs May Delay Progression of AMD
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2007
...often leading to partial or total blindness .
Now, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA human nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University , Eating fewer refined car...
Where do I get my leads?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 25, 2007
... sale of organic milk by the company.
This past April, Aurora officials received a notice from the USDA detailing multiple and "willful" violations of federal organic law that were found by...
Don't have a cow, but that milk isn't organic
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 25, 2007
...c calves to replenish the milking herd."
Now fast forward to today. Long story short, the USDA conducted a year-long investigation, found 14 willful violations of "organic" code, a...
Dietary Supplements, Beneficial for Over 50s
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 23, 2007
Diet alone is not enough for those over 50 and will only get adequate amounts of several vitamins and minerals if they regularly take dietary supplements.
According to Researcher Rhonda Sebastian from the US Department of Agriculture :
"... from diet alone a significantly smaller propo...
The Meatrix
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on September 19, 2007
...e, I say the "e" added in the title stands for "eeeew".
According to the 1999 USDA Beefpacker Concentration Report [pdf], "In 1996, 79 percent of cattle were slaughtered at ...
Die Landwirte fahren als Gewinner aus der Finanzkrise
in Das Börsen Weblog, on September 15, 2007
... Ein Grund könnten die neuen Schätzungen des amerikanischen Landwirtschaftsministeriums sein. Das USDA erwartet nun, dass die amerikanischen Farmer in diesem Jahr deutlich mehr verdienen: 87,1 Milliar...
Forestry official under judicial fire over fire-retardants
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 28, 2007
Former paper lobbyist , now Agriculture Undersecretary (a position which oversees the U.S. Forest Service), Mark Rey , is under some serious fire from U.S. District Judge Donald W. Malloy in Missoula , Montana.
Mark Rey was given from February of 2006 until August 8, 2007 to complete a r...
To Market, To Market
in Do you like to cook?, on August 24, 2007
I've always been enamored with farmers markets. I'm captivated by the bustling activity, tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors.
I love perusing the stalls and picking out the freshest, ripest fruit and vegetables on offer, and could make a morning out of wandering around and sampling ch...
From Poultry Litter to Biodiesel
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 20, 2007
...if the bedding material used were mostly hardwood shavings.
Source: Virginia Tech News .
Photo: USDA , Credit: Stephen Ausmus.
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Consumption of High-Glycemix-Index Foods Increases Risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2007
...o Allen Taylor, PhD, director of the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University :
"Our result...
Dengue Mosquito Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...r dengue fever.
More details from the press release at EurekAlert and Reuters report .
Photo: USDA ...
Grape Consumption May Protect Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 16, 2007
...innings from laboratory animals.
According to principal investigator Susan J. Zunino, Ph.D. of the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Western Human Nutrition Research Center in Davis, Californi...
USDA Announces $128 Million Available for Medical Distance Learning and Telemedicine in Rural Communities
in The Online Universities Weblog, on April 6, 2007
...mprove," Dorr said via a video teleconference with health care providers in five states over a USDA-financed telemedicine network. "With these systems in place, rural residents will be able ...
Copper for your Bones
in Well Woman Blog, on March 14, 2007
... people, they lose calcium from their bones," explains Hank Lukaski, assistant director of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. "We also know copper is important in bone formation."...
Product Recall: Ranchers Reserve Island Soy Sliced Boneless Beef Short Ribs
in Allergies, on March 2, 2007
...y Sliced Boneless Beef Short Ribs" carry the establishment number "86J" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The product was distributed in 25-oz. to 34-oz. retail packages in Arizo...
OHV Area: Corral Canyon, Cleveland National Forest, Ca
in Under My Helmet, on February 28, 2007
The Cleveland National Forest is the southern-most National Forest in California with 460,000 acres of land. The Corral Canyon OHV Area (closed due to the Horse which burned over 16,000 acres) is set to re-open roughly 1/3 of the area on March 1, 2007 according to the San Diego Of-Roa...
Product Alert: Gerber Graduates for Toddlers
in Allergies, on February 6, 2007
...bers between and including 0858 and 1053
establishment number P-19076 is printed inside the USDA seal of inspection
Gerber GRADUATES FOR TODDLERS, lil' entrees, beef ravioli in tom...
Improving Crop Plants Through Genomics
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2007
Current research on the genetic improvement of crops have been highlighted in the January 2007 issue of Agricultural Research magazine . PSNL scientists are applying genomics and related sciences such as proteomics and computational biology to improve the nutritional value of leading cr...
Wheat Alternative for the Wheat Allergic: Sweet Potato Flour
in Allergies, on January 29, 2007
Agricultural Research Service chemists have developed a rice- and sweet potato flour pancakes that are acceptable and safe for those with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and wheat allergies. Not only did they find a suitable substitute for wheat flour, the new formulation turned out to be e...
New Study Further Supports Beta-Glucan's Anti-diabetes Benefits
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 8, 2007
...bre) decreased the glucose and insulin response in overweight men.
Lead author Kay Behall from the USDA ARS in Beltsville, maryland , stated:
"Acute consumption of barley beta-glucan, bu...
Probiotics Boost Immune System and Nutrient Absorption, Animal Studies Say
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when added to foods or dietary supplements in sufficient numbers have been proven beneficial in more ways than one.
In two separate animal studies conducted by scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) (the U.S. Department of Agricultur...
Pterostilbene: Berry Compound that Suppresses Cancer-Causing Enzyme
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
...has been found to have health benefits including being a cancer inhibitor.
Recent findings at the USDA/ARS further supported this claim which found that the compound strongly suppresses a type of e...
Eating More Fish = Less Chance of Dementia?
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 4, 2007
...ntal deterioration.
Schaefer (a physician specializing in nutrition and health with the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, Mass.) and his co-autho...
Which Pole would you prefer?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 27, 2006
...about it. I'll have to move to the North of South Pole ...
In 2000, researchers at the USDA published the results of a study to test the effects of increased CO2 on pollen production in r...
Edible Anti-microbial Food Wrap from Apple Puree and Oregano Oil
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 17, 2006
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Scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the University of Lleida in Spain have developed an edible coating for fresh fruits and vegetables . Not only is it a promising a...
Product Alert: Grandma's Original Recipes Chicken Salad
in Allergies, on August 31, 2006
...cluded in this recall:
Each label bears the establishment number " P-2447 " inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Each case bears the code " 2632323 ."
Each label also include...
NoNAIS.org - We Don't Need No Stinking Tags
in The RFID Weblog, on July 26, 2006
... active advocacy outreach effort.
So, what is this NAIS they are fighting? NAIS is described on a USDA website this way :
"As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard U.S. animal health, USDA ...
Corn, Soy, and Switchgrass as Biofuels
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 20, 2006
It seems that the topic of Alternative fuels are high on the list of hot topic the last few days. Here are some discussion threads I found on the web:
GreenCarCongress discusses the use of microbial fuel cells (MFC) to convert corn stover directly into electricity.
ARS researchers are lo...
Manchester United Stars to Be Tracked Via RFID
in The RFID Weblog, on July 6, 2006
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If a recent report from UK is to be believed it states that it might be possible for the USDA to use RFID tags and satellites for tracking individuals from space. As per Manchester Evenin...
Calorie Count: Social Networking for Weight Loss
in The Social Networking Weblog, on May 13, 2006
...in pizza " and other calorie in food searches. He didn't find anything. So, he tapped the USDA databases and started a search site. Since 2003, it has expanded into a full blown tool for ind...
Business Links
in Businesspundit, on May 10, 2006
Here is a dump of stuff I've wanted to blog but don't have time.
Brand autopsy has advertising's punch in the face , with a funny cartoon from Hugh . Follow the link to John's old post too.
Dr. Hunter presents lessons from Agency.com , an interesting case study.
Stev...
Two New Varieties of Non-Allergenic Soybeans
in Allergies, on May 6, 2006
...ther traditional approaches as well.
Alas, researchers from the University of Illinois and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service have been rewarded. After screening more than 16,000 soybean l...
USDA Approves Inovocox Vaccine Against Chicken Coccidiosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2006
... $15M-facility in Scotland County.
Read the full report from Herald Sun: Embrex vaccine receives USDA approval .
[Photo: Inovoject consistently, accurately and gently inoculates 20,000 to 50,000 e...
LUMA™ Cervical Imaging System Received USDA PMA
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 17, 2006
MediSpectra, Inc. received USFDA approval for its PMA (premarket approval) application for LUMA™ Cervical Imaging System, the first optical imaging device approved as an aid to clinicians examining women with abnormal Pap tests. This non-contact optical imaging device is expected to reduce the ...
Lactose Intolerance
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 13, 2006
...he need not go through life without calcium (which he/she needs for good, strong bones). The USDA has a nifty Milk for Kids with Lactose Intolerance to help your child's calcium needs.
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US Department of Agriculture Faces Lawsuit Over Biotech Alfalfa
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 17, 2006
...egulatory clearance for Monsanto's genetically engineered herbicide-resistant alfalfa. Now, the USDA is facing the heat as a coalition of farmers, consumers and environmental activists filed a law...
HOOF-Prints To Track Brucellosis Outbreaks
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 9, 2006
...OOF-prints from the ARS News and January issue of the Agricultural Research magazine .
Photo: USDA ARS ...
whole grains-rich diet in older adults lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 6, 2006
...n the January issue of american journal of clinical nutrition , researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) found that consuming a die...
Equine West Nile Vaccine Production In Tobacco
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 2, 2006
...aims to have received the world's first regulatory approval for a plant-made vaccine from the USDA, there have been other recent successes in producing vaccines against the plague and anthrax ,...
Biofuel Gets Mixed Reviews
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2006
This entry is submitted by Gloria Gamat, via Creative Reporter . "Ethanol fuel from plants may be more efficient that petrol, but for now it offers only marginal environmental benefits", states the first line in the recent Nature News .
Ethanol produced from the sugar in corn o...
Perilipin Gene Variant Prevents Weight Loss In Obese Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 14, 2005
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Researchers from the Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University identified a variation in the perilipin gene t...
Border Protection
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 7, 2005
Many times, I have seen travelers stopped at the immigration with their bags wide open, being checked for goods that should have been left behind. A lot of these are innocent mistakes. Young backpackers with their rasta hairdo, in trouble for bringing back something that was thought of ...
Industrial Scale Production of Succinate from Genetically Engineered E. coli
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 24, 2005
After receiving an $80,000 award from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture , an industrial scale production of succinate from genetically engineered E.coli will commence in Kansas, USA.
"Succinate is a high-priority chemica...
RFID to Fight Mad Cow Disease
in The RFID Weblog, on June 17, 2005
...f the most recent concerns and the impact on markets and stocks.
The Washington Post suggests the USDA is being vague in its reasons for re-testing for mad cow disease in brain tissue from a cow de...