To decide the level of scrutiny a plant should get, the "risk-based" system will consider the type of product and the plant's record of food safety violations. No timetable has been set for shifting to the new inspection system, although the Agriculture Department is expected to release one within the next few weeks. Agriculture Department officials say the agency's 7,500 food safety inspectors conducted about 9.2 million inspections at about 6,000 plants last year. Recently, large batches...

Miscanthus is one of the leading candidates for dedicated energy crops for production of biofuels such as ethanol from lignocellulosic plant material. Mendel has relationships with leading agricultural, forestry and horticulture companies for the commercialization of improved seed and plant products, including Monsanto. Mendel is developing new seed products for the emerging bioenergy market, focused on seeds and feedstock products for the cellulosic ethanol industry. This acquisition...

The remainder was primarily comprised of group health and property and casualty placements with a small amount of personal lines and life thrown in for good measure. A few short years ago the Company placed virtually no crop insurance. It is not an oversight that crop is excluded from this list. More specifically, seasoned leadership is in place for all key product offerings - workers' compensation, health and benefits, crop, property and casualty, personal lines and life and the...

The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products, which are marketed under the "Powered by Tyson(r)" strategy. Tyson is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. Source:...

Prayers, songs, games, and a retelling of the Biblical story of Exodus precede a multi-course meal that can include hard-boiled eggs, gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup; a main course of brisket, fish, chicken or lamb; and special desserts like sponge cake and flourless tortes. Flexibility, forgiving recipes and advance preparation are the keys to a successful seder - or any other feast where you have numerous guests, multiple courses and you can t be certain when the food will be served....

The establishment of an art colony in the little farming community was a move that many domed to failure. Zeke and Marty work in sterling silver and combine the metal with precious and semi-precious stones, as well as common items such as shells, bone and rusted washers. Although for many years the couple worked in leather, their prize winning jewelry creations show the same style and creativity they've always been known for. They sell their hand crafted jewelry at art fairs across the...