The upmarket food store - which puts the emphasis firmly on organic produce - was immediately mobbed and few would doubt that it is a spectacular shopping experience. Overall, this place is probably OK if you are a professional chef, but I don t think it s any good for working-class mums with kids who make family meals. It was a great joy to see so many British producers given space and although some items are very expensive, there were some great bargains, such as the organic milk at 79p...

Some analysts even suggest that price controls on beef have created shortages because producers have elected to leave their cattle in the field, waiting for better prices. President Nestor Kirchner, who could seek re-election this fall, is widely acknowledged as having guided South America's economic sick man back to health. Whether navigating the arch-enemies of the Americas, or battling inflation at home, Kirchner governs as if the specter of economic doom were at the door. Nine million...

Report as offensive . Permalink By James 2 days ago Rating: 0 Great idea 'Jerry' lets hope they do stick together and help them out Report as offensive . Permalink By flowergal 2 days ago Rating: 1 Being sorry for the Morgans doesn't help as much as cash for a replacement cow would. Report as offensive . Permalink By James 2 days ago Rating: 0 Great idea 'Jerry' lets hope they do stick together and help them out Report as offensive . Permalink By flowergal 2 days ago Rating: 1 Being sorry...

Most people in agriculture follow a variation of Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment: they never criticize a fellow farmer. The industry is on pace to pass that standard later this year. Ethanol production is growing so fast it's leaped years ahead of what even the most optimistic politician thought possible. Corn is such a basic food source for livestock and poultry that any price change is felt immediately. Ethanol demand has pushed corn prices way up, and that's having political as well as...

Dairy in Pixley has lost its certification to sell organic milk after being targeted by a Wisconsin-based organics watchdog organization that accused the megadairy of skimping on pasture requirements. The Vander Eyk dairy is a "split operation" that includes 7,000 conventional cows and 3,000 organic animals, said Mark Kastel, senior farm policy analyst with Cornucopia. The complaints alleged the dairies were violating organic standards by confining their animals to pens and sheds rather...

While the state's support and emphasis on the renewable energy industry is well-documented, the indirect benefit to Minnesota's cattle industry is becoming increasingly important. Abundant feed and adequate water supplies combined with competitive market outlets provide Minnesota livestock producers a clear advantage over some regions of the country. Although the number of cattle and calves on feed in Minnesota (290,000 head) stayed about the same in 2006 over year earlier levels, only one...