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In the mid-1980s, an outbreak of BSE in the United Kingdom resulted in the slaughter of thousands of infected cows and collapse of the cattle and beef markets. Economic millstones Weedon said the loss of the export market with the discovery of BSE in Canada in 2003 and the rise in the value of the "loonie," as the Canadian dollar coin is known for the engraved loon on its head, have been "economic millstones that are tough to bear. BSE, also known as mad cow disease, is a brain-wasting...

FSA also helps established farmers who have suffered financial setbacks from natural disasters, or whose resources are too limited to maintain profitable farming operations. As an agency that targets funds to beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged operators, Cutler said it s gratifying to see these dollars going to those who need them the most. Each fiscal year, the agency targets part of its direct and guaranteed farm ownership (FO) and operating loan (OL) funds to beginning farmers...

State inspectors are also continuing to visit stores and search for recalled Topps products, which are sold under the Topps brand as well as Pathmark, ShopRite, Mike's, Kohler Foods, Rastelli's Fine Foods, Roma-Topps, Sam's Choice, Sand Castle, and West Side labels. State inspectors are also continuing to visit stores and search for recalled Topps products, which are sold under the Topps brand as well as Pathmark, ShopRite, Mike's, Kohler Foods, Rastelli's Fine Foods, Roma-Topps, Sam's...

Dry weather during September allowed farmers to make excellent harvest progress, market watchers said. Turner said people who have a vested interest in federal farm program delivery in Cheatham County will have their chance to be heard on Monday. During the annual meeting, more than 1,000 Kubota dealers from across the country convened to receive a first look at Kubota's new products for 2008, including tractors, construction equipment, utility vehicles, and lawn and garden equipment....

The monthly report will also show global demand for farm products, which has been running at the highest level in years amid strong global economic growth and an increasing use of biofuels. In other commodity markets, energy prices climbed after the government posted a surprising decline in oil inventories. A weak dollar has been a major boon to the country s export market, as foreign buyers shop for goods that to them seem relatively cheap. A healthy job market has been one of the economy...