Department of Agriculture's monthly cattle-on-feed report Friday generally was considered neutral and possibly slightly bearish for live and feeder cattle futures markets, market analysts said. Cattle Network - Connecting The Beef Industry Worldwide www.CattleNetwork.com - Connecting the Cattle Industry Worldwide CattleNetwork.com - Connecting The Cattle & Beef Industry Worldwide. Senate on Friday failed to approve a cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the 2007 farm bill,...

Despite federal government pushing for GM releases most states in Australia have backed moratoria and are seeing their farmers and food producers benefit from being able to a supply the massive market for GM-free ingredients. Jeffery Smith's new book documents the problems and unknown risks posed by GMO's and raises serious questions about the environmental and health impacts of these crops. The decision by Goodman Fielder follows on from a large smoothie company 'Innocent' also confirming...

Of course we must continue to monitor for adverse effects, but that does not mean we should bury our heads in the sand, ignoring the enormous potential of GM products. Besides crossing species, the scientists cross kingdoms, inserting viral and bacterial dna into plants and animals. One can easily imagine prehistoric "activists" bemoaning the dangers of a new, untested technology like fire or the wheel. Things "mutate" naturally over time anyway, right? Whats the harm in helpin the process...

GM food is entering the UK by stealth via feed given to animals reared for dairy and pork products, a campaign group has warned. Supermarket chains are widely stocking goods sourced from animals fed genetically modified soya and maize, according to the Soil Association. GM material could find its way in very small quantities into milk and animal tissue of GM-fed livestock, the group said. Tests carried out on 35 feed samples from dairy, pig and poultry farmers found 73% contained GM soya....

Charles George Stoecker, a tax professional who helped start two Baltimore farmers' markets, died Thursday night in a car accident. Stoecker was a founding member of both the Waverly and downtown Baltimore farmers' markets, where he was known for his collard greens, turnip greens and kale. Stoecker called his congresswoman, Helen Delich Bentley, in the hope that she could provide some relief in an impending farm bill. Stoecker talked to him about farmers' problems - especially as the...

Frozen pot pies suspected in salmonella outbreak - CNN.com /health Home. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service on Tuesday advised consumers not to eat the pot pies "until we are able to determine the source, products and potential production dates of contamination and to verify proper cooking instructions for these not-ready-to-eat products. By Friday, it had identified the pot pies as a potential source of the salmonella that sickened more than 100 people in...