Monthly Archives: May 2001
USDA OKs StarLink diagnostic kit
The performance of the Strategic Diagnostics' GMO Bt9 Maize Kit meets the manufacturer's claims of the identification of one StarLink corn kernel in 10,000 corn kernels.
UN seeks $98 million to improve food safety measures
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization proposed setting up a $98 million fund to help the world's least developed countries improve the safety and quality of their food products.
Tyson, McNaull earn Hillsdale awards
Hillsdale FFA Chapter's annual parent-member banquet was held April 28.
Truman Library hosts mini Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon in Miniature, on display in Independence until Sept. 23, was created by a group of miniaturists, artisans, and "George enthusiasts," has traveled throughout the United States.
Should we worry about eating beef?
Executive director of the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory assured consumers that no health risk has been linked to eating beef from animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease.
Researchers “grow” pharmaceuticals
Rutgers University scientists have developed a way to use living plants to reliably and inexpensively manufacture biologically active compounds ranging from human insulin to cancer-fighting supplements.
Reducing bacteria improves pigs’ gain
Electronic pasteurization of nursery diets can improve pig performance with minimal costs.
Quality, not quantity, of child care is what impacts children
Researchers affiliated with the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development organization met recently to review new findings in a 10-year study of more than 1,300 children.
Before the results could be substantiated and debated, the findings were released that 17 percent of children who spent more than 30 hours a week in child care were rated as aggressive.
Before the results could be substantiated and debated, the findings were released that 17 percent of children who spent more than 30 hours a week in child care were rated as aggressive.
Potato growers assistance extended
The new deadline for diverting the potatoes from marketing has been extended to June 12, and producers have from that date until July 13 to sign up.
Pa. Game Commission continues fawn study
The two-year study became almost an instant hit with the public last year when researchers began posting weekly updates about the study's unfolding drama on the game commission's Web site at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
