5 Healthiest Meats Oct 10, 2009
By contrast, however, a USDA, University of Wisconsin and Maryland study found that a 3 oz (85 g) serving of pork tenderloin contains 0. 105 oz (2. (Fox News)
Ag. secretary: Dairy industry must restructure Oct 6, 2009
Vilsack told the farmers and ranchers that Congress and USDA officials recognize the dairy industry isn't the only one hurting. He said the USDA is trying to help hog farmers by buying additional pork for programs that feed poor people, encouraging other federal agencies to buy more pork, and promoting the sale of pork to other nations. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
9 ways to reap health rewards from your diet Oct 3, 2009
Beat stressVitamin B6 deficiency has been linked to anxiety, stress, and depression, and women are more likely to become deficient in B6 as they age, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. "When B6 makes its way to your brain, it facilitates synthesis of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which makes you feel calm and happy," says Hanjo Hellmann, PhD, a plant biologist at Washington State University. (MSNBC -- Health)
The real scoop on sugar Sep 25, 2009
USDA National Nutrients Database. THE BASICS. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Joel Salatin, Cultivating Freedom Sep 22, 2009
The film s message was opaque, giving equal time to large-scale USDA-certified organic producers, mothers calling for more federal oversight, and anti-regulation, small-scale farmers represented by Salatin ... Because he refuses to abide by USDA rules for federal organic certification Salatin calls it the O-word Polyface relies on word-of-mouth and an open-door policy to encourage transparency, confident that this will draw customers genuinely concerned about the origin of their food and the... (The American Conservative)
Deer Forest: Animals OK for sale (1147) Sep 19, 2009
Deer Forest is regulated by the USDA and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the park has never been out of compliance with those agencies, he said. "We've never been ticketed, we've never been fined, we've never been brought into court," Neitzel said. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Not So Peachy Advice Sep 14, 2009
For example, about 98 percent of the thousands of samples USDA collected complied with EPA safety standards (called a tolerance). Those that did not comply only exceeded standards by inconsequential amountsoften less than one part per million. (Townhall.com)
County fairs urge the sick to stay home Sep 12, 2009
"Sick people, whether they are at a fair or anywhere else, should not be out with other members of the public," said USDA veterinarian John Clifford ... USDA officials are working on protecting the nation's pig population from the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local Company Recalls Frozen Sausage Products Sep 12, 2009
The cases bear the establishment number "EST. 17428" within the USDA Mark of Inspection and also advise "KEEP REFRIGERATED." The frozen sausage products were produced on various dates between March 10, 2009 and September 10, 2009, and were distributed to restaurants and FSIS-inspected establishments for further processing in Washington. If you have any of the products listed, you should Tony Cascioppo at (206) 719-7905. (KIRO TV, WA)
News from the Jewish Community Center: Sept. 10 online edition Sep 11, 2009
The JCC fitness staff will customize a program for participants that includes cardio and strength training and a diet based on the USDA My Pyramid. The class meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays, beginning on Sept. 22. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Who will wire the Northwoods? Sep 11, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the NTIA were directed to serve as agents for two separate programs. Rural Utilities Service oversees the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP), which will offer loans and grants in rural areas, and NTIA oversees the Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP), which will provide grants to fund broadband infrastructure and sustainable broadband adoption projects. (Forest Republican, WI)
Top 10 nutrition stories of last two decades Sep 9, 2009
By the time the USDA announced plans to revamp it in 2003, some 80 percent of Americans recognized the pyramid. In 2005, the USDA unveiled a renovated pyramid, shortly after publication of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, on which it is based ... From 1994 to now, the number of farmers' markets has more than doubled, according to the USDA. The local and seasonal fruits and vegetables such markets sell are the cornerstones of healthful diets. (CNN)
California Walnut Industry Delivers High-Quality Crop Sep 5, 2009
Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009 walnut harvest, currently underway in the California Central Valley, is estimated to be 415,000 short tons according to USDA NASS California Field Office estimates, a number which will be confirmed in February 2010 ... To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). (PR Newswire)
Going Green (with tea) Sep 3, 2009
The company's fields are certified organic by the Japanese Agricultural Standards Association, with USDA Organic status soon to be conferred. Go to. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Song tied to Little Bighorn's history Aug 31, 2009
Delbert Moore wrote on Aug 30, 2009 1:42 PM:" Fort Keogh still remains as the Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Station at Miles City MT. Some remnants of the old fort exist at the station (often called the Miles City Range Station) headquarters just west of Miles City. Named, of course, for General Miles) This is a USDA range station as is the Experiment Station at Mandan. Delbert Moore ". It is his story wrote on Aug 30, 2009 10:01 AM:" He has about as much right to call Commanche Cheyenneas... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
USDA chief, Feinstein weigh in on water problems Aug 29, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
White House, food and children Aug 27, 2009
A big part of the blame falls on the USDA policy of using school lunches as a dumping ground for agricultural commodities. When cheese prices fall, the USDA buys up millions of pounds of cheese ... The president's choice of Tom Vilsack to head the USDA has meant a continuation of the policy of dumping meat and cheese into schools. (Juneau Empire)
Heart group urges daily limit on added sugar Aug 26, 2009
The American Heart Association went so far as to recommend only that people "limit added sugars" or consume them "in moderation." The USDA says that based on an average adult 2000-calorie diet, 10 teaspoons of added sugar, or about 40 grams, is the maximum. So how do you cut down on added sugars. (CNN -- Health)
Poll: Confidence in Health Care Dwindling Aug 19, 2009
" by Mortarman29 August 18, 2009 10:27 AM EDT Newco, for a conservative, charity is giving out of your own pocket to help another. For a liberal, charity is about taking from someone else's pocket to give to another. by creeper00 August 18, 2009 11:23 AM EDT Your perception of conservatism is skewed by George W. Bush's claims to be one."Conservative" is the LAST thing Bush was. No true conservative would have run up the deficits Bush did. No true conservative would have attacked a sovereign... (CBS News)
Las Cruces Students Happy With New Lunch Menu Aug 19, 2009
They meet the USDA requirements for calories for this age group, the fat's low enough and it has all the vitamins and minerals they're supposed to be getting, said Cathey. Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
New Chemicals Could Fight Off Mosquitoes Aug 18, 2009
"The USDA historical archives and repellents database we used consisted of more than 30,000 chemical structures tested over the past six decades.". Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. (KIRO TV, WA)
TV ad warns Californians about agricultural pests Aug 17, 2009
"California is a huge gateway to the rest of the U.S.," said USDA spokesman Larry Hawkins ... The USDA this month set up quarantines around Imperial Beach in San Diego County after finding a new outbreak of Mediterranean fruit flies ... As the USDA's $3 million campaign runs through October, at least one trade group will be taking advantage of the heightened awareness. (Anchorage Daily News)
Health care reform needed Aug 16, 2009
Edwardfromaz wrote on Aug 15, 2009 2:38 PM:" Reserve Bank. On the way out the door I deposit any mail I have to be sent out via the US Postal Service and drop the kids off at the public school. After spending another day not being maimed or killed at work thanks to the workplace regulations imposed by the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, enjoying another two meals which again do not kill me because of the USDA, I drive my NHTSA car back home on the DOT... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
No Bull: Group To Hold 'Testicle Festival' Aug 15, 2009
Roberts said the group is expecting about 100 people to come out for the event and dine on the Rocky Mountain oysters, which will be deep fried and are USDA inspected. "People do love them," Roberts said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Beanie Babies investment pays off (2) Aug 9, 2009
Final USDA ruling effective March 16, 2009 Overview & Examples of COOL put together by Rutgers University Humor, health, and good eating. More Country Flavors Recipes from the Midwest. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Had A Baby? Set Aside $221,000 Aug 5, 2009
Figures in the report, which the USDA has issued annually since 1960, are used to set child-support and foster care payments ... The USDA said it plans to update of the costs of raising a child, which can be individualized with factors such as being a single parent or where you live. (KIRO TV, WA)
Lawmakers slash animal-ID program funding Aug 5, 2009
The USDA has spent several years and $142 million developing the program. Western farmers and ranchers have been adamantly opposed to the program, which they consider overreaching and unworkable. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Cost to raise a kid? Nearly a quarter million Aug 5, 2009
The report by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion identified housing as the largest single expense, followed by food and child care/education costs ... USDA economist Mark Lino, who co-authored the report with Andrea Carlson, often hears people say children cost a lot when the annual findings are issued ... The USDA report helps courts and states determine child-support guidelines and foster care payments. (MSNBC -- Health)
Argentina's rugged Mendoza region rich in wine Aug 3, 2009
Argentine beef is excellent, as we expected, on a level with other world-class offerings such as Japan's Kobe beef, Welsh black beef or USDA American prime. But the real eye-opener is Argentina's Patagonia lamb, which is impossibly tender and succulent. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food safety act a start, but needs to be stronger Jul 31, 2009
First, high-risk food facilities regulated by the FDA must be inspected at least monthly, and plants that slaughter and/or process meat products must be inspected continuously as they do at the USDA.. Second, FDA inspections must be thorough to ensure that companies are in compliance with strict performance standards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Travels with Tompkins Jul 22, 2009
For air travel, the USDA requires pets to be at least 8 weeks old and weaned. They also suggest (and some states and airlines require) that animals be examined by their vet within 10 days of transport and be issued a health certificate. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Group says LA Zoo was fined in elephant's death Jul 21, 2009
Animal rights group says LA Zoo fined by USDA ... Animal rights group says LA Zoo fined by USDA. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Brunswick Labs Certifies Antioxidant Power of Vindure 900 from Vinomis Laboratories Jul 21, 2009
Brunswick Laboratories, the leader in antioxidant testing of foods and supplements, has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638, over six times times the USDA recommended daily consumption of at least 3000 ORAC units. Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 21, 2009 -- Brunswick Laboratories, the leader in antioxidant testing of foods and supplements, has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Texas Farmers Must Wait Until Fall For Aid Jul 19, 2009
The program reimburses farmers 60 percent of their losses, but the USDA says money for 2008 losses would not be disbursed until October or November. Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Market looks for plenty of soybean acres (2) Jul 19, 2009
Final USDA ruling effective March 16, 2009 Overview & Examples of COOL put together by Rutgers University Humor, health, and good eating ... Traders will have their eyes glued toward USDA's March 31, 8:30 a.m. (EDT) Prospective Plantings Report soybean acreage number ... USDA's February projection for 2008 forecast 71 million acres vs. 63. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Pet Headquarters agrees to stop selling dogs (1) Jul 14, 2009
"LCA advocate Kim Sill, who facilitated discussions with Madden, said Madden was at no point breaking the law, but she is convinced Pet Headquarters' dogs were from puppy mills due to the locations the store's dogs were coming from, states like Arkansas that have high numbers of puppy mills, in addition to the fact that Madden purchased dogs from the puppy broker company Lambriar, which she said obtains dogs from puppy mills.Madden said he did purchase his dogs from Lambriar, but that the... (Malibu Times, CA)
Ranchers: Politics have become part of industry Jul 13, 2009
Feed shot up 22 percent, fertilizer and chemicals went up 26 percent and fuel rose 14 percent, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service ... 92 a pound, by the latest USDA estimates. (Longview Daily News, WA)
‘FISH DETECTIVES’ ENSURE ANIMALS ARE HEALTHY, SAFE Jul 11, 2009
It's just like on CSI except, in our tests, the criminals are viruses and the courts are the USDA and state regulators, said Dr. Andrew Goodwin, a professor and associate director of the UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center. During a recent round of tests, the only virus discovered was a minor one American grass carp reovirus (AGCRV). (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jul 11, 2009
TAKING ACTION: The Oconee County Community Services Office of ACTION, Inc. will distribute USDA commodity foods beginning at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6 in the Community Services Office located in the Bishop Area Community Center. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. (Athens Banner-Herald)
USU projects clear funding hurdle Jul 9, 2009
This funding will support the construction of a new USU facility that will provide the space needed to enhance collaborations among USU faculty, USDA and Agriculture Research Service researchers. The state-of-the-art, high-tech facility will increase opportunities for research with ARS, top university and other federal programs. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
How Bad Are 'America's Unhealthiest Meals'?Reporter finds gut-busting meals from chain restaurants have big health impact. Jul 7, 2009
The USDA recommends that adults our age eat roughly 2,000 calories per day, and no more than 20 grams of saturated fat. This means our single meal packed more than three times the daily recommended calories, and nearly 10 times the saturated fat suggested by federal guidelines. (ABC News)
Dog-fighting, neglect Jul 5, 2009
Knorr represented the USDA at that meeting ... One of the sources has first-hand knowledge of the evidence that was presented May 21 during a two-hour meeting that included Poindexter and a representative from the USDA. The other was frequently apprised of what is included in the evidence, but has not yet directly reviewed it ... The USDA also wanted to search for items that may have been used to bury animal bodies. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Obama, McCain Cite Founding Spirit on 7/4 Jul 5, 2009
He didn't pick John Bolton to be the Ambassador to the United Nations, but he did pick Vilsack to head the USDA.. And that's just a SLICE of the intelligence and experience he hired to advise him. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Nebraska Fat Kids Have Percentage Lead Over Nebraska Fat Adults! Jul 4, 2009
Nineteen states now have nutritional standards for school lunches, breakfasts and snacks that are stricter than current USDA requirements. Nebraska is one of the states that does not have these standards. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Strength and dishonor Jul 4, 2009
There is very little information publicly available on the sinister sounding Directorate of People's Militias and Public Relations in the Ministry of Defense, but the growth in Nyi Naung Tatphwe (auxiliary forces) and social welfare organizations such as the Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), with an estimated 25 million members, the Auxiliary Fire Brigade and the Myanmar War Veterans Association has been dramatic in recent years. At this year's Armed Forces Day parade on March... (Asia Times Online)
Following The Dietary Guidelines May Slow Heart Disease In Women Jul 2, 2009
To study these questions, researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and Wake Forest University devised a statistical model that assessed adherence to the DGA and then related it to progression of atherosclerosis in women. Their results can be found in the July 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Science Daily)
Choosing Right Meat Makes Diet Difference Jul 1, 2009
There are those in the beef marketing business who would have you believe that, unless you are cooking USDA prime steak, you're somehow shortchanging yourself and your guests ... or more, whereas the USDA choice would come in at $13. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Hannaford beef recall Jun 30, 2009
based JBS Swift Beef Company began the voluntary recall after the USDA investigated 24 illnesses in multiple states, 18 of which appear to have the same cause ... According to Corbo, the contamination is likely due to a sanitation issue at the plant and the speed at which the meat passes on conveyer belts, making it harder for workers and USDA inspectors to catch problems ... Let s hope it another wake up call for the USDA, he said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
JBS Swift Beef Co. Expands Beef Recall Jun 29, 2009
The USDA says an investigation by its Food Safety and Inspection Service of 24 illnesses in multiple states prompted the company to re-examine its food safety system ... The USDA didn't immediately have an update Sunday of what states had reported illnesses or received beef products covered by the expanded recall. (KIRO TV, WA)
Healthy decisions about healthy foods Jun 29, 2009
For instance, the term "natural" as defined by the USDA, applies only to meat and poultry products, yet it appears on countless packaged products - cereal bars, chips, cookies, etc. One product that draws in many consumers states "35 percent of the daily value of Fiber, approved by Bestlife, and Naturally Flavored" in bold print on its box. (Medfield Press, MA)
Pacific May Purchase Brush Water District Jun 25, 2009
"Negotiations broke off over timing. We needed time to look at different funding possibilities." Selby said the city could use the existing USDA loan, initiate a new state revolving fund (SRF) loan or use stimulus money to complete the purchase. "What we wanted to do was to provide the lowest possible sewer costs for the users in the district," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Most men deficient in key nutrients Jun 20, 2009
D., director of a USDA program at Tufts University. The culprits: acid-blocking drugs, such as Prilosec, and the diabetes medication metformin. (MSNBC -- Health)
Why Do Jews Keep Kosher Jun 20, 2009
Slaughtering animals with kosher restrictions requires such sanitary conditions and produces such clean meat that many kosher butchers and slaughterhouses are excused from many USDA regulations. Aiding the First Jews Thousands of Years Ago. (Suite101.com)
HealthSpan Launches New Nutrition Beverage Jun 2, 2009
Research support was provided through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Reynolds Institute for Aging and the Tufts University USDA Center for Human Nutrition and Aging. Once the formula was developed, Troup, Wolfe and Deutz formed HealthSpan Solutions LLC.. (PR Newswire)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Jun 2, 2009
Don had worked as a soil conservationist for the USDA s Soil Conservation Service for 30 years. He is survived by three children, Dr. Laurence (Catherine) Berg of Onalaska, Elizabeth (Jim) Lile of Lakewood, Colo. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Roadless rule change could affect Tongass May 30, 2009
"It's more of a procedural directive," said USDA spokeswoman Chris Mather. "It doesn't mean (Obama is) going to say no to everything, or that he has said no to anything.". (Juneau Empire)
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Applauds Sodexo for Their Pledge to Fight Childhood Obesity May 28, 2009
The agreement focuses on products sold to schoolchildren outside of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal program on an a la carte basis--inclusive of products in the cafeteria, school store, snack carts, and vending machines in more than 470 U.S. school districts served by Sodexo. As a result of the agreement, Sodexo will only offer age appropriate portion sizes that limit total calories. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Global milk glut squeezes dairy farmers, consumers May 26, 2009
Farmers also are lobbying for a bill that would change the USDA pricing system for milk so that wholesale prices reflect what they pay for feed, fuel and other supplies ... U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also said he is not eager to remake the USDA milk pricing program ... USDA recently donated 500,000 pounds of excess powdered milk to needy countries to reduce U.S. supplies, and a new program will pay farmers to slaughter more than 100,000 dairy cows. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lowering Cholesterol with a Heart-H... May 26, 2009
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 ... Accessed May 25, 2009 from USDA.gov.. (Suite101.com)
Better understanding grass-fed vs. grain-fed beef May 26, 2009
Since USDA yield grade relates the percent of saleable lean within a carcass, and a higher numerical yield grade indicates a higher percentage of fat, one of the claims that producers of forage-finished beef make is a lower overall yield grade in the carcass. Research has also documented lower USDA yield grades in forage-finished beef carcasses. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Turmeric Extract Suppresses Fat Tissue Growth In Rodent Models May 24, 2009
Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (USDA HNRCA) studied mice fed high fat diets supplemented with curcumin and cell cultures incubated with curcumin ... "Weight gain is the result of the growth and expansion of fat tissue, which cannot happen unless new blood vessels form, a process known as angiogenesis." said senior author Mohsen Meydani, DVM, PhD, director of the Vascular Biology Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA. "Based on our data,... (Science Daily)
FISH DIAGNOSTIC LAB OPENS IN LAKE VILLAGE May 22, 2009
The city provided the facility, the state and USDA provided funds to remodel the space and UAPB is providing skilled fish health experts, utility costs, supplies and equipment. Located at 1652C Highways 65 in Lake Village, the new lab serves fish producers and recreational pond owners by providing fish disease diagnosis, fish health inspections, water testing and more. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
USDA Announces Ground Beef Recall May 22, 2009
Each recalled product bears the establishment number "EST. 5712" inside the USDA mark of inspection ... The ground beef products were produced March 10 and distributed nationwide, according to a news release from the USDA. ... The problem was discovered through an epidemiological investigation of illnesses, the USDA said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Insect Spotlight: Tent camping in a crab tree. May 20, 2009
Final USDA ruling effective March 16, 2009 Overview & Examples of COOL put together by Rutgers University Humor, health, and good eating ... Jonathan Lundgren is a research entomologist at the USDA-ARS research facility in Brookings, S.D. Although interested in all aspects of insect biology, he specializes on reducing crop pests through the use of beneficial insects and in invasion biology. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
FDA Needs to Get a Life May 19, 2009
All federal food regulation should come under the USDA, even the seafood industry which is now regulated by the Commerce Department. Karl Rove. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
