http://www.farmtoday.com/ en-us Copyright 2008 FarmToday.com development@farmtoday.com Business/Agriculture_and_Forestry/ Latest News from FarmToday.com http://www.farmtoday.com/favicon.ico http://www.farmtoday.com 144 42 FarmToday is the state of the art bridge between the Internet and the agricultural community. It is an efficient tool for the agricultural industry which gives access to customized information that enables farmers to more profitably manage their businesses. Katie Steinlage of West Union is the new Iowa Dairy Princess. The recent graduate of North Fayette High School will participate in promotional activities all across Iowa forthe next year. FDA is advising retail and foodservice operations to be aware that raw oysters shipped in containers bearing a For Cooking Only label may have a greater ikelihood of containing harmful levels of the Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) bacterium, which may cause illness, than do raw oysters not labeled in this manner. (8/7/2008 -- SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing technical assistance to Humboldt County, California to promote green planning and design under the Brownfields sustainability pilot program Calling it one of the most significant welfare issues affecting any equine breed or discipline, the American Association of Equine Practitioners today issued recommendations for eliminating the abusive practice within the Tennessee Walking Horse industry known as soring. http://www.aaep.org/press_room.php?term=2008=312 Construction equipment began digging this week in Shockoe Bottom at the former site of Lumpkins Slave Jail, an infamous stop in the former Confederate capitols once-thriving commerce in enslaved men, women and children.The Richmond Slave Trail Commission is attempting to link key stops in slaverys footprint _ from a James River port where slaves were transported to an old, long-forgotten burial ground and, ultimately, the former site of Lumpkins Jail. The A Northeast Kingdom man has been arrested for a disturbing case of animal cruelty. While I appreciate youre your recent decision to run the Associated Press article, Animal Rights Law would require room to roam (July 27), I am disappointed by your decision to announce the party being hosted by the issue proponents on the E-Rs Sunday Farm Page. Washington, Dc, August 6, 2008 (ens) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Is Preparing To Conduct A Detailed Study Of... Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Agriculture Futures Traded Higher Thursday On The Chicago Board Of Trade. Wheat For September Delivery Rose 31.25 Cents To $7.97 A Bushel; December Corn Added 10.75 Cents To $5.385 A Bushel; December Oats Gained 7 Cents To $3.83 A Bushel; Novemb