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The grain industry applauds the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to suspend daily and weekly maximum quantities placed on grains, meats, and meat alternatives for the school year 2012-2013. (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 The grain industry applauds the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to suspend daily and weekly maximum quantities placed on grains, meats, and meat alternatives for the school year 2012-2013, saying the action is positive for both school...

KYIV, Ukraine, December 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "With its rich black earth and bountiful supplies of grain, Ukraine was once known as the "breadbasket of Europe", reads the article by Roman Olearchyk in the Financial Times. After twenty years of being independent Ukraine yet again aims at becoming number one in global barley, corn, wheat and sunflower oil export. Ukraine, which historically has been one of the largest producers of agricultural products among the...

More Americans are concerned with the dangers of gluten in their diet, so Bell & Evans, makers of The Excellent Chicken, offers these excellent tips for a gluten-free holiday. Fredericksburg, PA (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 As more restaurants across the country are striving to accommodate a growing number of Americans with gluten and wheat allergies, Bell & Evans continues to lead the market with a complete line of entrees and snacks that ensure great tasting, gluten-free foods are...

WINNIPEG, Dec. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - At its meeting in Winnipeg on November 8, 2012, the Western Standards Committee recommended new standard samples, standard prints and guide samples for wheat, soybean and oats. At the meeting, Canadian Grain Commission inspection experts reported that the most common grading factors were: -- Mildew and fusarium damage in wheat -- Distinctly green seeds in canola -- Weather staining and immaturity in soybeans...

WINNIPEG, Dec. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - On August 1, 2013, changes to sprouted tolerances in Canada Western Amber Durum wheat take effect, the Canadian Grain Commission announced. Currently the sprouted tolerances for Canada Western Amber Durum are as follows: ______________________________________ |Grade Name|Sprouted | | |___________________________| | |Severely sprouted %|Total %| |__________|___________________|_______|...

WINNIPEG, Dec. 18, 2012 /CNW/ - At its meeting in Montreal on November 7, 2012, the Eastern Standards Committee recommended new standard and guide samples for wheat and soybeans. Standard samples, standard prints and guide samples Standard samples, standard prints and guide samples are grading tools that the Canadian Grain Commission prepares each year. Members of the Eastern Standards Committee examine these tools and recommend their use. New standard samples The Eastern...

Although health-related trends affecting meat consumption limit demand, export demand from emerging economies keeps revenue buoyant. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Farm Animal Feed Production industry to its growing industry report collection. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2012 In the past several decades, marked changes in livestock production have paralleled shifts in farm animal feed formulation. Bolstered by spikes in feed prices...

Gluten Free and Celiac Awareness Nights as well the first ever print Gluten Free Calendar featuring 12 of the most influential individuals will help raise proceeds and awareness for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity research and support. Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 Gluten Free Calendar, host to national Gluten Free and Celiac Awareness Nights with professional athletic teams and creators of the directory website, http://www.glutenfreecalendar.com, now grace the world with a...

April Flowers for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Atmospheric carbon dioxide content continues its climb, heating up the climate. For plants, however, the gas is a necessary part of their survival. It provides the carbon needed to produce glucose and other important substances, leading scientists to question if more carbon dioxide is better. The answer isn't as simple as that, unfortunately. The plants used for our most basic food supply today have not been bred for vertical...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Wheat is an incredibly important crop. Considered one of the “big three” global crops, wheat accounts for 20% of total calories consumed by human beings. As much as 35% of the entire planet depend on wheat for their very existence. With wheat being so important to the survival of the human race, an internal group of scientists decided it was time to learn more about this important grain and set out to complete the first...