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Press Release April 30, 2010
Farm groups traveled to Washington, D.C., to voice support for atrazine during the third in a series of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hearings on the herbicide.
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Press Release April 25, 2010
Earth Day is a good time to recognize the vital role the herbicide atrazine places in protecting the environment and promoting responsible land stewardship, according to Syngenta.
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Press Release April 17, 2010
Three adult tigers were rescued last Friday from a USDA-licensed facility in western Oklahoma by the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park.
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Press Release April 11, 2010
The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" program Web site focuses on supporting small and mid-size farmers across the country.
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Press Release March 4, 2010
Stolor Organics, LLC received strong reviews and made important new contacts at the 28th Annual NOFA-NY Organic Farming & Gardening Conference.
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Press Release January 22, 2010
When it comes to color cosmetics, "elegance" is the watchword and the consumer's number one consideration in product selection.
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Press Release December 2, 2009
Stolor Organics, LLC proudly launched their Organic Sunflower Oil in mid-November at the Pride of New York's Harvest Fest in Syracuse and their new website, www.stolororganics.com, on November 25, 2009.
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Press Release August 24, 2009
First Place Finish at the 2009 Fancy Food Show Makes Sukhi's the Most Award-Winning Indian Food Company in NASFT History
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Press Release May 24, 2009
Two outstanding products have been recognized by the NASFT during the 2009 SOFI Award competition in two categories -- Chicken Tikka Masala from Sukhi's new Lean Fare line, and Samosas and Chutney, an authentic, savory appetizer.
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Press Release May 15, 2009
Sam and Harry's has added a twist to the typical wine dinner, by offering a combination of culture, education and delicious food pairings.
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Press Release May 2, 2009
BioScience Laboratories received formal approval from the USDA to acquire, house and work with Swine Influenza VR 333 on April 29, 2009.
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Press Release April 16, 2009
Author of Container Gardening for Health, Barbara Barker, equips readers with easy methods to grow the "Dirty Dozen," the top twelve fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues.
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Press Release March 9, 2009
Since The Pen and Paper Diet (A Personal Daily Calorie Budget) uses basic science principles and simple math to control one's weight and can be accomplished by older children and teenagers with guidance from a family physician or dietitian, it can help kids appreciate math and science.
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Press Release March 4, 2009
Although no official endorsement has been made yet, recent significant findings from research studies by these three organizations (tracking calories and food journaling are key to weight loss) are the main parts of The Pen and Paper Diet.
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Press Release February 18, 2009
MagicKitchen.com's new MK Meals line meets customers' nutritional & health needs
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Press Release February 9, 2009
State of Missouri has a bill up for a committee hearing Tuesday, Feb, 10. 2009 which if passes will create an illegal monopoly. Animal owners, sanctuaries, and zoos are concerned that forcing them to get accreditted by only one private orginization should be illegal.
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Press Release December 25, 2008
Cal-Tex Citrus Juice, LP and Edible Software, a wholesale food accounting software company, will mark their 10-year association as business partners in 2009
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Press Release November 12, 2008
Santa's Forest Fresh Christmas Tree Farm unveils its Adopt a Christmas Tree program, allowing families to purchase a newly planted Christmas tree and watch it grow, year after year.
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Press Release October 9, 2008
Due to the dramatic increase in prices of basic food ingredients for restaurants since the beginning of 2006 and the eventual necessity of updating menus with new prices, the author of The Pen and Paper Diet has asked every restaurant in Tucson, Arizona to post calorie info on their menus.
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Press Release August 21, 2008
Ozone systems, such as those manufactured by California-based DEL Ozone Inc., are the most effective method for eliminating recreational water illness (RWI) and keeping the dangerous Cryptosporidium parasite out of the water.
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