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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Blueberries help fight artery hardening – study  September 29, 2010 –
Blueberries may help fight atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the
arteries, according to results of a preliminary U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA)-funded study with laboratory mice. The research provides the first
direct evidence that blueberries can help prevent harmful plaques or lesions,
symptomatic of atherosclerosis, from increasing in size in arteries.
Modified potato packs protein punch September 27, 2010 – Researchers in India have developed a genetically modified potato that is packed with up to 60 per cent more protein and increased levels of amino acids. Rain threatens crops, say B.C. potato farmers September 27, 2010, Richmond, BC – Unusually wet September weather in the Lower Mainland is not only putting a damper on the mood, it’s causing real problems for some crops, farmers say. Consumers willing to pay more for local apples September 24, 2010, Burlington, VT – A 2008 study found that organic apples represented 4.6 per cent of total apple sales in the United States, up from 3.5 per cent in 2007. In Vermont, apples have been the most important fruit crop for many years, playing an important role in the state’s economy – so important, in fact, that apples were named the state’s official fruit in 1999. Vermont apple growers, facing a host of challenges, such as increasing production costs and intensifying competition from imported apples, are looking for ways to succeed in the emerging organic food market. Spanish tomato growers seek better mulches September 24, 2010 – In Spain, tomato growers are seeking effective ways to keep their crops weed-free as government regulation limits the use of formerly favored herbicides and plastics. Hand-weeding is not economically viable, and herbicides are limited to nine active ingredients that do not have the desired effect on some weeds. Therefore, mulching has become the weed control choice of many farmers. NFU supports Ontario Buy Local Food Act September 23, 2010, St. Marys, Ont. – The National Farmers Union is pledging its support for the proposed Government of Ontario Buy Local Food Act, a private member’s bill that was introduced recently by NDP leader Andrea Horwath in the Ontario legislature. Wyldewood first release from elderberry project September 23, 2010, Springfield, MO—The American elderberry is showing promise as a profitable commercial fruit crop. Traditionally used for making jelly, juice, and wine, elderberry is becoming increasing important in North America’s burgeoning nutraceutical industry. AAFC scientist wins writing award September 22, 2010, Toronto, Ont. – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist Dr. Ernest Small has been named winner of the Lane Anderson Award for Canadian Science Writing in the adult category for his book Top 100 Food Plants: the World’s Most Important Culinary Crops. Innovation at VRIC drives change for hort September 21, 2010, Vineland, Ont – Dr. Jim Brandle, CEO Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, opened the Vineland campus doors today to share latest science and innovation work with industry partners. Girl injured after being trapped in potato conveyor September 21, 2010, Carberry, Man – A 14-year-old girl is in hospital with lower body injuries after becoming trapped in a potato conveyor belt in southwestern Manitoba. |
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