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Report shows more US farmers relying on Internet

By: GOSIA WOZNIACKA | Associated Press | 08/26/11 3:10 AM

Mexican microbrews fight for space at bar

Even though Mexico is known worldwide for its beer, only two companies dominate the domestic market and determine what millions of people swig. Mexican craft brewers in the "Por la Cerveza Libre" movement hope to change that - one bar, one beer, one drink at a time.  

Let's make some ricotta cheese

This recipe was requested by Cookin Mama. Once you make this you may never use store bought again. Ricotta

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Is $4.95 too much for a cupcake?

The previous owner of Frostings Cupcakes in Lake Forest is making good on her promise to start selling her critically acclaimed treats in Downtown Disney.

Election unlikely to change US farm subsidies

Republicans might take control of Congress as they ride a wave of voter anger over deficit spending and big government, but experts who follow agriculture say they don't expect deep cuts in subsidies to farmers who grow crops such as corn and soybeans.

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Western vintners hope late harvest makes fine wine

A cool summer along the West Coast has made for a hurried harvest in the nation's top winemaking regions as growers rush to beat the first frost. Vintners, however, are hopeful the late grapes will make great wine.

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FDA Says Genetically Modified Salmon Is Safe to Eat; Decision Looms

In about a week and a half, officials at the Food and Drug Administration must complete their final deliberations over whether or not to approve a genetically modified salmon as the first GM animal in the world sold for human consumption.

Abstinent Mormon farmers grow barley for beer

Mormons abstain from alcohol, but farmers who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are some of the biggest barley growers in Idaho — and most of their barley goes to beer.

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Food safety groups slam USDA egg graders at farms in recall

U.S. Department of Agriculture staff regularly on site at two Iowa egg processors implicated in a national salmonella outbreak were supposed to enforce rules against the presence of disease-spreading rodents and other vermin, federal regulations show.

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