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on Thu May 16 8:19 AM

House panel approves legislation with food stamp cuts

SALON

The sweeping farm bill would cut a little more than 3 percent from the domestic food aid program

on Thu May 16 7:45 AM

Black Trumpet owners to open second restaurant

PORTSMOUTH HERALD

Get ready, Black Trumpet fans: Evan and Denise Mallet are opening a new restaurant.

on Thu May 16 4:26 AM

Food supply under assault as climate heats up

MSNBC

American eaters, let’s talk about the birds and the bees: The U.S. food supply – from chickens injected with arsenic to dying bee colonies – is under unprecedented siege from a blitz of man-made hazards, meaning some of your favorite treats...

The US-EU trade deal could take Monsanto's GM crops off the table | Heidi Moore | Comment is free

THE GUARDIAN | on Wed, May 15, 9:30 AM

A debate over food standards with the largest US trading partner could affect what Americans are eating for dinnerAs President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron stood smiling for the cameras at a press conference on free trade this week, a...

on Wed May 15 8:07 AM

Rachel Berman: Foraging the Farmer's Market

HUFFINGTON POST

Get Healthy Living Alerts: With the warm weather comes a plethora of farmer's markets that sprout up every spring. They can be an overwhelming experience, with so many stands and fresh produce to navigate. You may find yourself puzzled and going...

on Wed May 15 12:02 AM

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on Tue May 14 6:31 PM

Illinois only state to see a double-digit year-over-year jump in food stamp use

ILLINOIS REVIEW

By Ted Dabrowski - Food-stamp use rose 2.7% in the U.S. in February from a year earlier, with 15% of the U.S. population receiving benefits. The number of recipients in the food stamp program, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition...

on Tue May 14 4:59 PM

WASHINGTON: House farm bill has plenty for California growers | Politics

BILOXI GULFPORT SUN HERALD

California lawmakers will now help plant another farm bill, hoping it will bear fruit for the state’s frustrated growers.Click to Continue »

on Tue May 14 4:59 PM

WASHINGTON: House farm bill has plenty for California growers | National Politics

RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER

California lawmakers will now help plant another farm bill, hoping it will bear fruit for the state’s frustrated growers.Click to Continue »

on Fri Jul 13 10:59 AM

Food stamp chief calls House's proposed cuts "severe"

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

In case you missed it, Kevin Concannon, the top USDA official overseeing the country's food stamps program was in Davenport on Thursday, and he defended the program that's now serving 46 milli…

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One of the things he and other leaders will be negotiating are what kinds of American food they want brought into their countries cheaply.Here's why what Europe wants matters: the EU, which loathes American food safety practices, could, by exerting pressure on the negotiations, actually end up improving the quality or variety of food available to Americans. Right now, the American food supply is an issue of perpetual controversy. Hormones in meat and milk have many families – at least those who can afford organic options – rushing to pay more for a sense of safety. The US food supply lacks variety: only a few crops dominate and major companies determine the extent and quality of the food supply – and they often prefer genetically modified seeds, bred to withstand herbicides but not fully tested in their long-term effect on human health. As the Guardian reported: "three big companies now control more than half of the global seed market.. … the average cost of planting an acre of soybeans had risen 325% between 1995 and 2011."Not surprisingly, this corporate pressure has induced American agriculture to favor the kind of crops that corporations can best control: genetically modified crops. About 93% of the soybean seeds in the United States are genetically modified, along with 88% of corn, 94% of cotton and 90% of sugarbeets, which provide about 54% of the sugar sold in America, as the HuffPo's blog has pointed out. McDonald's, one of the biggest buyers of potatoes, has an outsize influence on the shape of the US potato supply. This week, one of its major potato processors, JR Simplot, raised the possibility of growing genetically modified potatoes again.A lot is at stake: the EU is a powerful economic force and the US's most important trading partner, and this potential trade deal is an important one. It is worth at least $97bn to the United States and as much as $132bn to the rest of the world. The sheer dollar value of a trade agreement – think of all those lovely dollars that we could use to boost our anemic GDP – means that the EU has financial clout in the US. In fact, the EU has enough clout to finally convince the US government to clean up America's food supply, long given over to factory farming and the economic demands of agribusiness. If America wants to export more beef, chicken and crops to the European Union, it will have to make better products. The EU won't stand for the ones we're peddling now. The EU looks down on American food safety and production practices, and with good reason. American meat production is heavily reliant on chemicals, from hormones to chlorine-bleach baths, and European officials and consumers largely reject these treatments and standards. American farmers and food industry officials find this European exactitude on food practices bewildering, as captured in the comment of Ron Frye, the marketing manager for a Montana ranch, when talking with the Financial Times: "If it's good enough for us it ought to be good enough for them." The US government is friendly to agribusiness interests; from the supreme court to the State Department, it's hard to find a government department hostile to corporate interests like those of, say, Monsanto. Yesterday, Monsanto won a supreme court case that allowed it to claim a patent on its genetically modified seeds no matter how farmers came by them. The justices ruled that whether farmers come across Monsanto seeds in grain silos, as useless among feed, or from third parties, the company must be paid for its patented seeds. Monsanto also spurred a legislative provision preventing the government from taking action to stop genetically modified seeds, even if they were found to be harmful to the health of consumers. The GM giant's influence also seems to reach into the State Department, where officials travel the world singing the praises of genetically modified crops. As Wenonah Hauter, the head of Food and Water Watch, wrote for the Guardian this week:"We have spent months looking at the extent to which the US State Department is working on behalf of the GM seed industry to make sure that biotech crops are served up abroad whether the world wants them or not." Her organization, scanning 900 diplomatic cables, found the State Department encouraging US embassies across the world to "pursue an active biotech agenda" and "encourage the use of agricultural biotechnology." With the support of the government, Monsanto is a key force in American agriculture. Its sells a popular and powerful herbicide, Roundup, alongside the only seeds that are really resistant to it: soybeans named Roundup Ready, for which it charges twice the price of normal seeds. Strong herbicide has led, predictably, to stronger superweeds; now Monsanto is creating seeds that are resistant to even more powerful weedkillers. The US Department of Agriculture dealt Monsanto a rare blow merely by insisting that its new seeds – the ones resistant to powerful herbicides – require at least another year of examination for safety. The delay was met with surprise.In the US, Big Agriculture calls the shots; the European Union argues that it shouldn't. A trade deal would be the testing ground for a battle over food standards to play out. The EU has little love for Monsanto or other chemical companies with a stake in agribusiness, like Germany's BASF. The EU has approved only two genetically modified crops – corn from Monsanto and potatoes from BASF. Even those modest approvals have met cultural roadblocks. Around eight EU, including France, Italy and Poland, have taken steps to ban Monsanto's GM corn. BASF, after seeking approvals for three of its potato varieties in Europe, gave up trying after a regulatory quest that took nearly four years.All of which tells us that if the US wants to export more agricultural products through its trade agreement with the EU, things are probably going to have to change here, as well.GMUnited StatesFarmingEuropean UnionUS politicsUS supreme courtAgricultureFood & drink industryHeidi Mooreguardian.co.uk &copy; 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;",
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	"story_summary" => "Get Healthy Living Alerts: With the warm weather comes a plethora of farmer's markets that sprout up every spring. They can be an overwhelming experience, with so many stands and fresh produce to navigate. You may find yourself puzzled and going home empty-handed, or on the other hand, buying foods you're unsure how to use, leading to waste. So what's a shopper to do? Here are my tips for making your trip to the farmer's market cost-effective, successful, and fun. Go in With a Plan If you do a little research ahead of time about what's in season, you can make a beeline for the produce you like. Check out this seasonal produce guide[1] for what's in season where you are. Then, you can browse healthy recipes[2] by ingredient and plan ahead for the meals and dishes your family loves! Farmer's markets aren't just for produce; local farms also sell fresh, homemade breads, dairy, poultry and livestock items. So while items will vary by location, here are some you may find at your local farmer's market and tips for healthy options: Greens, such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard, collards, different lettuces
Bread is sold at farmer's markets because local wheat can be used; go for whole wheat whenever you can find it.
Beef/fish/poultry: Choose lean or grass-fed varieties.
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	"story_summary" => "By Ted Dabrowski - 
Food-stamp use rose 2.7% in the U.S. in February from a year earlier, with 15% of the U.S. population receiving benefits.
The number of recipients in the food stamp program, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), reached 47.6 million, or nearly one in seven Americans. With more Illinoisans still looking for work or dropping out of the labor force altogether, the number of people dependent on food stamps keeps rising.
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SNAP is one of the federal government’s largest welfare programs – and the state’s enrollment in this program rose 10.5 percent[3] in February 2013 when compared to enrollment numbers from one year ago. 
Now more than 2 million Illinoisans, or 16 percent of the state’s population, are dependent on food stamps. Not all states are reporting increases, however. Nine reported drops in the number of enrollees, including Missouri and Michigan.
And not all states have the same failed policies as Illinois. The state’s 9.5 percent unemployment[4] rate, now two percentage points higher than the national average and second highest in the nation, is taking a toll on families and people looking for work. More than 1 million Illinoisans are now unemployed or underemployed. If Illinois matched the national unemployment rate of 7.5 percent, more than 130,000 Illinoisans back at work and off of government dependency.
Instead, Illinois’ pension crisis, high taxes, failed governance and poor business climate have fostered and expanded a cycle of government dependency, leading more of the state’s residents to become increasingly more reliant on federal support even as the national economy has shown signs of improvement since the end of the Great Recession. But Illinoisans don’t need to depend on food stamps. They need stable jobs and real opportunities to better their families and prosper.
The Illinois Policy Institute has laid out a plan[5] to end the fiscal and budgetary crisis in Illinois, a prerequisite to creating more jobs, attract investment and ultimately eliminate this cycle of government dependency. Change won’t be easy, but the current path is clearly failing the great people of Illinois.
Ted Dabrowski is Vice President of Policy at Illinois Policy Institute References^ Illinois’ pension crisis (illinoispolicy.org)^ poor business climate (illinoispolicy.org)^ 10.5 percent (www.fns.usda.gov)^ 9.5 percent unemployment (illinoispolicy.org)^ laid out a plan (www.illinoispolicy.org)",
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	"story_summary" => "A debate over food standards with the largest US trading partner could affect what Americans are eating for dinnerAs President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron stood smiling for the cameras at a press conference on free trade this week, a secret lurked behind them: the average American couldn't care less about whether the US has a good trade deal with Europe, or whether Europeans buy our products or we buy theirs. With over 12 million unemployed people at home, no one's worried about whether we have enough ripe cheese from France or beer from Germany. Yet a confluence of events over the past week shows that Cameron's visit is important to Americans. 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It is worth at least $97bn to the United States and as much as $132bn to the rest of the world. The sheer dollar value of a trade agreement – think of all those lovely dollars that we could use to boost our anemic GDP – means that the EU has financial clout in the US. In fact, the EU has enough clout to finally convince the US government to clean up America's food supply, long given over to factory farming and the economic demands of agribusiness. If America wants to export more beef, chicken and crops to the European Union, it will have to make better products. The EU won't stand for the ones we're peddling now. The EU looks down on American food safety and production practices, and with good reason. American meat production is heavily reliant on chemicals, from hormones to chlorine-bleach baths, and European officials and consumers largely reject these treatments and standards. 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Its sells a popular and powerful herbicide, Roundup, alongside the only seeds that are really resistant to it: soybeans named Roundup Ready, for which it charges twice the price of normal seeds. Strong herbicide has led, predictably, to stronger superweeds; now Monsanto is creating seeds that are resistant to even more powerful weedkillers. The US Department of Agriculture dealt Monsanto a rare blow merely by insisting that its new seeds – the ones resistant to powerful herbicides – require at least another year of examination for safety. The delay was met with surprise.In the US, Big Agriculture calls the shots; the European Union argues that it shouldn't. A trade deal would be the testing ground for a battle over food standards to play out. The EU has little love for Monsanto or other chemical companies with a stake in agribusiness, like Germany's BASF. The EU has approved only two genetically modified crops – corn from Monsanto and potatoes from BASF. 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Bread is sold at farmer's markets because local wheat can be used; go for whole wheat whenever you can find it.
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Get More Bang for Your Buck Shopping at a farmer's market can help both your waistline and your wallet! Produce and prices vary from state to state, farm to farm, but it's not uncommon to find humongous bunches of Swiss chard, spinach, and multiple kinds of kale for a few bucks. Also, even though many farmers choose not to go through the tedious USDA organic certification process, they still grow their produce in an organic and sustainable manner. Many times they also sell their produce at lower prices than stores, which hike up prices on food just because they carry the organic label. Be Adventurous The farmer's market is a great place for exploration and trying new foods that you wouldn't necessarily eat or find at a grocery store. The produce is also fresher, picked as recently as the night before. For example, ramps, an onion and garlicky flavored green, are a very rare find in a supermarket, but farmers will have them piled up at stands for the short two to three weeks a year they are available. The more varieties and colors of fruits and veggies you choose, the different nutrients you'll get. As the summer months start approaching, dozens of flavorful heirloom tomatoes of all colors, shapes, and designs will fill tables. The Green Zebra, Black Russian, and Yellow Valencia are just as colorful as their names sound, and definitely worth the buy. There are also different herbs, such as chocolate mint, lime basil, lemon mint, apple thyme, and more that can be bought potted and kept at home. Chop off a sprig right before use and that's about as fresh as it'll ever get. Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions No one knows their food better than the farmer or representative themselves, and for the most part, they're happy to talk about it. Go up to a stand that looks interesting or has a fruit or veggie that's new to you and ask about the best way to prepare it, what to eat it with, and even if they have any recipes on hand you can try. Happy shopping and healthy eating! For more by Rachel Berman, click here[3]. For more on wellness, click here[4].   "; var coords = [-5, -72]; // display fb-bubble FloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: true, width:236, add_xy:coords, class_name: 'clear-overlay'}); }); References^ seasonal produce guide (localfoods.about.com)^ healthy recipes (caloriecount.about.com)^ click here (www.huffingtonpost.com)^ click here (www.huffingtonpost.com)",
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	"story_title" => "Illinois only state to see a double-digit year-over-year jump in food stamp use",
	"story_summary" => "By Ted Dabrowski - 
Food-stamp use rose 2.7% in the U.S. in February from a year earlier, with 15% of the U.S. population receiving benefits.
The number of recipients in the food stamp program, formally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), reached 47.6 million, or nearly one in seven Americans. With more Illinoisans still looking for work or dropping out of the labor force altogether, the number of people dependent on food stamps keeps rising.
Illinois’ pension crisis[1], high taxes, failed governance and poor business climate[2] are creating an increase in government dependency, even as the national economy has shown signs of improvement since the end of the Great Recession.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that in Febrary 2013, Illinois was the only state in the country to report a double-digit increase in the number of people signing up for food stamps.
SNAP is one of the federal government’s largest welfare programs – and the state’s enrollment in this program rose 10.5 percent[3] in February 2013 when compared to enrollment numbers from one year ago. 
Now more than 2 million Illinoisans, or 16 percent of the state’s population, are dependent on food stamps. Not all states are reporting increases, however. Nine reported drops in the number of enrollees, including Missouri and Michigan.
And not all states have the same failed policies as Illinois. The state’s 9.5 percent unemployment[4] rate, now two percentage points higher than the national average and second highest in the nation, is taking a toll on families and people looking for work. More than 1 million Illinoisans are now unemployed or underemployed. If Illinois matched the national unemployment rate of 7.5 percent, more than 130,000 Illinoisans back at work and off of government dependency.
Instead, Illinois’ pension crisis, high taxes, failed governance and poor business climate have fostered and expanded a cycle of government dependency, leading more of the state’s residents to become increasingly more reliant on federal support even as the national economy has shown signs of improvement since the end of the Great Recession. But Illinoisans don’t need to depend on food stamps. They need stable jobs and real opportunities to better their families and prosper.
The Illinois Policy Institute has laid out a plan[5] to end the fiscal and budgetary crisis in Illinois, a prerequisite to creating more jobs, attract investment and ultimately eliminate this cycle of government dependency. Change won’t be easy, but the current path is clearly failing the great people of Illinois.
Ted Dabrowski is Vice President of Policy at Illinois Policy Institute References^ Illinois’ pension crisis (illinoispolicy.org)^ poor business climate (illinoispolicy.org)^ 10.5 percent (www.fns.usda.gov)^ 9.5 percent unemployment (illinoispolicy.org)^ laid out a plan (www.illinoispolicy.org)",
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