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U.s. Department Of Agriculture (Usda) Defined

The United States Department of Agriculture comprises of many agencies charged with different tasks related to agriculture and our food supply. Among these is ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious and accessible food supply. The USDA also enhances the quality of life for the American population by supporting production of agricultural products; caring for agricultural, forest and range lands; supporting sound development of our rural communities; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.

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Come Hurricane or Storm, USDA Prepares

Published September 7, 2008, 11:17 am, Centre Daily Times

Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today said USDA's many agencies have deployed personnel and resources to federal, state and local authorities in preparation of landfall for Hanna as either tropical storm or hurricane, as well as the approach of Hurricane Ike.

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Sticker shock: Grocers emphasize cheaper alternatives as food prices bite into budgets

Published September 7, 2008, 4:11 am, The Fort Collins Coloradoan

As consumers look to squeeze every penny from soaring food budgets - clipping coupons, comparing prices and shopping less frequently β€” grocery stores are upping efforts to promote their stores as value driven.

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Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2008

Published September 6, 2008, 9:01 am, HealthDay via Yahoo! News

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

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Rabies bait dropping in Mercer, McDowell

Published September 6, 2008, 2:07 am, Bluefield Daily Telegraph

BLUEFIELD β€” Mercer County is among the southern West Virginia counties being included in a program to help stop the spread of raccoon rabies.

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Disaster preparedness is best defense | AUDIO

Published September 5, 2008, 10:48 pm, The Gleaner

June's record flooding illustrates that Hoosiers must be prepared for the next disaster, officials say.

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Published September 5, 2008, 7:11 pm, Moldova.org

Clues to treat brain cancer discoveredPHOENIX, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers said they've discovered new genetic mutations involved in glioblastoma, the most common form of brain cancer.The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network said the findings of its large-scale study of glioblastoma, published in the online edition of the journal Nature, hold potential implications for the diagnosis and ...

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Published September 5, 2008, 6:59 pm, UPI

Clues to treat brain cancer discovered ... Universal flu vaccine tested on humans ... Alfalfa sprouts recalled for Salmonella ... Nicotine may enhance other experiences ... Health/Science news from UPI.

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Alfalfa sprouts recalled for Salmonella

Published September 5, 2008, 6:41 pm, Moldova.org

Sprouters Northwest Inc. has recalled alfalfa sprouts after an outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington state.The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the sprouts may be linked to 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection. Nine of the illnesses were reported in Washington and four were in Oregon. At least two people were hospitalized, the Washington State Health Department saidThe ...

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Alfalfa sprouts recalled for Salmonella

Published September 5, 2008, 6:14 pm, UPI

OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Sprouters Northwest Inc. has recalled alfalfa sprouts after an outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington state.

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PETA says Agriprocessors misled rabbis about slaughter procedures [VIDEO]

Published September 5, 2008, 3:00 pm, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

NEW YORK (JTA)β€”An undercover video shot at the Agriprocessors kosher meat plant in Postville, Iowa, is prompting new claims that the company engages in inhumane slaughter and that it misled a delegation of Orthodox rabbis who visited the plant in July.

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