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Ed Schafer
 Smithsonian dishes the dirt on, well, dirtDishing the dirt has a long history in Washington, but the Smithsonian Institution is taking it to new depths. The National Museum of Natural History opens a new exhibit on Saturday - "Dig It" - exploring the mysterious and complex world of soil.
Colo. ranchers won't be affected by land lawsuit
A federal lawsuit challenging a plan to give farmers and ranchers access to millions of acres of idle land isn't expected to affect livestock owners in southeastern Colorado who recently won the right to graze on such property.
US agriculture secretary confident meat is safe
The U.S. agriculture secretary expressed confidence in the nation's food safety system, but said the meat processing industry will always face challenges because the bacteria that animals carry evolves.  Ag secretary, lawmakers discuss farmers' flood aidThe U.S. Agriculture Secretary says he is concerned that legal hurdles prevented much immediate federal help for Midwestern farmers faced with serious setbacks because of flooding.
Agriculture secretary meets lawmakers on flood
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary said Thursday he was concerned that legal hurdles prevented much immediate federal help for farmers faced with serious setbacks because of the Midwest floods.
New video of mistreated cows released
An animal advocacy group released undercover video footage Wednesday of sick or injured dairy cows that it contends were mistreated at an auction facility where cattle are sold for slaughter. |
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