Baby Pig, sometimes called Big Bertha, weighs in at 283 pounds, and Mayfield said he would be sorry to see this particular pig go, but he was happy to have finally won the grand prize after showing pigs for 10 years. Most of the students seemed accepting of the fate of their pigs, and at least one jumped for joy when he found out his pig would go into the sale, but others said they would miss their living projects. Wallis, 10, has been showing pigs for three years and she had a particular...

The students all know not to get attached to the steers and swine, but that doesn't keep some of them from wishing they could keep their animals as pets. Lampkin said the pig, which weighs 224 pounds, is the first she has raised. cortez@scripps.com Wilbur, a york swine, is petted by his owner, Daneesha Lampkin, 10, of Gifford, minutes before the pig was auctioned during the Indian River County Firefighters' Fair in Vero Beach on Saturday. Advertisement For the past year, Robert has raised...

Both the process by which this fine was imposed and the timing of the suit, however, suggest that the EPA's legal action had more to do with politics than environmental protection. Smithfield never disputed the charge, but noted it had written permission from the Commonwealth of Virginia to exceed those limits under a quid pro quo arrangement with state officials. Democratic Governor Douglas Wilder signed a consent order in 1991 permitting Smithfield to continue disposing of its waste...

The extra money comes from a boost in the amount of money Syracuse will receive from the federal government, and from an agreement reached between the council and Mayor Matt Driscoll to cut the amount of CDBG funds the city keeps to administer the program. The extra money comes from a boost in the amount of money Syracuse will receive from the federal government, and from an agreement reached between the council and Mayor Matt Driscoll to cut the amount of CDBG funds the city keeps to...

food and agricultural trade are substantially higher than other estimates, which disagree with Cuba's inclusion of shipping and other costs. He said that "in spite of the challenges between our two countries, and how we export products down here, we intend to increase the number of Nebraska products sold. Pedro Alvarez, director of the island's food import company, Alimport, made the comments as he signed agreements to purchase an additional $15. powdered milk and other perishables had...

Heineman hopes to put the finishing touches on another round of contracts to export Nebraska food to the Communist country. Negotiations on the trip will focus on dry beans, soybeans, wheat, beef and pork. And again, it's been a terrific opportunity for us to look at an expanded relationship. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Governor Works On Export Contracts To Cuba. Officials Look At Exporting Medical Supplies. Dave Heineman is in Cuba on a trade...

A state law banning gift card expiration dates and fees that detract from the card face value went into effect Jan. The USDA plan attempts to use federal inspection resources more effectively, Raymond told reporters in a teleconference from Washington. The American Meat Institute, an industry group that includes processors such as Tyson, Cargill inc. and Smithfield Foods inc. among its members, called the USDA plan "hasty" and said it could jeopardize consumer confidence in an increasingly...

Picking is usually the first of these processes, followed by the packing, then palletizing. The site includes a Buyer's Guide with a search engine function, plus feature articles, daily news updates, case studies, technical papers, event calendar, job openings, an "Ask the Experts" forum, and much more. Because picking operations tend to be early in the food manufacturing process, it is important that they be done correctly. Food robotics have more challenges at the beginning of the...

Schering's line of animal health products includes Nuflor, an antibiotic for cattle, swine and fish; and Banamine, an anti-inflammatory for cattle, horses and swine. It was the latest in a series of deals designed to bolster the pipelines of brand-name drug makers as they wrestle with generic competition, the loss of key patents and a dearth of new products. The firm could add 10 cents a share to Schering-Plough's earnings one year after the deal closes, excluding costs related to the purchase.