By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Writer 1:19 AM PDT, April 14, 2007 NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana is celebrating the strawberry this weekend with a festival expected to draw thousands, but underpinning the revelry is the sad reality that the state's small but cherished strawberry farms are disappearing. By BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press Writer 1:19 AM PDT, April 14, 2007 NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana is celebrating the strawberry this weekend with a festival expected to draw thousands, but...

The offer covers all products, including agricultural goods like beef, dairy, cereals and all fruit and vegetables. Europaworld 15/4/2007 EU Offers Full Market Access To Africa, Caribbean And Pacific Regions. It will apply immediately following the signing of an agreement - with a phase-in period for rice and sugar. The only exception will be South Africa where a number of globally competitive products will continue to pay import duties. This means all ACP countries would have the same...

The European Commission delegation in Tanzania has confirmed that the EU will remove the remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to the EU market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions as part of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations. The European Commission delegation in Tanzania has confirmed that the EU will remove the remaining quota and tariff limitations on access to the EU market for all African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions as part of...

Universe The Bosch Compact Series Kitchen Machine with Blender Attachment and Multi-Mixer (Processor) Attachment with its 400-watt motor is designed to perform a variety of tasks including blending, chopping and mixing batter for up to four loaves of bread at a time. Oddly, the manual calls the grater/slicer attachment a food processor attachment, which would seem to negate the marketing concept of a true all-in-one machine. Out of Control The new Oster Fusion has a single 6-cup glass jar,...

And orange juice slumped as players cashed in their gains from the recent rally. After this week, the market will be monitoring the crop in Florida and then await the approach of the Atlantic hurricane season. In a shortened pre-holiday session Thursday, live and feeder cattle futures climbed amid demand sparked by sharply higher cash cattle prices. Live cattle futures sped higher from the start in reaction to beef plants paying $100 per cwt for cash cattle on Thursday, up $4 to $5 from...

Apples Get Death Steve Reed Reporter Local strawberry and corn producers appear to have dodged a potential disaster, but apple growers in the western part of the state have been devastated by the Easter weekend freeze. Experts said growers throughout the mountain county reported a dire outlook for this year's harvest after temperatures dropped into the teens on Friday and Saturday nights. Statewide The weekend's freezing weather appears to have destroyed this year's apple harvest in...

Those putting forth predictions include Moody's Economy.com, which prepares industry snapshots and predictions for the Sonoma County Economic Development Board, and the annual forecast by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank's high-end-focused wine division. Those putting forth predictions include Moody's Economy.com, which prepares industry snapshots and predictions for the Sonoma County Economic Development Board, and the annual forecast by Rob McMillan of Silicon Valley Bank's...

And BASF says that because growers can have better control of vegetative grown in their orchards they can also cut the time and money they spend on pruning. Apogee is a plant growth regulator from BASF that company representatives say can help apple growers improve the quality of their crop, increase yield and save labor. Using Apogee, growers can better control their management of vegetative growth in their orchards. Blossoms affected with blossom blight "will appear water-soaked, wilted...

Summer may bring to mind outdoor picnics with hot dogs and chips, but a Purdue University expert says the season also provides the perfect opportunity to plan delicious, healthy meals. Make kabobs with fruit and grill on low heat until the fruit is hot and slightly golden. These healthy snacks also make consuming the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake simple. Marinate in salsa, low-calorie salad dressing, wine or citrus juices. Choose lean cuts of beef, including round, sirloin...