The first product to be derived from corn in these parts, of course, was alcohol, the kind you put in a glass rather than your car. PEKIN - While ethanol may be enjoying newfound popularity around the country, distilling corn has been part of central Illinois history for well over a century. Ethanol production is big business in central Illinois, with ADM employing more than 4,000 people in the area alone, said Harjehausen, noting the company expects to open another plant in Decatur by...

It is not new to hear that soy and broccoli have been linked to lowering cancer rates, if they are a part of your daily diet. It is explained in the article that a compound resulting from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables, and genistein, an isofavone in soy, reduce the two proteins needed for breast and ovarian cancer to spread. The researchers are convinced that there is a biological mechanism behind the protective effect. This attraction stimulates the invasive properties of cancer...

The IPCC predicts that by 2050, rice production will decrease by 10 percent, and wheat production by one-third -- which means increased risk of famine. The 28-year-old farmer once grew rice and vegetables, just as his father did before him, roughly 90 kilometers from the coast, in small village of Munshiganj in south-western Bangladesh. Yet what may be good for the farmers is bad for everyone else. Then rice production started to decline, and eventually the vegetable crops failed entirely....

They worry about securing help for harvest 08:06 AM PDT on Sunday, May 6, 2007 By JULIANA BARBASSA The Associated Press FRESNO - Cherries are starting to blush red in the state's warm southern reaches, but farmers are eyeing the first big summer crop with concern, unsure if they'll have enough hands for the harvest. They worry about securing help for harvest 08:06 AM PDT on Sunday, May 6, 2007 By JULIANA BARBASSA The Associated Press FRESNO - Cherries are starting to blush red in the...

Using cells in a lab dish, they found that diindolylmethane, a compound resulting from digestion of cruciferous vegetables, and genistein, an isoflavone in soy, reduce the production of two proteins needed for breast and ovarian cancers to spread. From Times Staff and Wire Reports April 21, 2007 Eating foods like broccoli and soy has been linked to lower cancer rates, and UCLA researchers said they may have discovered the biological mechanism behind the protective effect. for Cancer...

Because this was a true farmers market, vendors sell only what they produce, he said. The two produce vendors who were set up filled some requests, and promised to get customers other items when they come into season. In addition to the green onions and flowers they sold, the Pahuckis - who have attended the market every year since it opened - had herbs such as lavender, basil, parsley, sage and thyme. Garlic, tomatoes, corn, beets, carrots and lettuce are still growing and will be...

Saute the garlic, onions and potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Top it with a snowy white dollop of sour cream and a fresh basil leaf or two to make it picture perfect. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender. Serve hot garnished with a tablespoon sour cream and a sprinkling of chopped fresh chives. In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a good blender, puree the soup (in batches...

E-mail article Print article Subscribe Farmers market to return Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 05/7/07 STAFF REPORT TOMS RIVER Summer is almost upon us, and the Garden State's harvest is sprouting up, signaling the return of downtown Toms River's weekly farmers market. E-mail article Print article Subscribe Farmers market to return Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 05/7/07 STAFF REPORT TOMS RIVER Summer is almost upon us, and the Garden State's harvest is sprouting up,...

Home:News:News:Daily Business Daily Business Company converts cars to run on cooking oil Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press 05/07/2007 Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly BRADDOCK -- The distinct, deep-fried smell of tempura followed Colin Huwyler and Dave Rosenstraus on their 270-mile trips from Allentown to this struggling town east of Pittsburgh. Home:News:News:Daily Business Daily Business Company converts cars to run on cooking oil Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated...