April exports of U.S. beef and pork edged higher than the previous month but still lagged behind year-ago levels, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

This USDA report shows that food price inflation should be low this year, except when it comes to beef prices.

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Founder of H&S Manufacturing Co., Inc., Lauri Raymond “Ray” Heikenen, 89, of Junction City, Wisconsin, passed away on May 10, 2013, at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Samson LLC has acquired AgInfoLink, USA, located in Westminister, Colorado. The change was effective April 1.

The benefits of flax for people can be seen in any grocery store in supplements and cereals. The high levels of omega-3 and fiber found in flax have earned it a "superfood” title. Now researchers and cattleman are experimenting with the benefits of flax for cattle as well.

John Bowne High School is the only New York City public school with row crops and a farm lab. Every morning, students head to the Queens campus for agriculture and animal science classes. Students in the honors animal science tract devote their senior year to research methodology and experiment design.

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AgSource Laboratories recently expanded its diagnostic capabilities with a milk-based pregnancy test that the company says is a non-invasive, labor-efficient means to quickly determine if a lactating cow that has been diagnosed pregnant remains pregnant.