Biofuels Report – What is your reaction?

Overall, I think Ethanol and Biodiesel Producers and Organizations were pleased with the EPA announcment of the new RSF2 wording as reported by AgWired.  Bob Dineen from RFA also agreed

However read Senator Mike Johann’s reaction on this matter.

Interesting…Mr. Johanns brings up interesting points on E-15 and Sound Science as some of his disagreements.

Watch this topic closely in the next few months.

Cadmium in Adult Jewelry

You,  the consumer need answers.  Is China using cadmium in place of lead in toys manufactured?
More alerts are coming out daily that cadmium and other heavy metals may be found in adult jewelry.  The article states that high levels were found using the xrf -technology which uses a laser to read the product.
Actually – a [...]

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China Officials find melamine in milk

Melamine is back in the news again in China.
Check out the article from ABCNews

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Compost special ends February 5, 2010

This is your final week to get in on the savings on the Compost US Composting Council Special . Remember to use “compost” for your coupon code. Know the value of your compost today!

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Mycotoxin Testing in 2010

A number of stories have been released regarding Mycotoxins and Mold. Today’s article from AgWeb really struck me. It is important to have corn tested for mycotoxins and a lot of people are. Midwest Laboratories alone, has performed analysis on over 4,000 mycotoxin samples. To perform this type of testing by LCMS, yes make sure [...]

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Compost | Find the Value of Your Compost

Compost Special – Just added January 15, 2010
Many people and customers are getting into the compost business.  Its a great way to create a material that can add value back to the soil.  Have you ever wanted to know what the makeup of your compost is?
In some places its called “Black Gold”  – This article [...]

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Compost | Special Announcement

US Composting Council Tradeshow | Two weeks Away
Send in now for your compost sampling kit and receive your analysis prior to the show.  We want to help show you the “Value of your Compost”
Sign-up Now to receive free Compost Supplies and shipping with your analysis.
Coupon Code is  “compost”
Matt Stukenholtz and John McManis will be representing [...]

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Cadmium Explained

Testing of cadmium in toys explained.  Listen to this video.  Look closely it appears that xrf technology was used to find the cadmium. A true test is a solubility test. Also, consumers should know that toy manufacturers consider levels over 75 ppm to be dangerous.

Also check this article “U. S.  Agency goes after cadmium” – [...]

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Cadmium in Toys

Cadmium – New stories are coming out of China that high levels of cadmium are being found in toys. Some toy manufacturers consider levels over 75ppm to be dangerous.  Our lab supervisor ranks Cadmium up there with Lead, Mercury and Arsenic as some of the most dangerous metals we can be exposed to.  Attached is [...]

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Ochratoxin | Mycotoxin in Baby Cereal

Ochratoxin A  has been found in Heinz Mixed Cereal.  As reported by EmaxHealth
For more information on Mycotoxin Analysis – Check out the Midwest Laboratories schedule of fees and talk to a representative at Midwest Laboratories.

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