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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Legislative re-write
Cat/dog food tax could lower amount of feral cats
A tax on pet food would raise money to help provide spay and neuter surgeries to feral cats and pets of low-income families, according to a bill introduced to the Washington State Legislature.
Rick Hall, with the group Save Washington Pets, drafted a bill with his group and introduced it to the Legislature early this year.
Two identical copies of the bill were introduced, Bill 5329 in the Senate and its companion, Bill 1406 in the House of Representatives.
“The bill would pay veterinarians and animal hospitals to provide low cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs of low-income pet owners, and for the spay/neuter of feral cats,” lead sponsor Sen. Craig Pridemore said. “It would be a voluntary program.”
Each surgery would cost between $10 and $15, Pridemore said. Without the bill, surgeries could cost twice as much, or more.
The bill would receive funding from a tax put on cat and dog food, Pridemore said.
This fee would be $57 per ton of cat or dog food.
“That is about 3 cents a pound, or about 1 cent a meal,” Pridemore said.
Before introducing the bills, Save Washington Pets contacted several legislators, animal shelters and other animal groups, Hall said.
“We have a good number of sponsors,” he said.
"I would love to decrease the number of animals who are euthanized every year and especially deal with the problem of feral cats, most of whom are dumped by unwanting families," Pridemore said.
The bill would receive funding from a tax put on cat and dog food, Pridemore said.
The bill has been garnering support both in and out of the Legislature.
“We are real happy with the increasing number of people who think it is a good idea,” Hall said. “We have over 50 organizations that have endorsed the bill.”
One of the supporters is Dr. Marty Becker, the contributing vet on ABC’s Good Morning America and a WSU Veterinary school graduate.
“It is a great idea,” he said. “We all have a chance to pay a little bit to fix a big problem.”
As for the fee, Becker said it would most likely not be a burden for most pet owners, and that most would likely want to help out.
“I don’t think it would be even noticeable,” said Becker, who was given the national title of Veterinarian of the Year in 2002. “I think most pet owners would gladly contribute. Most people do things in memory of their pets, so I think they would do things to thank the pets they already have.”
Despite its supporters, Pridemore is skeptical of the bill’s success in the Legislature itself.
“It is unlikely to pass because of the fee,” he said. “The anti-tax folks have raised such a stink about any tax or fees in recent years that even a modest one like this, directed against a clear problem, is very difficult to get votes for.”
The bill is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Pridemore said, and leader Sen. Brian Hatfield may not hold a vote.
“If there isn’t an affirmative vote out of that committee in the next two years it will die in committee,” he said. “Right now, I am guessing that will happen.”
Hall said that Save Washington Pets is not giving up.
“We are hopeful because it is a compelling reason,” he said. “The funding source is challenging because of the current state of the budget and economy, but it is a modest fee. It is equitable and fair, and not burdensome. We are doing everything we can. It is truly a matter of life and death and not something that should want. We could be saving animals lives.”
Hall urged people that are interested in giving their support to visit the groups Web site at www.savewashingtonpets.com and to contact their local legislators to let them know that their support is wanted.
A tax on pet food would raise money to help provide spay and neuter surgeries to feral cats and pets of low-income families, according to a bill introduced to the Washington State Legislature.
Rick Hall, with the group Save Washington Pets, drafted a bill with his group and introduced it to the Legislature early this year.
Two identical copies of the bill were introduced, Bill 5329 in the Senate and its companion, Bill 1406 in the House of Representatives.
“The bill would pay veterinarians and animal hospitals to provide low cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs of low-income pet owners, and for the spay/neuter of feral cats,” lead sponsor Sen. Craig Pridemore said. “It would be a voluntary program.”
Each surgery would cost between $10 and $15, Pridemore said. Without the bill, surgeries could cost twice as much, or more.
The bill would receive funding from a tax put on cat and dog food, Pridemore said.
This fee would be $57 per ton of cat or dog food.
“That is about 3 cents a pound, or about 1 cent a meal,” Pridemore said.
Before introducing the bills, Save Washington Pets contacted several legislators, animal shelters and other animal groups, Hall said.
“We have a good number of sponsors,” he said.
"I would love to decrease the number of animals who are euthanized every year and especially deal with the problem of feral cats, most of whom are dumped by unwanting families," Pridemore said.
The bill would receive funding from a tax put on cat and dog food, Pridemore said.
The bill has been garnering support both in and out of the Legislature.
“We are real happy with the increasing number of people who think it is a good idea,” Hall said. “We have over 50 organizations that have endorsed the bill.”
One of the supporters is Dr. Marty Becker, the contributing vet on ABC’s Good Morning America and a WSU Veterinary school graduate.
“It is a great idea,” he said. “We all have a chance to pay a little bit to fix a big problem.”
As for the fee, Becker said it would most likely not be a burden for most pet owners, and that most would likely want to help out.
“I don’t think it would be even noticeable,” said Becker, who was given the national title of Veterinarian of the Year in 2002. “I think most pet owners would gladly contribute. Most people do things in memory of their pets, so I think they would do things to thank the pets they already have.”
Despite its supporters, Pridemore is skeptical of the bill’s success in the Legislature itself.
“It is unlikely to pass because of the fee,” he said. “The anti-tax folks have raised such a stink about any tax or fees in recent years that even a modest one like this, directed against a clear problem, is very difficult to get votes for.”
The bill is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Pridemore said, and leader Sen. Brian Hatfield may not hold a vote.
“If there isn’t an affirmative vote out of that committee in the next two years it will die in committee,” he said. “Right now, I am guessing that will happen.”
Hall said that Save Washington Pets is not giving up.
“We are hopeful because it is a compelling reason,” he said. “The funding source is challenging because of the current state of the budget and economy, but it is a modest fee. It is equitable and fair, and not burdensome. We are doing everything we can. It is truly a matter of life and death and not something that should want. We could be saving animals lives.”
Hall urged people that are interested in giving their support to visit the groups Web site at www.savewashingtonpets.com and to contact their local legislators to let them know that their support is wanted.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Questions for Lt. Col. Craig Whiteside
1. What do you think of embedded journalists? Do you think they are a help or a hindrance?
2. In your opinion, what role do the media play in war coverage: as supporters or opposers?
3. What role SHOULD they play?
4. Have you seen a lot of situations like the school where the money was not actually being spent? What can you do about it?
5. You seem to be ok to talk to the media, do you think a lot of your fellow soldiers are also willing? What are the pros and cons about talking to reporters?
2. In your opinion, what role do the media play in war coverage: as supporters or opposers?
3. What role SHOULD they play?
4. Have you seen a lot of situations like the school where the money was not actually being spent? What can you do about it?
5. You seem to be ok to talk to the media, do you think a lot of your fellow soldiers are also willing? What are the pros and cons about talking to reporters?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Current Events
Census of Agriculture shows growing diversity in U.S. farming
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/39673697.html
According to the results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture, that were recently released, nearly 300,000 farms have opened since 2002, and 30% more farm operators are now women. There are a lot more small farms, and large farms, but mid-sized operations are seeing a decrease. This census is conducted every five years.
Winter Wheat Worries
http://www.keprtv.com/news/39690857.html
The cold snap in December and low moisture levels may cause farmers in this area problems with their wheat. Farmers will not know until spring how much of an impact the winter will have had on their wheat. Last year sales were down 20% due to drought.
Greensource Launches Jeans Certified Organic for both Farm and Factory at Big Box Stores
http://www.prweb.com/releases/Global_Organic/Textile_Standard/prweb2086844.htm
Seatte-based company Greensource came out with a line of jeans that are certified organic. They are created with organic cotton, and also follow organic rules for dying and processing the textiles. These jeans are available online, at Walmart and Kmart.
Top Six Reasons to Eat Only Organic Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.naturalnews.com/025643.html
These are six reasons, with citations and backup information, to only eat organic fruits and vegetables.
Organic Products Recalled In Salmonella Outbreak
http://www.kirotv.com/health/18725536/detail.html
Many organic products such as Archer Farms Organic Cranberry Nut Trail Mix Bars and Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Trail Mix Bars, Genisoy Organic Apple Cinnamon Bars and GloryBee Organic Dry Roasted Peanut Splits are being recalled due to the recent salmonella outbreak. Safeway has also had to send back a lot of its organic peanut butter, including some it sells at its nut kiosks in the stores.
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/39673697.html
According to the results of the 2007 Census of Agriculture, that were recently released, nearly 300,000 farms have opened since 2002, and 30% more farm operators are now women. There are a lot more small farms, and large farms, but mid-sized operations are seeing a decrease. This census is conducted every five years.
Winter Wheat Worries
http://www.keprtv.com/news/39690857.html
The cold snap in December and low moisture levels may cause farmers in this area problems with their wheat. Farmers will not know until spring how much of an impact the winter will have had on their wheat. Last year sales were down 20% due to drought.
Greensource Launches Jeans Certified Organic for both Farm and Factory at Big Box Stores
http://www.prweb.com/releases/Global_Organic/Textile_Standard/prweb2086844.htm
Seatte-based company Greensource came out with a line of jeans that are certified organic. They are created with organic cotton, and also follow organic rules for dying and processing the textiles. These jeans are available online, at Walmart and Kmart.
Top Six Reasons to Eat Only Organic Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.naturalnews.com/025643.html
These are six reasons, with citations and backup information, to only eat organic fruits and vegetables.
Organic Products Recalled In Salmonella Outbreak
http://www.kirotv.com/health/18725536/detail.html
Many organic products such as Archer Farms Organic Cranberry Nut Trail Mix Bars and Organic Chocolate Chip Peanut Trail Mix Bars, Genisoy Organic Apple Cinnamon Bars and GloryBee Organic Dry Roasted Peanut Splits are being recalled due to the recent salmonella outbreak. Safeway has also had to send back a lot of its organic peanut butter, including some it sells at its nut kiosks in the stores.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Legislative Story
Cat/dog food tax could lower amount feral cats
Overpopulation of domestic animals could change with the introduction of a bill to the Washington State Legislature, one activist said.
Rick Hall, with the group Save Washington Pets, drafted a bill with his group and introduced it to the Legislature early this year.
Two identical copies of the bill were introduced, Bill 5329 in the Senate and its companion, Bill 1406 in the House of Representatives.
“The bill would pay veterinarians and animal hospitals to provide low cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs of low-income pet owners, and for the spay/neuter of feral cats,” lead sponsor Senator Craig Pridemore said. “It would be a voluntary program.”
Each surgery would cost between $10 and $15, Pridemore said. Without the bill, surgeries could cost twice as much, or more.
Before introducing the bills Save Washington Pets contacted several legislators, animal shelters and other animal groups, Hall said.
“We have a good number of sponsors,” he said.
"I would love to decrease the number of animals who are euthanized every year and especially deal with the problem of feral cats, most of whom are dumped by unwanting families," Pridemore said. The bills are titled ‘Creating the companion animal spay/neuter assistance program.’
The bill would receive funding from a tax put on cat and dog food, Pridemore said.
This fee would be $57 per ton of cat or dog food.
“That is about 3 cents a pound, or about 1 cent a meal,” Pridemore said.
The bill has been garnering support both in and out of the Legislature.
“We are real happy with there has been an increasing number of people who think it is a good idea,” Hall said. “We have over fifty organizations that have endorsed the bill.”
One of the supporters is Dr. Marty Becker, the contributing vet on ABC’s Good Morning America and a WSU Veterinary school graduate.
“It is a great idea,” he said. “We all have a chance to pay a little bit to fix a big problem.”
As for the fee, Becker said it would most likely not be a burden for most pet owners, and that most would likely want to help out.
“I don’t think it would be even noticeable,” said Becker, who was given the national title of Veterinarian of the Year in 2002. “I think most pet owners would gladly contribute. Most people do things in memory of their pets, so I think they would do things to thank the pets they already have.”
Despite its supporters, Pridemore is skeptical of the success in the Legislature itself.
“It is unlikely to pass because of the fee,” he said. “The anti-tax folks have raised such a stink about any tax or fees in recent years that even a modest one like this, directed against a clear problem, is very difficult to get votes for.”
The bill is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, Pridemore said, and leader Senator Brian Hatfield may not hold a vote.
“If there isn’t an affirmative vote out of that committee in the next two years it will die in committee,” he said. “Right now, I am guessing that will happen.”
Hall said that Save Washington Pets is not giving up.
“We are hopeful because it is a compelling reason,” he said. “The funding source is challenging because of the current state of the budget and economy, but it is a modest fee. It is equitable and fair, and not burdensome. We are doing everything we can. It is truly a matter of life and death and not something that should want. We could be saving animals lives.”
Hall urged people that are interested in giving their support to visit the groups website at www.savewashingtonpets.com and to contact their local legislators to let them know that their support is wanted.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Christopher Hitchens
After reading the first three chapters of Hitchens' book God is not great I am even more upset that I will be unable to attend his talk this week. He raises some incredibly interesting points. I enjoyed his thoughts on the power of religion to corrupt otherwise good people. Many religious people preach that religion is saving people from a life of sin, but the things that are done in the name of religion are some of the most terrible things that are done in this world. He asks his reader to consider a life without an afterlife in his first chapter. He questions whether or not if people thought this is the only life that they had that they would act better while they were living. One of the things about religion is that in many of them if you ask for forgiveness it can secure you a place in heaven, no matter the sins that you have committed. Hitchens says that if people do not have this idea of ultimate forgiveness later in their lives, then they will behave better during this life that they are currently living. He also tackles some of the things that people accuse atheists of. I love when he says that they still believe in music and literature. He says that he would rather read the works of Shakespeare or Tolstoy than the holy books. So it is not that atheists do not experience the wonder and awe that most associate with religion, but that they simply experience it differently than religious people. I thought that the first chapter of the book was more interesting, for me, than the second and third chapters. That is because there was a lot of background in these chapters and I have taken religion classes before so they were not as interesting. In fact, I was in a religion and politics class when Christopher Hitchens was scheduled to come the first time. Once again, I wish I could attend this talk.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Legislative Story Proposals
Story 1:
A cat and dog food tax bill has been proposed to the Washington State Legislature. This state, and are, has an overabundance of feral and homeless cats and dogs. The easiest way to cure this would be for more spay and neuter surgeries. However, most lower income people cannot afford to have these surgeries for their pets. So, this proposed tax is a way to help get the money to get the surgeries for these low income families, and also pets that are already on the streets. There a lot of people I can talk to about this, including the legislators that are presenting this bill, and also the Whitman County Human Society.
Story 2:
With all the proposed budget cuts by Governor Gregoire, one of the groups that has been suggested to be cut is the Pesticide Incident Review and Tracking Panel. It is a group that reviews laws regarding pesticides in order to keep them from infecting the public. They bring a lot of attention to different data, which keeps us safe. In any agricultural community such as Pullman this is very important. This group only gets about $10,000 in funding, so farmers are questioning whether or not it is worth it to shut down this panel and risk it.
Story 3:
The state of WA gets 360 suggestions for what they will do with their share of the economic stimulus plan recommended by president Obama. One of these places is an agricultural research center. What I would write about is what a new research area would mean to the University and to this area of the state. It would be hard to actually talk to legislators on this story, because it is a national decision, but I could talk to people here about how different things get chosen to be suggested to the national government.
A cat and dog food tax bill has been proposed to the Washington State Legislature. This state, and are, has an overabundance of feral and homeless cats and dogs. The easiest way to cure this would be for more spay and neuter surgeries. However, most lower income people cannot afford to have these surgeries for their pets. So, this proposed tax is a way to help get the money to get the surgeries for these low income families, and also pets that are already on the streets. There a lot of people I can talk to about this, including the legislators that are presenting this bill, and also the Whitman County Human Society.
Story 2:
With all the proposed budget cuts by Governor Gregoire, one of the groups that has been suggested to be cut is the Pesticide Incident Review and Tracking Panel. It is a group that reviews laws regarding pesticides in order to keep them from infecting the public. They bring a lot of attention to different data, which keeps us safe. In any agricultural community such as Pullman this is very important. This group only gets about $10,000 in funding, so farmers are questioning whether or not it is worth it to shut down this panel and risk it.
Story 3:
The state of WA gets 360 suggestions for what they will do with their share of the economic stimulus plan recommended by president Obama. One of these places is an agricultural research center. What I would write about is what a new research area would mean to the University and to this area of the state. It would be hard to actually talk to legislators on this story, because it is a national decision, but I could talk to people here about how different things get chosen to be suggested to the national government.
Revised Breaking News Story
As milk prices drop, dairy farmers struggle
Plummeting milk prices could cause dairies to shut their doors, though the dairy in Pullman are staying strong, for now.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets the price each month that dairy farmers will get paid for their manufacture-grade milk. With a lower demand, and milk being brought in from Europe, farmers are seeing this number continue to drop.
Knott Dairy, in Pullman, will be less affected than other national dairies, but not by much, said dairy director John Swain. Currently home to around 170 cows, university-owned Knott Dairy produces all the milk that goes to the creamery on campus, to create ice cream and the Cougar Gold cheese that has made the WSU creamery nationally famous.
The Knott Dairy is the only dairy within about 100 miles, said senior animal science and Spanish major Chris Blaschko, who works at the dairy. Also, since the dairy is here at the university, it is used mainly for education and experiments. Therefore it is not as influenced by national prices as much.
John Swain said that many dairies are closing right now as a result of two factors: record high costs of feed and record low prices for milk.
The price of milk has nearly been cut in half in the last few years, as it dropped from $19 to $10 since 2007, said Joe Harrison, a professor in the Livestock Nutrient Management Program and dairy specialist at WSU-Puyallup.
“Milk prices were good last year, so there was high-priced feed,” Swain said. “The prices are starting to come down, but there are a lot of high-price commodities in the inventory.”
In fact, it is estimated that some states are going to see a decline of more than 10 percent in the number of dairies that they have, said WSU extension economist Shannon Neibergs. While no states are protected, those with the most dairies will be the most affected.
“It is a really difficult time right now,” Harrison said.
Swain said that although the dairy business is constantly fluctuating, this is a new low.
“In this business there are peaks and valleys,” he said. “It is about supply and demand. The cow numbers are increasing, but with the economy the demand is down.”
He said that he hopes that none of the cows at Knott Dairy, but that he cannot predict what will happen. If the milk prices continue to drop, the dairy will be affected.
“Cows need to leave somewhere in the nation,” he said. “We hope it is not from us.”
The cows that are no longer being used at dairies will most likely be sent to slaughter, he said.
Knott Dairy itself is split into two parts, said Blaschko said.
One part is the student-run dairy, completely operated by student volunteers, and the other is owned by the university, she said.
Blaschko said that although the impact is not incredibly large for Knott Dairy, for other dairies, it is going to have a large effect.
“It is going to be huge,” Blaschko said. “It is going to be hard on a lot of farmers. They are going to have to be bought out because they can’t make money.”
This will end up having an effect on consumers, Blashko said.
“There will be less dairies producing milk, so the price of milk will go up,” Blaschko said.
While this problem is very clear at farms and dairies, it is not yet showing on supermarket shelves, Swain said. “It could be a while before students feel anything.”
Harrison said that shelf prices are much more static than the prices that farmers get paid.
“Store prices are inelastic; they don’t bounce around like at dairies,” he said. “There is still milk on the shelf for now.”
He also said that if milk prices are down for long term, consumers could see more changes in the price of all dairy products, including milk and cheese.
“These changes are happening, but they are not immediately passed on to the consumer,” said Harrison.
Plummeting milk prices could cause dairies to shut their doors, though the dairy in Pullman are staying strong, for now.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets the price each month that dairy farmers will get paid for their manufacture-grade milk. With a lower demand, and milk being brought in from Europe, farmers are seeing this number continue to drop.
Knott Dairy, in Pullman, will be less affected than other national dairies, but not by much, said dairy director John Swain. Currently home to around 170 cows, university-owned Knott Dairy produces all the milk that goes to the creamery on campus, to create ice cream and the Cougar Gold cheese that has made the WSU creamery nationally famous.
The Knott Dairy is the only dairy within about 100 miles, said senior animal science and Spanish major Chris Blaschko, who works at the dairy. Also, since the dairy is here at the university, it is used mainly for education and experiments. Therefore it is not as influenced by national prices as much.
John Swain said that many dairies are closing right now as a result of two factors: record high costs of feed and record low prices for milk.
The price of milk has nearly been cut in half in the last few years, as it dropped from $19 to $10 since 2007, said Joe Harrison, a professor in the Livestock Nutrient Management Program and dairy specialist at WSU-Puyallup.
“Milk prices were good last year, so there was high-priced feed,” Swain said. “The prices are starting to come down, but there are a lot of high-price commodities in the inventory.”
In fact, it is estimated that some states are going to see a decline of more than 10 percent in the number of dairies that they have, said WSU extension economist Shannon Neibergs. While no states are protected, those with the most dairies will be the most affected.
“It is a really difficult time right now,” Harrison said.
Swain said that although the dairy business is constantly fluctuating, this is a new low.
“In this business there are peaks and valleys,” he said. “It is about supply and demand. The cow numbers are increasing, but with the economy the demand is down.”
He said that he hopes that none of the cows at Knott Dairy, but that he cannot predict what will happen. If the milk prices continue to drop, the dairy will be affected.
“Cows need to leave somewhere in the nation,” he said. “We hope it is not from us.”
The cows that are no longer being used at dairies will most likely be sent to slaughter, he said.
Knott Dairy itself is split into two parts, said Blaschko said.
One part is the student-run dairy, completely operated by student volunteers, and the other is owned by the university, she said.
Blaschko said that although the impact is not incredibly large for Knott Dairy, for other dairies, it is going to have a large effect.
“It is going to be huge,” Blaschko said. “It is going to be hard on a lot of farmers. They are going to have to be bought out because they can’t make money.”
This will end up having an effect on consumers, Blashko said.
“There will be less dairies producing milk, so the price of milk will go up,” Blaschko said.
While this problem is very clear at farms and dairies, it is not yet showing on supermarket shelves, Swain said. “It could be a while before students feel anything.”
Harrison said that shelf prices are much more static than the prices that farmers get paid.
“Store prices are inelastic; they don’t bounce around like at dairies,” he said. “There is still milk on the shelf for now.”
He also said that if milk prices are down for long term, consumers could see more changes in the price of all dairy products, including milk and cheese.
“These changes are happening, but they are not immediately passed on to the consumer,” said Harrison.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Current events
"Wheat ends week higher while other grains lowers" in AgWeek online magazine
http://www.agweek.com/articles/?id=2373&article_id=13466&property_id=41
A lot of grains are losing market value, and wheat was on the way down because of the current value of the U.S. dollar. Over the last few days, however, wheat has consistently been gaining back some of its market value.
"Peanut Product Recall Took Company Approval" in the New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/health/policy/03peanut.html?ref=health
The government had to get the company's permission before announcing another huge recall list. President obama has been criticizing the FDA for all the problems that have been occuring with the peanut recalls. He is calling for a more strict safety system.
"Organic growers call for more fertilizer oversight" in the San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11612113
There are two known companies that are selling fertilizer that they say is organic but may actually have been mixed and created artificially.
"Agriculture Commisioner Asked to Step Down Over Salmonella Outbreak" online from WSB Atlanta news station
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18627479/detail.html
The state agricultural commisioner of Georgia is being asked to take responisbility for the salmonella outbreak and step down after 40 years of service.
http://www.agweek.com/articles/?id=2373&article_id=13466&property_id=41
A lot of grains are losing market value, and wheat was on the way down because of the current value of the U.S. dollar. Over the last few days, however, wheat has consistently been gaining back some of its market value.
"Peanut Product Recall Took Company Approval" in the New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/health/policy/03peanut.html?ref=health
The government had to get the company's permission before announcing another huge recall list. President obama has been criticizing the FDA for all the problems that have been occuring with the peanut recalls. He is calling for a more strict safety system.
"Organic growers call for more fertilizer oversight" in the San Jose Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11612113
There are two known companies that are selling fertilizer that they say is organic but may actually have been mixed and created artificially.
"Agriculture Commisioner Asked to Step Down Over Salmonella Outbreak" online from WSB Atlanta news station
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/18627479/detail.html
The state agricultural commisioner of Georgia is being asked to take responisbility for the salmonella outbreak and step down after 40 years of service.
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