Archive for January, 2007

Forestry and Agricultural Equipment Financing

Forestry and Agricultural Equipment Financing

Forestry and agricultural equipment financing is essential to buy land clearing equipments, mill equipments and other equipments. Agriculture and forestry largely depends upon heavy equipments in order to accomplish the related tasks easily. These equipments are generally expensive and hence require forestry and agricultural equipment financing.

Equipment purchasing is a normal practice in the field of agriculture and forestry si (more…)

Should You Avoid Dairy Products?

Should You Avoid Dairy Products?

There is a lot of conflicting information circulating about dairy products. While some tout its calcium rich health benefits, others claim it is the cause of a long list of health problems. What are some of the arguments for and against dairy, and who’s right in this debate?

One of the most basic arguments against eating dairy is the fact that humans are the only species that drinks the milk of a different animal species. Some feel t (more…)

Sorting Through the Issues of Organic Milk

Sorting Through the Issues of Organic Milk

In 1993 the US dairy industry changed dramatically. That year the FDA approved the use of a genetically-engineered form of bST, sparking a controversy that has persisted over the last thirteen years, leading to law suits and disputes over public health and safety. Many organically-minded consumers switched over to “hormone-free milk,” only to later learn that there was no such thing. What is rbST anyway, and how does it affect cows? The inte (more…)

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