Mushroom News back issues from February 2009:
Agaricus Bisporus Mushroom Genome Sequencing.(specialty mushrooms)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The sequencing of the Agaricus bisporus genome (using the H97 strain, one of the parents of U1) is underway at the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute (JGI) facility in Walnut Greek, CA. The sequencing project began in February 2008 under the direction of the JGI sequencing ...
Commercial cultivation of Lyophyllum shimeji.(specialty mushrooms)
Feb 01, 2009; ... ABSTRACT: Lyophyllum shimeji ("Hon-shimeji" in Japanese) is an ectomycorrhizal fungus that grows in association with Japanese red pine and/or oak trees. The fungus is prized as the most delicious and the next most expensive mushroom to Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) in Japan. L. shimeji ...
Producing Pleurotus ostreatus in Egypt: a source of Nutritional and medicinal food.(specialty mushrooms)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The following is a report of two years research work carried out to identify suitable conditions for growing mushrooms in Egypt. A fair degree of success was obtained for growing Pleurotus mushrooms. The mode of production has been established and cultivation is presently being carried out ...
USCIS revises form 1-9: Employment Eligibility Verification.(ami update)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is again revising Form 1-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The list of acceptable identity and employment authorization documents will be narrowed and employers will be required to accept only unexpired documents. The changes will ...
Kaolin mushroom farms passes first USDA MGAP.(industry news)
Feb 01, 2009 ... On December 18, 2008, Kaolin Mushroom Farms, the growing division of South Mill Mushroom Sales, was the first mushroom farm to pass the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) audit. AMI congratulates Kaolin Mushroom Farms and South Mill Mushroom ...
Technical and financial assistance available for mushroom farmers.(industry news)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that helps farmers and agricultural producers reduce pollution and improve natural resources. EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to help farmers plan, install and implement structural, ...
Companion program.(NAMC update)
Feb 01, 2009 ... May is blossom time in Niagara so the scenery will be breathtaking. The 20th NAMC Organizing Committee has the two following special events planned just for companions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Monday, May 4 Enjoy Niagara Park's VIP Wine Tour. The special ...
GALA closing party.(NAMC update)(Sound recording review)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Don't miss the GALA on Tuesday evening at Elements on the Falls, the closest restaurant to Niagara Falls. Enjoy a great culinary experience with an incredible view. The restaurant is located on the upper level of Table Rock, next to Horseshoe Falls ....
Whirlpool air car.(NAMC update)
Feb 01, 2009 ... High above the racing Niagara River, you'll be transported through the air in an antique cable car. Far below, the torrent of water abruptly changes direction and creates ...
Upcoming events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Feb 01, 2009 ... 2009 February 23 Mushroom Council Meeting San Antonio, TX * 408/432-7210 April 22--24 United Fresh Las Vegas, NV * www.unitedfreshshows.com/2009 ...