Stress boosts Alzheimer’s proteins in the brain. Brief periods of stress can cause a rapid rise in the brain proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in mice. [News Source]

Biotech instills fear and loathing in California rice belt. The U.S. rice harvest is imperiled by the discovery of small amounts of experimental strains of genetically engineered rice in storage facilities holding crops destined for the food supply. [News Source]

BSE likely came from feed (Iowa Farmer) OTTAWA (AP) -- An Alberta, Canada, dairy cow that was diagnosed last month with BSE (mad-cow disease) probably contracted the disease from contaminated feed, federal regulators said. [News Source]

California Growers Fear Biotech Rice Threat (Environmental News Network) Fourth-generation farmer Greg Massa was in the middle of the rice harvest and he was dirty, angry and depressed. A late planting season, hot summer and rising expenses had ensured a less-than-stellar harvest. [News Source]

Larsen in the 2nd (Seattle Times) U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen has a solid base of congressional experience and committee assignments that well serve the trade, military and agricultural... [News Source]

Rice Farmers Face a Biotech Threat to Profit (Los Angeles Times) Genetically engineered grains could end up costing the industry its biggest export customer. [News Source]