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| Agriland, engaging fairgoers at the Kansas State Fair |
Agriland, the anchor of the Pride of Kansas building will engage the senses and stimulates the minds of fairgoers.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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| Effertz Key Ranch named Rancher of the Year |
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) will recognize Effertz Key Ranch of Velva, N.D., and the Gerald “Pat” and Loretta Effertz family as North Dakota’s Ranchers of the Year during the association’s annual convention and trade show, Sept. 23-25 at the Holiday Inn in Minot, N.D.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| SDSU's 2010 Eminent Farmers and Homemakers named |
SDSU chose Edward Blair of Vale and Merlin Van Walleghen of Letcher as Eminent Farmers, and honored Phyllis Sternquist of Centerville and Barbara Telkamp of Brookings as this year’s Eminent Homemakers.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Reducing weaning stress |
Research has shown traditional “abrupt” weaning takes about five days to get over for calves to get on feed and performing. Because of this stress, Joseph Stookey says the science is clear - calves need to be weaned at the ranch and allowed to get over the stress before being transported.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Nebraska's Meat on-the-go processing reaching out to specialty producers |
In recent years, consolidation in the meat processing industry has limited the number of USDA inspected processing facilities in rural areas where the product is produced. Fortunately in May, the USDA announced compliance guidelines for mobile slaughter units which will open the door for producers interested in selling local foods and direct-marketing.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Twin Cities is putting a label on products |
Envision locally grown and processed foods on the shelves of Twin Cities stores, the Co-op Project and its partners are soliciting your assistance, creativity and thoughts establishing a brand name for its product.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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| Iowa Soybean Association smart phone services |
The Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) is one of those associations that are offering smart phone services.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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| Beef Checkoff's promotion |
The Beef Checkoff is partnering with AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange for the Sutter Home® Tailgating Promotion.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Governor's Charity Steer Show raises $108,430 |
Since its inception in 1983, the Governor’s Charity Steer Show has raised $1,830,008 for charity. The sale capped an afternoon of activities which began when 25 steers paraded into the livestock pavilion led by Governor Culver and other celebrity showpersons competing for the title of “Judge’s Choice.”
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Attend the Livestock Biotech Summit in Sioux Falls |
Bruce Knight, Principal and founder of Strategic Conservation Solutions will be the introductory speaker for the 2010 Livestock Biotech Summit. Formerly the Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs at USDA, he is nationally recognized expert on conservation, agriculture, and the environment.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Cattlemen Voice Concern |
Last Friday, Aug. 27, beef and pork producers met in Fort Collins, Colo. to discuss a proposed federal rule by the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) on the buying and selling of livesto
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Beef production methods shown to be earth-friendly |
Comparing the environmental impact of the US beef industry in 1977 to 2007, improvements in nutrition, management, growth rate and slaughter weights, have significantly reduced the environmental impact of modern beef production and improved its sustainability.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Deadline for $10,000 Leopold Conservation Award is one Sept. 24 |
The Leopold Conservation Award is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Selecting for calf health via genetics |
Seasoned cattlemen have long suspected a link between calf genetics and health, and a mounting body of research is proving them right.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Moos, ewes, and more |
The North Dakota State University’s Animal Science Department is set host an event on Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Dakota Horse Park.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Vote for agriculture panel at leading interactive conference |
The AgChat Foundation team has submitted a proposal for a panel discussion forthe world's leading Interactive conferences in Austin, Texas.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Rowe to deliver keynote address at AFBF annual meeting |
Mike Row, the creator and executive producer of Discovery Channel's Emmy®-nominated series Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe is set to be American Farm Bureau's keynote speaker.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| SD State Fair events not to be missed |
The town of Huron, S.D. is ready to welcome the South Dakota State Fair and its 125th anniversary celebration Sept. 2-6. There is a large lineup of events and exhibitors planned for the week so don’t miss out.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Bullish cold storage offsets bearish Cattle on Feed report |
This is the second month in a row that inventories have been higher. Analysts are expecting smaller placement for September and some even into October and November.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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| Maximizing gain in your stocker program |
Cattlemen looking to maximize efficiencies in their stocker program received valuable tips from Roxanne Knock, PhD Nutritional/Technical Specialist with Dakotaland Feeds during the Beef is Our Business Seminar July 29 in Mitchell, S.D.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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