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Nitrates provide wrinkle in utilizing corn stalks
The ability to utilize corn stalks and other crop residues has always been a key part of being able to cost effectively raise cattle in this part of South Dakota. Frankly, I think that the ability to use crops and livestock to complement each other...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Vitamin A, Dietary Supplements, Mineral Supplements
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Summary of N.D. farm financial performance
The publication “Financial Characteristics of North Dakota Farms, 2002-2011” summarizes the performance of more than 500 farms enrolled in the North Dakota Farm Business Management Education program. The program uses 16 financial measures to evaluate...Tags: Finance, Agriculture, Economy, Business and Finance
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Pig slaughter shrinks supply to 1975 low during drought
CHICAGO -- Hog farmers are slaughtering animals at the fastest pace since 2009 as a surge in feed costs spurs the biggest losses in 14 years, signaling smaller herds next year and a rebound in pork prices. The 73.3 million hogs processed in eight months...Tags: Corporate Officers, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Heart Attack, Natural Disasters, Swine Flu
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Food or fuel?
This year's drought has already raised wholesale corn prices dramatically, and consumers will likely soon feel the pinch at the grocery store checkout. Economists are warning of a 3-4 percent rise in food prices this year and next as well, an especially...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Biofuels, Natural Disasters, Market and Exchange, Renewable Energy
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Potpie luncheon set for June 19
Parkhead Church will hold its monthly Senior Saints Potpie Luncheon Tuesday, June 19, at noon at the fellowship hall behind the church. The community is invited to attend. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call Edna at 301-842-2649.... -
Md. farmers are doing their share for Chesapeake Bay
The recent commentary by representatives of Senior Scientists and Policymakers for the Bay regarding poultry waste regulations was wrong in many ways ("No more half-measures," June 18). They are correct that more people and their pollution will stress...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Agriculture
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Jeff Semler: We have to preserve vocational agriculture
jsemler@umd.eduAgricultural literacy is a large concern of mine, and sort of a cause, if you will. My concern was heightened when I read about a survey conducted by a British charity called LEAF, which revealed that only 40 percent of young adults associated cows with...Tags: Daniel Webster, Genetics, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Medical Specialization, Genes and Chromosomes
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Western Junior Livestock Show - Oct. 10-13 in Rapid City
Fall means time for the Western Junior Livestock Show and the Western 4-H Family and Consumer Science Show held at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City. This year on October 10-13, the Golden Diamond Anniversary Show will recognize the 75th year...Tags: Fines, Breads, Awards and Prizes, South Dakota State University, Football
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North Dakota man waiting for horse market rebound
HARVEY, N.D. (AP) - Kent Opdahl is waiting for the rebound in the horse market, but he isn't holding his breath. Opdahl's life in the world of horses was turned upside down when Congress in late 2006 passed legislation that ended federal inspection of...Tags: Rodeo, Luxury Goods Industry, Politics, Plant Closings
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Family farming is a part of country life
Daily American CorrespondentChildren helping out on the family farm has been a traditional part of country life since the founding of this country. This week's National Farm Safety Week brings safety into the spotlight. "A family farm is a family business and division of labor...Tags: The Pennsylvania State University, Health and Safety at Work, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Barack Obama, Joe Biden
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NCBA urges EPA to not lower dust standard
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) clearly spelled out its opposition to any attempt by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lower the coarse particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) in its official...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics, Standards
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60 barn hog farm planned near Tribune
A large hog farm near Tribune in Greeley County is scheduled to begin operations in early October. The business will have 60 barns when it opens but has permits for 120 barns, with each barn housing 1,000 hogs. It is owned by Seaboard Foods. David...
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