http://www.hpj.com/rss.cfm High Plains Journal: Ag News Copyright (c) 1995-2009 High Plains Publisher, Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/images/hpjmask145.jpg http://www.hpj.com/output.xml 144 37 144 37 http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1014NEwindenergygroupformsk.cfm LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--Two of Nebraska's largest agriculture groups have joined forces to make sure farmers and ranchers get a fair shake in wind-energy deals and to break down barriers to the development of big wind farms. The new group, the Nebraska Energy Export Association, held a news conference Oct. 13 at the Capitol. The group includes representatives from the Nebraska Farm Bureau and Nebraska Cattlemen. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1021ruraldeclineforcesmerge.cfm DUNNING, Neb. (AP)--In this remote expanse of ranch country where cattle far outnumber people, folks keep a neighborly attitude toward everyone they meet--except when it comes to high school sports. All over this region, kinship ends and rivalry begins on the football field, which makes what's happening at Sandhills High in Dunning and Thedford High, 27 miles to the west, so strange. Declining and aging populations have forced the two schools... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1022butlerdedicationko4PIX.cfm Kansas Butler Community College filled the barn Oct. 19 when local business leaders and community members showed up to get a peek at the college's newly updated agriculture facilities. Acting Secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture Josh Svaty spoke to the attendees, praising Butler for its efforts in preparing students for the future. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1022OKFBleadersproposeko.cfm Oklahoma Considering water as a valuable, natural resource should remain as a major priority for the state's largest farm organization in 2010. This was one of 625 resolutions proposed during Oklahoma Farm Bureau's statewide resolutions committee meeting Oct. 20 and 21 in Oklahoma City. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1022OSUagribilityprojectko.cfm Oklahoma A farming environment can be challenging for people with disabilities; however, help is available. The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project can assist Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and their families who have been impacted by disabilities and face barriers to continuing participation in an agriculture-related occupation. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1023KFAGagrilandsucessKSFko.cfm Kansas For State Fair attendees who visited the Pride of Kansas building, Agriland was likely a memorable experience. A soil tunnel with worms, roots and other creepy-crawlers; a real-life combine cab; a six-foot tall, milk-able model of a Holstein cow named Blossom; and the Kansas Beef Council's cattle-herding simulation were among children's favorite items this year in the Agriland display Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1026AgTechMACO3pix09_ld.cfm While Congress and the Obama administration consider climate change legislation, a group of researchers labor quietly at field test plots and on computers across the country in work that may offer answers for those decision makers in Washington and assist producers in making smart decisions to mitigate climate change on their own operations. One such effort is the Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Agricultural Carbon Enhancement ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1103CDAnaesICSdirectorko.cfm Colorado Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp has named Steve Bornmann, of Thornton, as the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Inspection and Consumer Services (ICS) division director. "The Inspection and Consumer Services Division is the hub of our consumer protection programs and Steve has the experience and dedication to help protect Colorado consumers," said Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1109OpenFlexMACOHispanicbee.cfm By Jennifer M. Latzke The grocery advertising inserts are a familiar staple of every hometown newspaper. Chucks, ribeye steaks, ground beef--all so tempting, and at the right sale price for the season. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/ http://www.hpj.com/archives/2009/nov09/nov16/1109USDAdesignatesdisasters.cfm Kansas The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Cheyenne, Rice and Sherman counties in Kansas as primary natural disaster areas because of losses caused by high winds and hail that occurred from July 17 through Sept. 3. "President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to the area and serious harm to farms in Kansas and we want to help," said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.hpj.com/