Agriculture News from HPJ - Your Ag News Source
April 28, 2008
Wyobraska livestock auction report
Woodward livestock auction report
What bad things lurk inside ..... protozoa????!!
Wet weather continues to hamper fieldwork
West Plains regional sales report
Watertown feeder cattle sale
Watch out for poisonous plants in pastures
Volunteer honored for work on children's garden
USGC- U.S. barley a major player in Japan, despite limited supp
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Upcoming KSU ag events
Tyson Foods will close York plant and cut 110 jobs
Tulsa livestock auction report
Tulia livestock sales report
Triticum Mosaic Virus adds new wrinkle to wheat disease picture
Trade agreements shouldn't be game pieces
Tractor safety course for teens
Tips for growing asparagus
Ticket outlets give fans alternatives
Three calves born to Kansas cow
Thirteen new agritourism businesses register with state
The short end
The real scoop on soil for Earth Day
The load too heavy
Texhoma livestock auction
Testing shows brucellosis in Park County elk
NWGA seeks urban family to participate in harvest tour
Supplemental feeding of livestock prevalent
Summer graduate courses, scholarships offered for educators
St. Joseph feeder pigs
Spring wheat and corn planting begin
Spring field work well under way
Spinal column found in U.S. beef shipment
South St. Paul stockyard to hold final auction
South Central direct sheep
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Seoul agrees to resume U.S. beef imports
Seminar on oil, gas leasing issues
Scientists pit bacteria against fungi to protect wheat
Salina livestock sales report
Record rains in neighboring states again shows the importance of maintaining Oklahoma's flood control infrastructure
Product offers postemergence weed control
Prevent peach leaf curl
Presho livestock sales report
Pratt livestock sales report
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Plant flowers!
Pioneer to treat its new soybean varieties with CruiserMaxx Bea
Peruvians plan for trade agreement implementation
Pasture, range conditions rated mostly poor to fair
Parents and anger
Opposition surfaces to farm bill proposal
Oklahoma Farm Bureau to partner with OACD to celebrate Stewardship Week
OKC West livestock auction report
NWGA seeks urban family to participate in harvest tour
Norton teacher honored with 2008 Teacher of the Year award
North Arkansas livestock auction report
New system improves operation productivity
New era of leadership?
Nebraska Corn Board- Oil company profits have big impact on food prices
Nation's newest wineries popping up in non-traditional places
Nationally known grazing expert in Victoria May 13 and 14 for g
Most hay sales remain steady to firm
Missouri officials spar with corps over soil dumping in river
Missouri "crown jewel" for spring turkey hunting
Missourians should take safety precautions if more record heavy
Members, groups protest misplaced farm bill spending priorities
McAlester livestock auction report
Manure entrepreneurs turn brown to green
LMA's donation to Kiowa County 4-H aimed at helping restore county fairgrounds
Lexington livestock sales
Let's get with it on tree orders
Lannie old-fashioned out, contemporary in
Landowners can catch pond management tips at April 30 program
Kansas Wheat calls producer to action
Kansas students relate to agriculture through art
Kansas City area children to get a taste of agriculture through pizza
Judge halts Tyson antibiotic-free advertising
Joplin regional livestock sales
Joplin regional cattle sales
ISU ag school enrollment booms, follows farm economy
Iowa beef producers on trade mission to Mexico
Industry groups reverse position, back total downer cow ban
House passes one-week farm law extension
House approves "green" amendment
Horn named NU Panhandle Alumni of Year
High Plains slaughter news
Highly unusual rainfall, saturated conditions to blame for flooding
Higher price of glyphosate herbicide makes pre-emergence chemicals cost competitive
Hedgehogs got milk?
Hardware disease from tires an issue for livestock
Grass and Gain Field Day slated for May 15 at Miller
Grain market close
Governor signs proclamations for Nebraska poultry industry
Goldthwaite sheep sale
Georgia cattle auction summary
Geisert named superintendent of MU Thompson Farm
FSA announces adjustments to CRP burning requirements
Field day dates set for MU Ag Experiment Station
Fever tick quarantine enlarged in Starr County; reduced in Dimm
Federal funding change putting state forest services at risk
Farmer plans similar crop for 2008
FAPC to host National Value-Added Agriculture Conference
Fall-applied nitrogen on cornfields likely still there despite rain
Faith livestock sales report
Every day an AgriLife 'Earth Day'
Dunlap livestock sales report
Drier conditions help field work begin early in week, but more
Dodge City livestock sales report
Despite demand, hay trade still slow
Denison feeder cattle sale
Delayed corn planting, problems with dandelions
Dalhart cattle sales report
CSP includes wildlife enhancement actions
CSP- Pesticide and nutrient management, Air and water quality enhancement
Commissioner Staples honors more than 100 historic farms and ranches
Colorado feeder cattle sales
Clovis livestock sales report
Cattle on feed numbers released
Cattlemen's program focused on beef quality assurance
Cattle Buyers' Summits set for Montana, Tennessee, Nebraska
Canola field tour near Gypsum May 6
Both topsoil, subsoil moisture levels improve
Bids sharply lower; wheat pressured by other grains
Beef Board officers live on RFD-TV
Balancing trade
Arkansas livestock auction summary
Arkansas governor favors tougher animal-cruelty law
Apache livestock sales report
American Angus Association honors the Roland F. Anderjaska fami
Amarillo livestock auction
Ag secretary- 'We have never been less secure' about wheat
AFBF- Clean water amendment expands federal reach
Ada livestock sales report
Accidents at disease lab acknowledged
Aberdeen cattle sales report
Screw Adjust for Case New Holland planters
Rabbits aren't the only guys that love fresh greens
Who knew vegging out could taste so great?
Just a scoop full
April 21, 2008
Wyobraska cattle sales report
Woodward livestock sales report
Winter storms cause delays, difficulties
Windshield time
Wheat progress slow due to cold temps
Wheat in mostly fair to good condition
Wheat crop just needs warmer temperatures
Wheat bids volatile
What's on my cedar tree?
West Plains regional cattle sales
Weed Science Society of American launches IPSM
Watertown feeder cattle sales report
Wasps help out producers as 'greenbug exterminators'
Warmer, drier weather needed for fieldwork
U.S. pork export market sets new record--beef continues rebound
USGC introduces cornbread in Japan
USDA, NRCS support land management workshop
USDA implements key strategy from NAIS business plan
USDA audit of humane handling finds violations in four slaughterhouses
U.S. Custom Harvesters one group working to get CDL changes stopped
Upcoming K-State agricultural events
UNL appoints feedlot nutrition and management specialist
Tulsa livestock sales report
Tulia livestock sale report
Trade agreement leads Colombian conversations
Tips for reclaiming weedy rangelands
Timeless
The Colorado Brand Book
The Beef "How-To-Guides"
The American Phytopathological Society to celebrate 100th anniversary
The AICA launches new website
Texhoma livestock sales
Texas farmer hemmed in by urban growth
Temperatures lower than normal
TAWC announces 2008 field day
Take your wheat production and management to the next level
Tactics for stretching your food dollar
Superman meets Batman in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Study shows corn prices not a significant driver of higher food costs
Stronger embankments start in the lab
Storms bring rain to some areas of state
St. Joseph feeder pigs
Springtime weed control
Spring is good time to vaccinate heifers against brucellosis
Springfield livestock sales report
Springfield livestock sales
Spend more time marketing your crop
Soy scientists to fill "library" with genetic bookmarks
Soybean population, continued...
South Central direct sheep
Soil prep part of lawn planting process
Slaughterhouse worker seeks dismissal of criminal charges
SIP user-friendly, cost-effective lawn watering tool
Sioux Falls sheep sales report
Sioux Falls Regional Livestock to host auctioneers competition
Short soybean seed supply increases need for good planting practices
Shorthorn association announces internship
Sheep industry education key at annual convention
SDCA makes an impact on Capitol Hill
Scientists turn cheap beet pulp into value-added plastics ingredient
Salina cattle auction report
RFMU to host workshop on renewable energy
Researchers study playa lakes over the Ogallala
Research could reap 'residual' benefits for beef eaters, beef producers
Rep. Johnson expresses concern over health of flood control dam
Rain, snow keeps soil wet
Production and profitability
Producers should avoid water waste during pre-plant irrigation
President sends Colombian Free Trade Agreement to Congress
Pratt livestock sales report
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Ponder has special features for relaxation
People are the same, the world over
Patch burning- A new concept in rangeland management
Past Colorado state FFA officers join together to support FFA members
Oklahoma hit hard by weather
Oklahoma agroterrorism prevention seminars set
OKC West livestock sales report
Oilseed crop may sprout new life as biodiesel source
New officers elected to the American Lamb Board
Newly-available program helps manage manure
Nebraska Wheat Board's District 5 open for appointment
NDA reminds producers of import regulations for cattle
National Make it with Wool winners chosen at 60th annual competition
National clinic for ITLA approved judges held
National Air Emissions conference May 19 to 21 in Des Moines
National 4-H, FFA livestock and meats judging contests held in Denver
NALF celebrates 40th anniversary by recognizing longtime member
MyPyramid Menu Planner- Plan your meals the healthy way
Multi-county range education workshop, tour set May 1
Mineral supplements for your cattle
Miles Of Smiles Therapeutic Riding set fundraiser
Mexico to allow importation of U.S. breeding cattle
McAlester livestock sales report
Majority of hay sales remain steady
Lower Ark Watershed Plan final review April 23
Light at the end of the tunnel
Leadership speaks out for MSGA members in D.C.
Last year's freeze will affect this year's Kansas wheat crop
KSU animal scientist, graduate honored by national organization
KFB honors tradition and heritage of family farms
KARL elects board members, officers
Kansas Wheat presents farmer perspective to foodservice officials
Kansas grain commodity growers elect commissioners
Kansas governor vetoes bill on coal-fired power plants
K-State to host lab robotics training to prepare lab techs for outbreak
K-State students earn scholarships at North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge
K-State researcher using genetic engineering against one of the most costly disease complexes afflicting fed cattle
K-State economist expects more corn, fewer soybean acres than USDA report
Iowa State MANRRS Chapter judged nation's best
Illinois cattleman Willrett elected president of Cattle-Fax
Huron cattle sales report
How late can nitrogen be applied to wheat?
House leadership names Moran to farm bill conference committee
High wheat prices require planning on producer's part
High Plains slaughter news
High density system mimics migrating herds
High corn prices a drag for feedlots
Helena man raises bees as a hobby
Hay trade slow
Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo getting tough on cancer
Growers offer concerns, ideas on futures market
Grathwohl Memorial Herdsman awarded
Grain market close
Gov. Ritter announces appointments to boards, commissions
Goldthwaite sheep sales
Glad to see 'em come, glad to see 'em go
Get your listings in for Montana Stockgrowers Cattle Directory
Georgia cattle auction summary
Ft. Smith livestock sales report
Flooded wells may be contaminated; use shock chlorination to disinfect water
Feds put livestock shipping restrictions on Minnesota to prevent spread of bovine TB
Faster forage option for growers
Farmers await suitable conditions for planting
Farmers advised to hedge crops cautiously
Farm bill extension gives lawmakers another month
Extension developing reclamation, restoration educational material
Extension bulletin, spreadsheet help manage hay meadow fertilizer costs
Export markets are bright spot for U.S. pork, beef industries
Ericson livestock sales report
Eating is stressful, but antioxidants can help
Don't just read the headline
Dodge City cattle sales report
Denver high school students live the rural life
Demand has more farmers selling raw milk, even where it's illeg
Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle
Dalhart livestock sales report
CSP meetings announced in Nebraska, Kansas
CRP provides big benefits for many mixed-grass birds
Crop protection equipment invaluable for farmers, homeowners
Cropping specialist sees problem with $12 wheat
Creating homes that please America's wild bees
CP25 contracts need alternatives to burning
Corporate farming bill pulled from legislature
Cooperation key to success
Controlled calving season could provide producer benefits
Consider herbicide carryover potential before re-cropping wheat
Conservation tillage can save water, input costs
Conservation on the ground, GRP in Kansas
Commissioner appoints members to Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board
Colorado cattle sales report
Co-author of "Breeds of Cattle," Bob Hough recently left Red Angus Association
Clovis livestock sales report
CAWG- Don't blame the farmer for higher food prices
Cattle rustling remains problem despite Missouri task force
'Bt' spells bad news for caterpillars
Broomsedge Bluestem common in many pastures across Kansas
Bison industry may be in uptrend
Berg named National Poll-ette of the Year
"Beef State" world premiere presentation May 21
Beef checkoff introduces five new beef cuts from the chuck
Beef Cattle Roundup set in Hays April 17
Beef cattle, forage crops field day scheduled for May 1 near Mo
Basics of forage production
Auction market BQA video released
ASI recognizes six award recipients at 2008 convention
ASA scholarships available
ASA recognizes Renown show winners
Arkansas livestock summary report
Arginine provision increases swine birthrate, litter birth weight
April declared Corn Month in Missouri
April 25 AgriLife Extension Field Day in McKinney to get down to basics
Apache cattle sales report
American Lamb Board approves six supplier cooperative funding programs
American Angus Association CEO John Crouch announces retirement
Amarillo livestock sales report
All American Beef Battalion to host first steak feed
Agronomist gives tips for assessing wheat freeze injury symptom
Aerial fungicide application has advantages to wheatgrowers
Ada livestock sales report
Aberdeen cattle sales report
34th Annual Southeast Colorado Bull Test sale held April 8
2008 Rocky Mountain Junior Beef Expo set May 24 and 25
2008 Pine Ridge Teachers' Institute set for June
2008 cost-of-production figures for Panhandle farmers
Massey Ferguson mid-range tractors
GoBob Feeder
Electric over hydraulic cranes
USC, LLC, introduces the Cross Over
A healthy serving of sunshine
Bread that you eat with a spoon
Just a scoop full
April 14, 2008
Wyobraska cattle sales report
Workshops help Colorado agriculture producers diversify
Woodward livestock sales report
Wheat progress behind last year
Wet conditions limit field work
West Plains cattle sales
Westchester Ag Scholarship applications due April 30
W.D. Farr Scholarship ready for applicants
Watertown cattle sales report
Warm temps needed to improve pastures
Volunteer management specialist joins Wyoming State 4-H staff
UW Extension sponsors honey bee seminar in Cody
USDA Rural Development invites applications for renewable energy loans, grants
USDA announces more than $16 million in additional funding to eradicate bovine TB in three states
U.S. Custom Harvesters one group working to get CDL changes stopped
USB, ASA Partner with researchers to crack soybean genome code
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Upcoming K-State horticultural events
Tulsa livestock sales report
Tulia livestock sales report
Trade group ranks Colorado second in wind energy installations
Time to put this farm bill out of its misery
Three associations receive scholarship grants
The importance of colostrum
The first of its kind- A biotech yield endorsement from FCIC
Texhoma cattle sales report
Texas wheat production down 15 percent from last year
Texas veterinarian receives alumni award from K-State
Texas AgriLife agencies offer two ag programs
St. Joseph feeder pigs
Still a great buy
State veterinarian retires
State Fair offers new discount season gate admission pass
Spring's steady, slow emergence
Springfield livestock marketing sales
Some farmers start planting
Soil moisture continues above normal
Small grains continue to improve with rains
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Short soybean seed supply increases need for good planting practices to avoid replanting
Short-term calf removal can provide benefits
Several types of buffalo grass are available
Search for Missouri Century Farms continues
Scientists pit bacteria against fungi to protect wheat
Scientists explore techniques to limit spread of antibiotics in animal waste
Salina cattle auction report
SAHC will host art show during Beef Empire Days
Safety the focus of Beef Industry Summit
Rural veterinarians scarce in New Mexico
Rolling Plains Spring Field Day scheduled for April 10