Agriprocessors trustee says 12 buyers looking
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP)--The court-appointed trustee overseeing Agriprocessors' bankruptcy case said at least a dozen parties are looking at buying whole or a part of the meatpacking company. "Although no formal marketing efforts have been undertaken at this juncture, I have been approached by no fewer than 12 parties that have expressed an interest (in) undertaking due diligence in connection with a potential proposal to acquire all or a portion of ...
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Barton County Extension educator national finalist
Kansas Richard C. (Rick) Snell, Kansas State University Extension Agricultural Agent for Barton County, based in Great Bend, was recently recognized as one of four regional winners in agricultural communications for his weekly personal news column, Rick's Ag Roundup. Snell received a plaque from Stephanie Darnell of the Bayer Advanced Company, sponsor of the award.
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Change is the name of the game--except for Christmas
By Richard C. Snell Barton County Extension Agent--Agriculture Kansas I probably should have been a sports writer.
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Colorado wine industry's 2008 Restaurant Program announced
Colorado The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board is holding another restaurant recognition program this year to acknowledge the restaurants that are making a special effort to bring Colorado wines to consumers. They will be awarding the restaurant with the best Colorado wine list (by the glass or by the bottle,) as well as the restaurant that has the best Colorado food and wine pairing; as judged by Rocky Mountain News food ...
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Conservation districts consolidate
Colorado Centennial Conservation District and South Platte Conservation District will join forces to meet the natural resource conservation needs of landowners throughout Logan County and northeastern Weld County. A special election was held on Dec. 2, 2008; landowners from the two districts voted to consolidate the districts, forming the new district, which will be known as "Centennial Conservation District."
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Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale features Whitcomb
One of the West's best art exhibits is set during the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver during January. Whether you're a fan of oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil and conte drawing, photography or bronze, the Coors Western Art Exhibit is for you. A significant contributor to the National Western Scholarship Trust, the exhibit strives to give viewers a diverse offering of images showcasing the many dimensions of western life.
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County officials praise AgriLife Extension conference
Texas Elected county officials who attended a recent one-day conference organized by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service say the annual event provides a rare opportunity to network and discuss topics unique to their roles and responsibilities. The District 12 Continuing Education Conference for County Officials was held Dec. 5 at the Embassy Suites in Laredo, according to Dr. Ruben Saldana, AgriLife Extension district administrator.
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Defatted soy flour eyed as filler substitute for rubber tires
In 1941, Henry Ford unveiled a plastic-bodied car whose panels included soybean meal as component. The feat made headlines--and history--but the idea never took off commercially. However, researchers continue to toy with the idea, including Agricultural Research Service scientists Lei Jong and Jeffrey Byars, who are testing soy flour as a "green" filler for tires and other natural rubber products.
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Farm bill informational meeting set for Enid at KNID Agrifest Farm Show
Oklahoma American Farmers and Ranchers will hold a farm bill informational meeting at the 13th Annual KNID Agrifest Farm Show. AFR invites everyone that is interested in learning more about the new farm bill to attend the free meeting on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center in Enid, Okla.
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Farm equipment sales forecast for 2009
AEM releases manufacturers' "industry outlook" survey The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released its annual forecast for U.S. and Canadian agricultural machinery sales, providing an overall snapshot of manufacturers' predictions for 2009 business. Tractor sales in the United States for 2009 are expected to be strongest for 4-wheel-drive tractors and the 100-horsepower-and-over 2-wheel drive tractors, with Canadian sales strongest for 2-...
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