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January 29, 2007
Wyobraska cattle sales notes
Woodward livestock sales
Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference set for Stil
West Plains regional sales
Western counties suffer more than $360 million in damages from
Watertown cattle sales
Veggie industry, government seek food laws
Vay has innovative floor plan
Variable Sorghum test weight has little impact on cattle rate o
UW, USDA host range management workshop in Evanston
USDA to measure the economic state of U.S. agriculture
USDA Energy Conference to be held
UNL to host half-day biofuels and water resources retreat
Tulsa livestock sales report
Top Farmer Idea award goes to Texas inventor
Three more stations offer E85
Three-in-one product ensures broad spectrum of activity
Third annual Heart of Oklahoma Cattle Conference slated
The crime of beating a dead horse
Texhoma cattle sales
Texas woman elected to Simmental board
Syngenta extends ordering deadline
Swift hires to look into financial alternatives, including sale
Strong demand for all hay classes
St. Onge livestock auction report
St. Joseph feeder pigs
State on verge of renewable energy boom
State of the Union
Springfield dairy heifer sale
Springfield cattle sales report
Soybean Association elects officers, announces award recipients
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Sioux Falls feeder pigs
Show me the energy
Show Me Energy Cooperative begins equity drive
Shortage of hay prompting cattlemen to sell at low prices
Sheep promotion activities successful at KS State Fair
Senator Roberts- Expanded federal aid for disaster areas on its
Salina cattle sales report
Rural development helps more than some realize
Ritter vows to push for disaster relief for ranchers
Richardson continues push for agricultural relief after storm
Residents differ on benefits, impact of proposed wind farm
Researchers use Yellowstone to explore effects of elevated CO2
Report Finds Hidden Treasures in CSP
Remedies exist for trees wounded by ice storm
Red imported fire ants
Raven Industries, AutoFarm announce joint agreement
Raids still hurting Swift output
Proposed ethanol plant, biodiesel interest part of Worland's WE
Program to help landowners with oil and gas lease fine print
Profitability conference set for Ulysses
Premises registration will minimize losses
Pratt livestock sales
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Pork producers to host winter pork picnic in Des Moines
Plan to attend the 2007 Annual KCA Convention
Pecan management course offered by OSU
OKC West cattle sales
Ogallala feeder cattle sales
Officials- California lettuce a possible source of E. coli in
No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference set for Jan. 30, 31
New pinto bean resists viral diseases
New farm bill policy planks outlined at National Farmers conven
Newell sheep sales report
New broad-spectrum corn/a> herbicide is registered
Nebraska students tour Taiwan
Nebraska Soybean Board sets January meeting
Nebraska corn/a> Board to meet Jan. 29
Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation scholarships available
Nebraska among leaders in organic farming acres
Nebraska Alfalfa Expo heads to Kearney
NCGA reminds consumers of corn, ethanol facts
NCBA President Mike John, SDCA president speak at Ag Expo
National Guard helping feed cattle, restore power
Most hay selling steady, other supplies very tight
Montana woman to head Forest Service
Meeting to focus on beef cow nutrition, economics
Massoth completes RFF environmental assessment
MANA launches new generic crop protection website
Livestock markets cancel, postpone sales due to weather
Limousin will be represented at NCBA trade show
Likes named first recipient of K-State Animal Sciences Alumnus
Lexington livestock sales
Let grain foods fuel your fire
Legislators reject brand inspection fee
KSU ag engineers unveil new irrigation scheduling program
KSU ag economist- Cloned products years away from store shelves
Kentucky couple receives national Farm Bureau award
Keep your eyes open for fertilizer theft
Kansas to push for national biodefense plant
Kansas Limousin breeders prep for annual meeting and sale
Kansas Farmers Union elects leadership
Kansas Farmers' Market Conference slated for Feb. 5 in Topeka
Kansas breeder elected ASA Board Chairman
Kansans to be honored for support of wheat
K-State receives grant for climate change effort
Joplin regional cattle sales
ISU research shows poultry odor controlled by additive
Iowa Secretary of Ag to keynote at Beginning Farmers event
Iowa Farm Bureau names new executive director
In other agribusiness news....
Immigration overhaul supporters rally
Illegal Canadian cattle discovered in the U.S.
Huron cattle sales
Horse slaughter plants considering legal options
Hog and pig numbers released
High Plains slaughter news
Herd potential can help all aspects of raising beef
Groundbreaking delayed for beef plant
FAIR program offers free educational resources
Grassroots Farm Bureau leaders elected
Grain Sorghum school set
Grain market close
Georgia cattle auction summary
Ft. Smith livestock sales
Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days seminars address producer is
Follow the leader
FMC, BASF announce agreement to exchange access to key active i
Flexibility may be greatest management tool in livestock operat
Farming leaders press for federal blizzard aid
Farm bill divides lawmakers, President Bush
Faith of our fathers only surpassed by food of our mothers
Faith livestock sales report
FAIR program offers free educational resources
Ethanol could cause corn/a> shortages
Ethanol boosts corn/a> acres
Ericson cattle sales
EPA seeks to clarify Clean Water Act after adverse court ruling
Emerging swine disease tightens gap between producers, scientis
Edmond farm part of investment trend
East Texas Turfgrass Conference set Feb. 1
Dodge City cattle sales report
Dexter couple chosen to manage Valles Caldera livestock program
Democrats will aim for conservation and renewable energy
Delegates support farm safety net, immigration reform
Deadline nears for soil, water conservation funding
Dalhart livestock sales report
CSU weather watching network expands nationally
Crop report- corn/a> supplies dwindle, prices rise
Crop, livestock insurance course set for Feb. 26 in Vernon
Comprehensive emergency disaster assistance action a necessity
Colorado well represented at NCGA conference
Colorado man re-elected to Simmental board
Colorado feeder cattle report
Colorado farmer finds help in AgrAbility workshop
Colorado Cattlemen's Association announces producer show result
Cold weather helping valley ag producers
Cold, rainy weather could spell danger for cattle
Cold can burn landscape plants
Clovis cattle sales report
Chandler named North Region Program Director for Family, Consumer Services
Cellulose challenging corn/a> as ethanol's main ingredient
CattleWomen set date for ambassador contest
Cattleman claims his invention was stolen
Cattle loss may not be massive
Borlaug Institute helping genocide survivor, others rebuild Rwanda
Blizzards fill plains reservoirs
Bids for grain,Soybeanssee slight losses
Best to 'abuse' trees while they're dormant
Beef row threatens free trade agreement
Beef production seminar in Wray
Ark farmers weigh price outlook in planting decisions
Arkansas livestock summary report
Appeals court rules against horse slaughtering in Texas
Annual High Plains conference keynote speaker to address farm b
American Gelbvieh Association elects new leadership
Alltech researchers study the use of DDGS in animal feed ration
Agribusiness giant Cargill profits rise 34 percent
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AFBF- Retail food prices drop slightly in fourth quarter
AFA alliance prepares new ag leaders
Adjusting to normal
Abilene Chamber, Extension host expo
Aberdeen cattle sales report
52nd annual Iowa Power Farming Show
36th annual Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference returns to Ottumwa
2007 National Beef Cook-Off is now open for entries
2007 estate planning seminars slated across Texas
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January 22, 2007
Wyobraska cattle sales notes
Workshop to help homeowners create oasis
Woodward cattle sales report
Wilkinson wins reserve at public speaking competition
Why ask "Why?"
Wheat, soybean lower; corn, Sorghum higher
West Plains regional sales
Welding club melds 4-Hers with community interests
Watertown cattle sales
Wall Lake farmer named 2006 Joslin Young Leader
U.S. negotiator calls for 'good agreement' with South Korea on
U.S. expands acceptable use of 'lean' on food labels
USDA tries to revive animal identification efforts
USDA to measure the economic state of U.S. agriculture
USDA farm payment database available on DVD
Up, up, and away
Upcoming K-State agricultural events
UNL Panhandle Center beef specialist recognized by industry
UNL faculty honored with Dinsdale awards
UNL Extension offers education to private pesticide applicators
UNL Extension conferences will help farmers use no-till success
UNL commercial, noncommercial pesticide education program state
Tucker & Sons take pride in Overhead grain bins
Triumph of Ag Expo coming to the Qwest Center-Omaha, March 7 an
Texhoma cattle sales
Texas Longhorn Breeders Association reports missing funds
Texas Ag Forum set for Feb. 23 in Austin
Teenager dies in farm accident
Stockgrowers urge producers to be wary of animal ID plan
State settles with farmers over water meters
South Central direct sheep
Small farming trend ups demand for compact tractors
Site preparation for fruit trees
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Shortage of hay prompting cattlemen to sell at low prices
Seventh annual Bull Growers Project- Bull test underway
SDCA producer participation helps shape 2007 policy
Salina livestock auction report
Safeguarding ag heritage at the annual Colorado Farm Show
Roberts opposes trade deal with South Korea unless markets open
Research may lead to better health in rural communities
USDA ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR $1.6 BILLION INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE FUELS
R-CALF appeals court decision
Presho cattle market report
Pratt livestock market report
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Pecan IPM program pays plenty for producers
Payouts for wolf depredations hit record
Outstanding young farm bureau members honored
No-till conference set Jan. 30, 31
New stop added to MU Dairy Profit Seminars
Nebraska corn/a> Growers announce Golden Ear winner, elects new of
Nebraska corn/a> Board to launch distillers grains market study
Nebraska corn/a> Board honors individuals
Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable offered in Norfolk, Lexington
Nebraska Alfalfa Expo set for Feb. 6, 7
NDA announces new bird flu surveillance program
NCGA to hold farm bill and trade policy conference in February
National Western names new livestock manager
Myanmar intensifies bird flu watch amid outbreaks
Millions of kids, parents face food allergies every day
Metal buildings fill many uses
Meeting to promote nature tourism
Meat processor to raise cattle in South America
Livestock aren't the only losses to recent blizzard
Lexington livestock sales
Legislators consider increased limit on brand fee
KFB helps steer national farm bill, rural development direction
Kansas wheat industry leaders head to Washington
Kansas hay trade is moderate
Kansas grain commodity commission ballots are in the mail
Kansas farmers harvest fewer dry beans
Kansas cattle losses mount
K-State Swine Profitability Conference slated for Feb. 6
Johnson named Woman in Agriculture award winner
Jennings, Nichols named Distinguished Service to Ag winners at
Japan rebuffs U.S. request for immediate talks on opening beef
Japan- Positive for bird flu
January gardening?
It's always a good time to safeguard trees from storm damage
ISU's College of Agriculture considers name change
Irrigation, energy conservation workshops to aid corn/a> growers
Irrigation and energy conservation workshops offered for corn/a> g
Immigration overhaul supporters rally
Hybrids can increase dairy profitability
Huron cattle sales
High Plains slaughter news
Grazing management key to good production
Grant to help Lecompton pay for new water plant
Grain market close
Governor's E85 Coalition announces infrastructure funding
Governments, producers faced with disposing cattle carcasses
Good beef management leads to higher quality
Goldthwaite sheep sales
Golden Plains Extension presents- Winter horticulture programmi
Georgia livestock sales summary
Farming leaders press for federal blizzard aid
Farm family sees data as vital commodity
Farm bill divides lawmakers, President Bush
Faith livestock sales report
Extension empowers women in farm-ranch businesses
Event will celebrate the great Santa Fe Trail
Ericson livestock sales report
End of the year tips
Elk feeding grounds get temporary permit despite suit
Eastern Nebraska wheat Growers Conference offered in Hastings,
Dunning elected to serve as Red Angus Director
Dunlap cattle auction report
Donated farm equipment to be used by students as learning tools
Dodge City cattle sales report
Disaster aid sought for Panhandle counties
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Department of Commerce to host specialty livestock workshop
Denison cattle auction report
Delegates support voluntary animal ID, farm safety net
Dates are set for 2007 Western Heritage Classic
Dates and locations set for pesticide applicator testing
Dalhart livestock sales report
Culling begins at southern Japanese poultry farm hit by bird fl
Cucurbit producers gain valuable information at statewide meeti
Criminal charges mount after immigration raids at Swift
Company to offer Poncho treated grain Sorghum
Colorado feeder cattle report
Colorado AgrAbility workshop coming to Northeast Colorado
Clovis cattle sales report
CCA launches blizzard relief website
Cattlemen have concerns about ethanol growth
Cattle feeders brace for higher costs
Carcass disposal guidelines, documentation important to blizzar
Can you afford not to?
Blizzards fill plains reservoirs
Bison industry calls for stronger regulation of natural food la
Bison headed to Nebraska from North Dakota preserve
Bird flu suspected in Japan
Bird flu detected in Japan identified as virulent H5N1
Biotechnology is the key to improvements in soybean varieties
Beef producers may need to make operational adjustments
Beef'n Up the Troops campaign comes to a close
Arkansas livestock sales
Are corn/a> prices really too high?
Area hay trending steady to firm
A lot has changed in 40 years
Agronomy professor to lead council
Agriculture is drunk on ethanol
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Ada livestock sale notes
Aberdeen cattle sales
2006 custom rates available online
10 steps to a quality target
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January 15, 2007
Wyobraska cattle sales
Woodward livestock sales
Women to use horses to help rehabilitate troubled youth
Wild animals, wild time in the Arbuckle Mountains of Okla.
West Plains regional sales
Weather pressures wheat bids
Watertown cattle sales
Waste oil heaters offer cost savings
Warm, dry month helps winter wheat condition
Warm and damp December
Vegetable growers and specialists sow new ideas during conference
U.S. soy exports exceed 1 billion bushels
USPB increases age verified premiums, making BVS, animal ID pay
U.S., Korea talks likely delayed
Use caution when it comes to cooking, storing food after power outage
USDA seeks to allow more imports from Canada
Upcoming KSU ag events
Tulsa livestock sales report
Tulia livestock auction report
Trichinosis still hurting pig farmers
Time a factor to saving Colorado livestock
The stuff you need out here
The eagles have landed
Texhoma livestock sales
Texas Extension to lead efforts to stabilize Iraq through agriculture
Tallahassee's accents make it stand out
Survey shows soybean production up, oil and protein levels maintain
Study- Screening imported species could save billions
Strong demand for all hay types
Storm could help western Kansas' crops
St. Joseph feeder pigs
State Farm Bureaus honored for excellence
Staples sworn in as TDA commissioner
Springfield cattle sales report
Soybean farmers have sustainability
South Texas gardening class starts Jan. 13
South Korea, U.S. to discuss beef
Source, age verification more than just an ID tag
Some farmers turn to hail cannons
Soil moisture levels improve some with snow, ice
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Sioux Falls feeder pigs
Sen. Salazar seeks immediate disaster relief
Senator Roberts supports bill to aid storm affected farmers and ranchers
Sebelius declares disaster in 44 counties
Salina cattle sales report
RVI offers a number of products, services
Rural residents try to clear roads and feed livestock
Rural development funds total $62 million in FY 2006
Roundup begun for two Sweetwater County horse herds
Rotowiper weed control system is economical
Ritter looks beyond Denver for top picks
Research upsetting some notions about honey bees
Red Rhino hay trailer stampedes onto the market
Protective gear is more than fashionable, it's life-saving
President declares disaster areas for Kansas
Presho cattle sales report
Precision announces Add-A-Grapple Series
Pratt livestock sales report
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Post frame builder opens second location
Permanent biodiesel tax incentive introduced
PCCA's Darneille to lead ICA
OKC West cattle sales
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Ogaz wins NMDA award
Ogallala cattle sales report
OCA asks for help for Panhandle cattlemen
Numbers of stink bugs growing in Missouri soybean fields
North Dakota preparing to grow industrial hemp
NMDA recognizes Ag Marketer of the Year
Niemann looks forward to busy year as USB chairman
Niche sow breeding, gestation discussion group being formed
New publication available on converting manure to energy
New Extension agent hired for Briscoe County
New congress must include Rural America in its agenda
New automated application control system designed to help farme
Need for ethanol education seen
Nebraska winter CNMP programs begin in January
NDA announces details for Generator Hotline
NCBA, state cattlemen's groups provide storm aid
National Western lends support to regional cattlemen
NAIS proves to be a valuable tool during blizzard recovery operation
Most of the state gets some moisture
Mixed precipitiation helps some areas
MGGA makes NAFTA history
Majority of wheat in good to excellent condition
Loup Electronics announces release of new moisture monitor
Livestock Expo to be held Jan. 27
Lexington feeder cattle sales
Kansas farmer will lead United Soybean Board
Kansas Animal ID Symposium "Using (RFID) as a management tool"
K-State's Food Science Institute offers new distance learning course
Joplin regional cattle sales
ISA to award $16,000 in scholarships
Iowa welcomes new Sec. of Ag
Iowa man works to create world's best rodeo events
Industry mourns the loss of rice pioneer
Immigration raid still hurting Swift production, hog prices
Huron cattle market report
Hort industry focus of survey
Holiday season is over- Get ready for tax season
High Plains slaughter sales
High Plains grain elevator workshop scheduled Jan. 18
Herrs Machine specializes in hydrostatics, hydraulics
Hereford bids farewell to Ames
Hay selling steady, some areas still have light supplies
Hardy weed threatens cotton
Groups form coalition to support farm bill conservation program
Grain market close
Got a worn out engine? What should you do? Call Don's Diesel
Goldthwaite sheep sales
Georgia cattle auction report
Gardening in January
Ft. Smith livestock market report
FSA encourages producers to document losses
Freshmen members nominated to serve on the House Agriculture Co