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Asian markets will benefit ag in 2012, says trade expert As global demand for U.S. agricultural products continues to grow, American farmers can expect to see an increasing number of opportunities in China and other Asian markets in 2012, according to William Westman, vice president for international trade at the Meat Institute, speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 93rd Annual Meeting. "China is our largest market for ag exports in all commodities and our trade with the country is up more than 1,000 percent since 2002," said Westman, "... USDA Rural Development seeks applications for home loans USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for the Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program. In 2011, USDA Rural Development in Kansas provided more than $14 million in financing for rural Kansas homeowners through the Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $155 billion in loans and loan guarantees. High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal now available on e-readers Getting the best agriculture industry news has never been easier with the release of High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal for Kindle and Nook. The Kindle version is available at Amazon.com for $2.99 per month and includes wireless delivery via Whispernet direct to a Kindle device. High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal is a weekly agriculture news publication with five geographic editions covering production agriculture across 12 states with paid readership. Legislators honor KARL president Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership President Jack Lindquist received honors from the Kansas House of Representatives for his work in developing agricultural leadership across Kansas. KARL graduates John Thaemert and McReynolds have both served as president of the National Association of Wheat Growers; Bob Haselwood currently serves as treasurer of the American Soybean Association; Ron Suppes has been chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates; and three KARL graduates--Larry Jones, Mark Smith ... USDA grants promote rural business development USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant program. Grants may be used for technical assistance, establishment of small business revolving loan funds and the acquisition of land, buildings, and infrastructure to enhance business development. Grants focused on revolving loan funds, assistance to Native Americans, or multi-state projects are encouraged. Controversy swirls around potential GPS interference These industries fear potential interference to GPS receivers from the recently launched LightSquared communications network. The GPS community is concerned because testing has shown that LightSquared's ground-based transmissions overpower the relatively weak GPS signal from space. Although LightSquared will operate in its own radio band, that band is so close to the GPS signals that most GPS devices pick up the stronger LightSquared signal and become overloaded or jammed. Heifers reported stolen from Stafford County feedyard The Kansas Livestock Association is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who stole 20 heifers owned by Innovative Livestock Services from a Dillwyn Feedyard satellite location northwest of St. John. The heifers came from a pen of 400 that was fed 120 days and averaged 700 pounds Jan. 13. Thieves could have stolen the cattle anytime from September 2011 through early January 2012. The heifers were branded upside down 7 open A on the right... AHC explains changes in tax benefits for horse owners But the bill ultimately passed by Congress did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100 percent bonus depreciation at the 2011 levels. The 179 expense deduction applies to horses, farm equipment and other depreciable property used in a business and permits a horse owner or breeder to write-off up to $125,000 in assets purchased and placed in service in one's horse business in 2012. Bonus depreciation allows horse owners and other horse businesses to write off 50 percent of the ... Report: Nation's cattle herd continues decline In a report that likely foreshadows higher beef prices for consumers at the meat counter, the National Agricultural Statistics Service counted 90.8 million head of cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1. Texas still leads the nation with 11.9 million head of cattle and calves, but its numbers fell by 11 percent. The decline was less severe in Kansas, where cattle numbers fell 3 percent to 6.1 million head, according to the report. Consignment Tack and Equipment sale set for April 14 The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will host the 16th annual Consignment Tack and Equipment Sale on April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango. The sale offers saddles and tack for every riding and driving discipline, plus camping gear, clothing, ranch equipment, trailers and more. Consignment forms may be completed in advance or at the door; download form and get more information at www.4cbch.org or by calling sale chair Don Kelly at 970-769-6342. Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year applications due May 1 Applications are now being accepted for 2012 Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year. According to Bruce Lane, University of Missouri Extension Livestock Specialist, applications are open to residents from any of the following counties in northeast Missouri: Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Linn, Macon, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Ralls, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, or Sullivan. According to Lane, the successful applicant will be inducted into the coveted Northeast Missouri Livestock ... Scholarships available for Junior Shorthorn Breeders Each year, there are several scholarships sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation as well as the American Shorthorn Association available to American Junior Shorthorn Association members. AJSA members are eligible to apply for one of six different college scholarships: Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship, John C. "Jack" Ragsdale Scholarship, Don Longley Memorial Scholarships, Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship, Jesse M. & Jennie S. Duckett Memorial Scholarship, and new in 2011 is the ... High volatility, 'fierce' acreage war ahead for growers During AFBF's session on the outlook for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton, the Australian-born ag economist said that he anticipates "another fierce acreage-bidding war" this season. However, "acreage is not limited," and tight corn stocks and continued high prices should translate to a significant boost in nationwide corn acreage, likely at the expense of cotton, and possibly soybean, production. "Unless the corn price comes down, which I doubt it will with the tight corn stocks, we're ... Chemigation training set for SW Nebraska Chemigation training is a requirement for ag producers to apply chemicals through their irrigation systems, says Robert Tigner, UNL Extension educator. The Nebraska Chemical Act requires anyone that applies chemicals though an irrigation system, whether that is through gaited pipe or center pivot systems, to take the chemigation training and become certified. For more information contact Robert Tigner UNL Extension Educator at 308-882-4731 or Brian Strauch UNL Extension Educator at 308-345-... Independent seed producers hold annual conference The Independent Professional Seed Association saw attendance approach 300 at the Association's 23rd Annual Conference and Trade Show, Jan. 17 to 19 in Indianapolis, Ind. Dave was recognized for his service to agriculture and to IPSA, having served on the Association's Business Development and Education Committees, including serving as Committee Chairman. The Independent Professional Seed Association was formed in 1989 by a group of independent seed producers who recognized the need for an ... IPSA announces officers for 2012 A key responsibility of members at the IPSA Annual Conference is to make elections to the IPSA Board of Directors and to select Association Officers for the coming year. IPSA recognized Steve Kinsell with Silver Lane Hybrids, Remington, Ind., for his past year of service as the Association's president. The IPSA was formed in 1989 by a group of independent seed producers who recognized the need for an organization to represent independent seed companies world-wide. Kansan named to advisory council Joe Jury of Ingalls, Kan., was selected to represent Kansas on the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education Advisory Council, a board of 26 farmer leaders that determines the rural school district recipients of the America's Farmers Grow Rural Education grants. "America's farmers have told us that nothing is more important than growing the next generation, so the Monsanto Fund created America's Farmers Grow Rural Education as a way to help farmers improve school districts in their rural ... Grants available to help develop specialty crops From established crops such as potatoes and sod to crops new to Colorado such as hops and lavender, the diversity of Colorado's specialty crop industry is evident across the state. To help develop and promote the state's specialty crops, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program. Colorado's specialty crops represent approximately 11 percent of Colorado's total agricultural cash receipts. Nebraska Wheat Board announces directorship opening A directorship appointment for District 3 of the Nebraska Wheat Utilization, Development and Marketing Board (NWB) is open for appointment by Gov. Dave Heineman. Qualified candidates include those who are citizens of Nebraska, are at least 21 years of age, have been actively engaged in growing wheat in Nebraska for a period of at least five years, reside in a county in their respective district and derive a substantial portion of income from producing wheat. The Nebraska Wheat Board ... Wheat organizations want an open border for U.S. and Canadian farmers Signaling a desire for more market efficiency, the boards of directors of U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers each passed a resolution on Jan. 29 calling for an open border with Canada that provides reciprocal bilateral wheat trade. Under a December 2011 law, which still faces some legal challenges, the Canadian Wheat Board will lose its grain marketing monopoly Aug. 1, allowing western Canadian farmers to sell their wheat and barley in the open market. "We ... Mill Bar Angus Ranch sale report Lot 64 at $11,250 for two-thirds interest and full possession was Mill Bar Upward 6849, January 2011, sired by Sitz Upward 307R out of Mill Bar Erica 3865 by Sitz Alliance 6595. Lot 21 at $10,250 for two-thirds interest and full possession was Mill Bar Upward 6749, January 2011, sired by Sitz Upward 307R of Mill Bar Enchantress 2689 by Vermilion Dateline 7078. Lot 3 at $10,000 for two-thirds interest and full possession was Mill Bar Upward 6706, January 2011, sired by Sitz Upward 307R out ... McAlester livestock auction report Medium and large frame 2, 10 head, 300 to 350 lbs., 153.00 to 204.00 (182.84); 8 head, 350 to 400 lbs., 190.00 to 194.00 (192.26); 11 head, 400 to 450 lbs., 181.00 to 187.00 (184.90); 8 head, 450 to 500 lbs., 176.00 to 179.00 (177.87). Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 350 lbs., 165.00 to 184.00 (169.58); 350 to 400 lbs., 161.00 to 177.00 (166.47); 400 to 450 lbs., 162.00 to 177.00 (166.71); 450 to 500 lbs., 161.00 to 177.00 (169.77); 500 to 550 lbs., 150.00 to 168.00 (157.17);... OKC West livestock auction report More cattle came off of short wheat with more feeder cattle and fewer calves offered. Most cattle in thin to average flesh condition. Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, set 280 lbs., 189.00; 300 to 350 lbs., 178.00 to 185.00; 350 to 360 lbs., 175.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 169.00 to 177.00, set 410 lbs., thin fleshed 182.00; 450 to 500 lbs., 164.00 to 168.00, set 495 lbs., 175.50; 500 to 540 lbs., 161.50 to 166.50; 600 to 700 lbs., 146.00 to 151.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 134.00 to 145.25; 830 ... Winter livestock auction report Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 332 to 345 lbs., 216.00 to 218.00 (217.68); 6 head, 377 lbs., 214.00; 6 head, 431 lbs., 200.00; 466 to 480 lbs., 197.50 to 201.00 (200.06); 18 head, 502 to 541 lbs., 174.00 to 178.00 (176.93); 17 head, 502 lbs., 188.00 thin fleshed; 558 to 590 lbs., 168.00 to 177.25 (175.79); 45 head, 576 lbs., 183.50 thin fleshed; 606 to 647 lbs., 162.00 to 169.00 (166.49); 652 to 698 lbs., 154.25 to 159.75 (155.90); 7 head, 670 lbs., 148.00 fleshy; 658 to ... Tulia livestock auction report Steers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 400 lbs., 208.00 to 210.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 192.00 to 196.50, part load 471 lbs., 184.50; 500 to 550 lbs., 164.00 to 173.00; part load 647 lbs., 163.25; 700 to 800 lbs., 149.00 to 154.00; 815 lbs., 143.75, 800 to 850 lbs., Fleshy 140.00 to 143.50. Heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 300 to 400 lbs., 169.00 to 175.00; 400 to 450 lbs., 174.00 to 175.00, 450 to 500 lbs., 155.00 to 166.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 149.00 to 157.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 146.00 to ... Dunlap feeder cattle auction report Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1. 14 head, 358 to 393 lbs., 186.00 to 193.00 (187.94); 15 head, 420 to 449 lbs., 171.00 to 178.00 (174.16); 457 to 493 lbs., 164.00 to 170.50 (166.07); 501 to 544 lbs., 155.00 to 163.00 (161.13); 125 head, 513 lbs., 166.00 fancy; 553 to 596 lbs., 154.00 to 162.00 (157.11); 602 to 649 lbs., 147.75 to 154.25 (149.55); 653 to 696 lbs., 143.50 to 154.00 (150.63); 700 to 743 lbs., 140.00 to 150.00 (146.22); 708 to 749 lbs., 150.00 to 150.50 (150.42) ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 18 to 19 cents higher. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly 7 cents higher and $6.02 to $6.49 per bushel. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $47 to $50 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $45 to $48. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $45. Great Northerns were steady at $42 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. Grains inspected for export for week ending Jan. 26: Wheat totaled 18.7 million bushels, up 900 thousand bushels; corn 22.7 million bushels, down 13.5 million bushels; sorghum 289 thousand bushels, down 595 thousand bushels and soybeans 41.5 million bushels, up 5.1 million bushels compared to a week ago. Year to date: Wheat totaled 556.7 down 99.5 million; corn 671.1 down 11.8 million; sorghum 32.2 million down 27.3 million, and soybeans 718.0 down 261.4 million. Terminal wheat bids, paid ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly steady. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly steady and $6.13 to $6.57 per bushel. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady to firm $45 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were steady to $2 higher at $43 to $45. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $45. Great Northerns were steady at $42 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. 2 soft red winter wheat, barge, $6.59 3/4 to $6.69 3/4, up 2 1/2 cents; No. 2 yellow corn, barge, $6.62 to $6.68, up 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 cents; No. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $45. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North Dakota and Minnesota, light red kidneys were steady $54 to $55. Grains close higher, soybeans lead way Terminal corn bids, U.S. No. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, $7.38 to $7.63, up 3 cents; 12% protein, $7.58 to $7.88, up 3 cents; 13% protein, $7.78 to $8.08, up 3 cents; 14% protein, $8.21 to $8.36, up 3 cents. The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the close grain report for Jan. 24, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $6.33 1/2 cents, up 13 3/4 cents; March corn, $6.30 1/2 up 10 1/4 cents; and March soybeans, $12.20, up 2 1/2 cents. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 12 to 13 cents higher. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady to $1 higher $45 to $48 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, ... The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Jan. 3, reported in futures trading that Chicago March soft red winter wheat was $6.57 1/2, up 4 3/4 cents; March corn, $6.58 1/2, up 12 cents; and January soybeans, $12.18 1/4, up 19 3/4 cents. 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 4 to 5 cents lower. 2 yellow corn in north central Colorado was mostly 12 cents higher and $6.20 to $6.60 per bushel. Grains see solid gains for new year Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $6.88, down 4 cents; Minneapolis, $8.99 1/4, down 5 1/4 cents; Portland, $6.10 to $6.30, up 5 to 10 cents; St. Louis, $6.66, up 4 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $6.74, up 17 to 12 cents; Minneapolis, no bids; southern Iowa, $6.37 1/2 to $6.43 1/2, up 9 to 12 cents; Omaha, $6.47 to $6.50, up 10 cents. No. 1, price paid for truck delivery, included: Kansas City, $12.08, up 14 cents; ...
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By Larry Dreiling 
By Jennifer M. Latzke 
