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Congressman Huelskamp discusses Kansas beef with Japanese ambassador Congressman Tim Huelskamp, R-KS, was Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae’s guest at the residence of the ambassador of Japan. The U.S. Meat Export Federation projects this change will increase U.S. beef exports to Japan by 45 percent in 2013. I thanked Ambassador Sasae for his government’s decision to open the Japanese market to more Kansas beef. President Obama signs Kansas disaster declaration Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement of buildings and equipment damaged by the snowstorm in the counties of Barber, Barton, Dickinson, Ellis, Franklin, Harper, Harvey, Hodgeman, Kingman, Marion, McPherson, Ness, Osage, Osborne, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rice, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Smith and Stafford. In addition, federal funding is ... Kansas' economy shows growth in the first quarter 2013 April’s revenue receipt collections, released April 30, showed individual income tax receipts had grown almost 6 percent from the prior fiscal year to date. Overall, the state collected $25 million more in individual income tax receipts in April 2013 versus April 2012. Corporate income tax receipts for April 2013 are about 44 percent more than those for April 2012. REAP application deadline extended until May 31 USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. REAP, authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the nation’s critical energy needs. Visit the USDA Rural Development in Kansas website for additional program information and for application ... American Akaushi Association Field Day set for May 18 Akaushi cattle and the high-quality beef they produce will be the highlight of an American Akaushi Association Field Day May 18 near Eureka, Kan. To RSVP or for more information on the field day, call the American Akaushi Association at 830-540-3912. The American Akaushi Association was established to promote the Akaushi breed as well as maintain and verify the purity of the breed, the performance of the offspring and the quality of the final retail product. 5 Neb. meat workers hurt after chemical reaction GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP)—Five workers at a beef processing plant in Grand Island were exposed to dangerous chemicals during an accident that forced part of the plant to be evacuated. Grand Island Fire Chief Cory Scmidt says the mixture of chemicals caused a reaction that produced toxic gas. Five workers were treated for exposure at a Grand Island hospital and released. Bills important to livestock producers gain Brownback's signature Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed three bills into law recently that are important to the state’s livestock producers. The Kansas Livestock Association supported each of these bills during the legislative session. Senate Bill 124 amends the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act. Keep livestock manure out of floodwaters Surface water contamination from manure spills may pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, and excessive nutrients may cause eutrophication in freshwater ecosystems. “It is important to be aware of the possible short- and long-term consequences to the environment due to mismanagement of manure stockpiles and containment ponds,” says Emily Kline, another livestock environmental management specialist at the Carrington Research Extension Center. “Manure Spills: What You Need to Know ... CropsUNL report: Agland values up again, but trend may reverse in next year Drought conditions in 2012 lifted market demand for irrigated cropland, Johnson said, as irrigated land classes had the largest percentage value gains across the state. Despite the heavy toll of drought that cut forage capacity as much as 50 percent or more during the 2012 grazing season, grazing land value values still rose, Johnson said. Comparing the recent percentage gains in value of agricultural land classes with the associated lower percentage gains in cash rental rates indicate a ... Grain industry selects college scholarship recipients Wyatt Pracht, Westphalia, to study agronomy at Kansas State University. Each year, KGFA awards one $500 Dub & Inez Johnson Memorial scholarship and six $1,000 KGFA scholarships. KGFA also awards one $1,000 John Cranor Memorial scholarship, whose winner is selected by the Kansas State University Foundation. Starter fertilizer may be needed on soybeans depending on soil test levels As a general rule, on medium to low soil testing sites, some level of fertilization above and beyond what we think may have “carried over” from what we applied to the previous corn crop is necessary. If soil test levels are in the high category, little response will likely be seen and no application may be necessary unless suggested by a soil test. If a soil test indicates a need for P, or K, or anything for that matter, a fertilizer application to soybeans is in order. Freezes take a toll on Texas wheat, but some still has potential A late March and three April freezes have hit wheat in its advanced growing stages. This is important, he adds, because younger, boot-stage wheat hay may be several percentage points higher in crude protein than wheat that is headed out. If there are no more freeze events, cooler, wetter weather may help wheat plants recover to a limited extent from freeze damage, Neely said. Jordy Nelson introduced as spokesman for Kansas ag trademark program Jordy Nelson was introduced as the new spokesman for the “From the Land of Kansas” agricultural trademark program at stops across Kansas on April 27. Nelson, a former K-State football star and now a member of the Green Bay Packers, said his passion for agriculture and for promoting Kansas led him to this program. The Kansas agricultural trademark program began 25 years ago when Brownback was Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. The final stop was at the Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka ... Despite rain, south Texas crop losses could hit $100M Despite drenching rains April 28, drought-stricken row crops growers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley may be in for another disastrous year, possibly doubling their $50 million drought losses of 2006, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts in Weslaco. “Reports of failed acres of cotton, grain sorghum and corn have not yet started coming in, but I suspect they will in the coming days and weeks,” said Luis Ribera, Ph.D., an AgriLife Extension agricultural economist at the Texas... Kansas Corn recognizes increasing beef exports to Japan The U.S. beef industry, with major help from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, has seen the benefits of increased beef exports to Japan, following the Asian country’s change in trade restrictions this year. Since the 1970s, the Kansas Corn Commission has supported all exports of U.S. beef as the beef industry’s success encourages a healthy economy for corn and agriculture in general. The importance of the U.S.-Japanese relationship regarding red meat exports was recently highlighted by U.S. ... Doug Rich’s story “Crop insurance a viable, economical risk-management tool,” which ran on page 10B of High Plains Journal on May 13, needs some clarification. According to the Risk Management Association, in 2012 Kansas farmers invested more than $12 million in premiums for more than 6,600 crop insurance policies. Nationally, farmers paid $4.1 billion in premiums for 1.1 million policies, according to National Crop Insurance. 22 92016,92017,92025,92013,92026,92011 Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 7 head, 315 to 345 lbs., 180.00 to 192.00 (183.21); 14 head, 500 to 544 lbs., 153.00 to 160.00 (155.98); 8 head, 560 to 598 lbs., 144.00 to 157.00 (151.92); 12 head, 600 to 640 lbs., 135.00 to 137.00 (135.99) calves; 7 head, 663 to 680 lbs., 137.00 calves; 8 head, 700 to 731 lbs., 131.50 to 136.50 (135.02); 6 head, 757 to 762 lbs., 134.00 to 135.50 (134.75). Feeder heifers: Medium and large frame 1, 16 head, 404 to 445 lbs., 146.00 to 162.00 (155.35);... Apache livestock auction report Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 11 head, 328 lbs., 216.00; 21 head, 483 lbs., 158.00 to 171.50 (161.86); 13 head, 572 to 586 lbs., 141.00 to 150.50 (144.60); 9 head, 619 to 644 lbs., 149.50 to 157.00 (152.76); 604 to 634 lbs., 130.25 to 137.00 (134.23) calves; 652 to 695 lbs., 133.50 to 141.60 (136.71); 719 to 748 lbs., 131.00 to 137.00 (134.48); 9 head, 703 lbs., 128.50 calves; 15 head, 709 lbs., 128.75 fleshy; 758 to 799 lbs., 124.50 to 134.50 (126.37); 819 to 844 lbs., 123.00 to ... San Angelo livestock auction report Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 200 to 300 lbs., 216.00; 603 lbs., 151.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 270 lbs., 194.00; 300 to 400 lbs., 186.00 to 192.00; 415 lbs., 179.00; 500 to 600 lbs., 155.50 to 160.00; 600 to 650 lbs., 140.00 to 144.00. Feeder bulls: Medium and large frame 2, 400 to 500 lbs., 131.00 to 153.00; 600 to 700 lbs., 110.00 to 117.00; 700 to 800 lbs., 108.00 to 111.00; 900 to 1000 lbs., 101.00 to 103.00. Medium and large frame 1 to 2, 300 to 400 lbs., 166.00 to ... South Central direct sheep sales report The South Central Direct Sheep Report for week ending May 10, consisted of 700 feeder lambs, and 100 replacement ewes, according to the USDA Market News Service, San Angelo, Texas. Compared to last test feeder lambs were steady. Replacement ewes: Texas, 100 head, Medium and large frame 1 to 2, ewe lambs 100 lbs 120.00/head. Ericson livestock auction report Bred fall cows and pairs consisted mostly of black and black whiteface cows with black calves at side, fall bred cows bred to black or Hereford bulls. Pairs: Medium and large frame 1, Young, 978 to 1222 lbs., with 85- to 150-lb. calves 1500.00 to 1675.00. Bred fall cows: Medium and large frame 1, Young 1187 to 1188 lbs., 1160.00 to $1200.00. Woodward livestock market report Feeder steers: Medium and large frame 1, 12 head, 455 lbs., 167.00; 6 head, 518 lbs., 163.50; 17 head, 524 lbs., 166.00 thin fleshed; 14 head, 628 to 639 lbs., 146.00; 11 head, 603 to 618 lbs., 133.00 to 137.00 (134.48) calves; 36 head, 618 lbs., 150.50 thin fleshed; 650 to 697 lbs., 141.25 to 146.50 (143.24); 48 head, 690 lbs., 143.10 thin fleshed; 702 to 732 lbs., 137.50 to 141.60 (140.53); 761 to 782 lbs., 129.25 to 133.75 (131.53); 809 to 830 lbs., 124.00 to 127.50 (125.90); 59 head, 824 ... Grain Markets1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 9 to 10 cents higher. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were steady $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in ... Grains see solid to sharp gains In the futures close, Kansas City May wheat was $7.31 3/4, up 9 1/4 cents. Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.17 to $7.20, up 14 to 12 cents; Minneapolis, $8.44 3/4, up 11 3/4 cents; Portland, $7.85 to $7.93 1/2, up 5 to 9 3/4 cents; St. Louis, $7.24, up 10 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $7.06 to $7.11, up 16 cents; Minneapolis, $6.50 1/4, up 16 1/2 cents; southern Iowa, $6.70 3/4 to $6.77 3/4, up 13 to 14 1/2 ... In the futures close, Kansas City May wheat was $7.37 1/4, down 2 1/4 cents. Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.12 to $7.17, down 3 to 2 cents; Minneapolis, $8.46, down 2 cents; Portland, $7.75 to $7.77 1/4, up 1/2 cent; St. Louis, $7.23, down 4 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $6.74 to $6.79, down 7 cents; Minneapolis, $6.24 1/2, down 9 1/4 cents; southern Iowa, $6.46 to $6.51 1/2, down 5 3/4 to 7 1/4 cents; Omaha, ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was 2 to 3 cents lower. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North Dakota ... Grains, soybean bids higher after sharp losses Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.50, up 1 cent; Minneapolis, $8.44 3/4, up 4 cents; Portland, $7.55 to $7.69, unchanged to up 6 1/4 cents; St. Louis, $7.29, up 13 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $7, up 3 cents; Minneapolis, $6.60, up 5 1/2 cents; southern Iowa, $6.76 to $6.86, up 1 to 5 1/2 cents; Omaha, $6.95 to $6.96, up 3 cents. No. 1, price paid for truck delivery, included: Kansas City, $14.82, up 13 cents; ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 1 cent higher. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North ... 1 hard red winter wheat, ordinary protein, northwest Colorado was mostly 17 cents higher. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, pinto beans were steady $33 per cwt; in North Dakota and Minnesota, pinto beans were $31 to $32. In North Dakota and Minnesota, black beans were steady $30. Great Northerns were steady at $43 in northeast Colorado and Nebraska. In North Dakota and Minnesota, navy beans were steady $30. In northeast Colorado and Nebraska, light red kidneys were steady $50; in North ... Wheat sees sharp gains, others modest losses Terminal wheat bids, paid for truck delivery, included Kansas City, $7.78, up 17 to 13 cents; Minneapolis, $8.67, up 3 cents; Portland, $7.75 to $7.86, no comparison; St. Louis, $7.47, up 12 cents. No. 2 yellow, price paid for truck deliver, included: Kansas City, $7.10, down 10 cents; Minneapolis, $6.54, down 11 3/4 cents; southern Iowa, $6.86 to $6.98 1/4, down 1 3/4 to 3 1/4 cents; Omaha, $7.05 to $7.11, down 7 to 4 cents. No. 1, price paid for truck delivery, included: Kansas City, $14.99...
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