Agriculture News from HPJ - Your Ag News Source
March, 2004
Using chisel plow cuts carbon dioxide loss in fall tillage
Scientists study benefits of pasture plant diversity on dairy production
Researchers find alternative swine E.coli treatment
Rainfall could be barrier to spread of killer bees
New test to find, recruit pest-fighting bacteria
Monitoring Earth's water cycle from space to improve
Mite-borne citrus threat emerging
Youth compete in state beef ambassador competition
Wyobraska livestock sale notes
Wyobraska cattle sales report
Wyobraska cattle sales
Wyobraska cattle sale notes
Wyobraska cattle sale news
Workshop helps Colorado food manufacturers market products
Workshop features beef reproduction techniques
Woodward cattle sale news
Woodward cattle auction notes
Woodward auction report
WKMA announces 3i Show golf tournament
With just a sprinkle, plants soak up more selenium
Winter wheat clinic to be held March 17
Winter wheat clinic in Lamar on March 17
Winter is best time to prune fruit trees
Winners parade at 2004 Missouri Angus Futurity
Wind energy is forum focus
Wildlife management school offered in April
Wildlife gardening course offered for school children
Wildfire season is here, citizens urged to be "firewise"
Wild birds should not be killed to fight bird flu
Wide array of events highlight 50th anniversary 3i Show
Why packers should own livestock ... And why politicians won't let them
Why limit our futures?
When words become weapons: Verbal abuse
When planting vegetable garden, don't settle
Wheat sees some improvement
Wheat rated at poor thanks to limited fall, winter moisture
Wheat industry applauds U.S. negotiators for protecting wheat market in Moroccan FTA
Wheat growin' folks should be pals at last
Wheat growers can boost yields with management
Wheat group won't support FTA
Wheat groups seek comments on cooperative deal
Wheat groups grumble over FTA
Wheat groups expect to decide GMO issue in July
Wheat groups discuss GMOs, consolidation efforts in closed meetings
Wheat groups critical of FTA
Wheat board sponsors workshop
Wheat board sets March 3 meeting
What is the true value of water?
What consumers look for in new products
West Plains livestock sales
West Plains cattle sales report
West Plains cattle sales
West Plains cattle sale news
We have been branded
Weed software can help with management decisions
Website outlines emergency cattle composting research
Weather guessing game
Weather finally cooperating with farmers
Watertown sales report
Watertown livestock sales
Watertown cattle sales
Watertown cattle sale notes
Watertown cattle sale news
Watershed management workshop set for Jefferson City
Water conference to take place March 11 at Lawrence Holidome
Warmer weather helps get grain, soybean bids up
Warmer temps help fields dry out
Walker honored as regional weed superintendent
Wabaunsee County Cattlemen's Banquet
Veneman could face scrutiny
Veneman appoints national urban, community forestry
Veneman announces first air quality awards
Veneman announces expanded BSE surveillance
Veneman: BSE cow was downer
Varied precip doesnt help already dry conditions
Variable hay market seen as spring approaches
UW to sponsor livestock judges' training
UW students, faculty, game and fish probe baffling elk deaths
UW helps plan beef cattle improvement symposium
UW entomologist names new insect species that may help control crop pests
UW college of agriculture educators win honors
USWA opposes U.S.-Australia FTA
U.S. sugar likes Australian trade pact
USMEF backs international BSE report
U.S. makes wheat sales to Iraq
U.S. losing EU honey market on GM cross-polination risks
U.S. Grains Council meets in New Orleans
U.S. farmers stand to lose millions with EU sanctions
Use of climate information in agriculture topic
U.S. ends BSE testing, not Canada ban
Use chisel points to minimize the footprint of tillage point
USDA to provide $84 million to protect farm, ranch land
USDA's gentle, but tough, termiticide now patented
USDA rural development director announces grant for public television
USDA researchers test system to track U.S. cotton products
USDA reports 165,000 MT soybean sale
USDA provides nine states with emergency conservation program funding
USDA hikes credit for sales to Turkey
USDA forecasts more corn, bean acres
USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in Texas
USDA approves Fort Dodge five-way vaccine for cattle
USDA approves fast BSE test
USDA approves, expands discounted crop insurance
USDA announces second partial 2003 crop counter-cyclical payments for peanuts and rice
USDA announces loans, grants for rural economic investment
USDA announces funding for ag management aid
USDA announces $6.8 million to spur rural economic, community development in 18 states
USAIP puts framework in place for effective animal ID system
Urban wildlife easy to attract
Upcoming horticultural events
UNL hosts first water law, policy and science conference
University recognizes local Extension volunteers
Union Station offers glimpse of early Kansas City history
Undetected dangers of radon in your home
Uncovering winter mulched plants
UA hosts annual horse festival
Tyson's liability cloudy after federal judge strikes penalty
Two new gardening publications available from UW
Two future projects partner Extension and park system
Turning husks into textiles could boost corn's value
Tulsa livestock sales report
Tulsa livestock sale notes
Tulia livestock sale notes
Tulia livestock auction report
Tulia livestock auction news
Tulia cattle sales report
Try added fat rations for elderly horses
Triumph of Agriculture Expo moving to Qwest Center
Trees are invading the High Plains
Trade mission promotes U.S. exports to Mexico
Trade deal a non-event for U.S. sheep
Tractor safety course coming soon
To sprig or not to sprig
Top 10 ways to reinvent rural regions
To keep or replace pressure-treated lumber
Time has come for farm program cuts
Three Cedars, Wilken South see success at national Devon show
'Think like a criminal' to boost elevator security
They're still here: Army cutworms sticking around
The pains of success
The Mulcher, great for no-till or conventional operations
The maze of legislation
The information age
The ID glass is half full
The fact and fiction of cowboys
The black hat crew
Thanks to recent, widespread precipitation wheat may be better off
Text of Robert F. Kennedy's speech in Colby, Kan., March 11, 2
Texoma CattleWomen beef backer award presented to Fischer's
Texas High Plains producers looking at spring planted oats
Texas bird flu case prompts call for extreme biosecurity
Testing dormant wheat for life
Ten ways to make money on ten acres
Ted's Montana Grill buys national bison meat contest winner
Techniques can ensure the safety of fresh produce
Teas contain vital antioxidants
TCEQ plans Texas Country cleanups in April
Taxing legislation
Tax benefit overlooked-- Millions of dollars go unclaimed
Tall fescue is popular, common cool-season turfgrass
Symens Bros. Limousin named NALF commercial marketing booster of the year
Switching to no-till, using center pivot irrigation can save wa
Swift named to Llano County Extension post
Sweet scarlet grape: New variety available for growers
Survey asks, Are land prices too high?
Survey: Ag land values take largest jump in 14 years
Sunflower week in review
St. Vrain Valley Progressive Farmers named 2004 Outstanding Colorado Young Farmer chapter
Study reaffirms dairy role in children's bone health
Study analyzes families' exposure to pesticides
Strategic alliances in agriculture workshop offered
St. Onge livestock sales
St. Onge livestock sale notes
St. Onge cattle sales report
Stone County livestock, forage conference set for Feb. 19
St. Joe feeder pigs sales
St. Joe feeder pig sales
St. Joe feeder pig sale news
Still keeping those new years resolutions?
State very dry, warmer temps causing problems
State officials urge custom farmers to obtain license
State launches agritourism initiative
State fair unveils new marketing direction
Start planning for lawn work
Starting cool season plants
Stallman: U.S.-EU resolve key to trade talks
Spring precipitation critical for adequate soil moisture
Spring is time for flowering bulb fertilization
Spring is here again
Spring calving slightly ahead of average
Spray for musk thistle now, let weevils work this summer
Spray calibration can save money, says Ohio State researcher
S&P keeps Tyson on negative CreditWatch
Spectrum Technologies offers portable soil meter, probe
Specialists in pollution prevention added to K-State engineering Extension
Soy rust spreading around the world
Soy rust risk report due in two weeks
Soy rust bigger problem than reported
Soybean upturns help grain, soybean bids end higher
Soybeans: No longer an easy crop
Soybean Rust: What we don't know
Soybean conference sees better-than-expected turnout
Soybean checkoff rallies to protect number one customer
Soybean breeding program advancing on three fronts
Southeast Colorado bull test 77 day report
South central sheep sales
South central direct sheep
South American supplies impact world soybean market
Something fishy on the menu
Soil moisture adequate to surplus
Software can track RFID tags at livestock auction barns
Snow cover, moisture hit worrysome levels
Smithfield to reduce sow herd in 2004
Smart indoor tips
Smaller soybean size in 2004 should not affect germination
Slow start yields slow sales for Brazil soybean farmers
Slow only way to describe hay trade
Slowing hay trade seen as March begins
Slow hay trade seen in final days of February
Skip-row production eases field challenges
Simple Bradbury has character, uniqueness
Sick crows and cows bedevil Japan
Shorthorn tops carcass contest at Kansas Junior Livestock show
Shifting focus to eating skills
Sheep, lamb inventory down three percent
Sheep center appointments announced
Shafer accepts performance position with Simmental association
SF sheep sales
SF feeder pigs
Service awards thank those dedicated to family farms
Serious concern about farm community's 'disappearing middle' se
Series of AI schools scheduled statewide
Senators doubt cow was downer
Senators and coalition leaders ask Governor to remove support for task force
Selecting the right pet takes thought, commitment
Seed treatment is promising tool for maggot control
Seed directories offer quality seed options for spring
Seed company introduces midribbed forage products
Seed bags color-code genetics
Secretary Veneman announces increased funding for BSE related p
Search is on for "Century Farms" in southwest Missouri
Search for 'century farms' continues
Scraping the sky
Scout winter wheat as it greens up
Scientists tap bee genome map for improved traits
Scientists reverse engineer swine flu
Science needed in cities' water protection decisions
Science fiction nightmare
Schwalm named outstanding Colorado Young Farmer Chapter Advisor
Scholarship applications due March 1
Sand & Sage Roundup hosts first annual queen's clinic
Salina livestock sales report
Salina livestock sale notes
Salina cattle sales report
Rust may be north of equator
Rush named "Prime Promoter"
Rules for CSP aren't farmer-friendly
Roundup resistance caused by overuse of single-mode chemicals
Rotation boosts forage efficiency
Rose praises industry progress, issues challengese
Ropin' with the PBR
Rolling Plains cotton poised for substantial acreage gains
Rockefeller donates heifer to ASA Foundation
Risk Management, other skills topics of workshops
Risk management conferences to help beef producers
Riffle appointed PR committee chair at ANCW annual convention
RFS coalition urges senate to pass "energy-lite" bill quickly
RFK Jr. attacks Bush, ag "fat cats"
RFA- U.S. leads world in ethanol
Revenue assurance offered for first time
Research indicates newer reforestation methods more efficient, less wasteful
Researchers seek better soybean
Researcher links cotton yield variability to overnight
Representative speaks to ARA board
Report highlights prospects for U.S. and South American ag exports
Reporter discusses consumer perceptions of meat industry
Renewable energy legislation gaining support
Renderers, feed groups eye FDA rules
Relationships define success
Rejection of user fees recommendation urged
Regular exercise can help cure what ails you
Register now for 4-H environmental program
Red Angus Juniors meet in California for 2004 round-up
Red Angus Brain Trust meeting helps producers "achieve balanced selection"
Red Angus Association of America announces changes to Angus Plus program
Red-hot ideas: Pepper producer turns "waste" into profit
Recent thoughts on feeding frequency for young horses
Raspberries play year-round protective light show
Rapid foreign animal disease detection to be tested
Rancher shares the 'ABCs' of success with IA producers
Raising responsible children requires high expectations
Rain may have helped crops, pastures
Rain helps pastures, soil moisture improve
Rain, export news pressures wheat, corn sees spillover action
R-CALF: USDA ignores the needs of cattle producers
R-CALF: Impact of FTA on cattle producers depends on congress
Publications explore geology of Lewis and Clark journey
Prowers Conservation District to hold 61st annual meeting of cooperators
Proven solutions to be offered at national 21st Century Families conference
Protect your child from identity theft
Protect children: Prevent bullying
Proposed conservation security program rule shortchanged
Product information correction
Producers support beef checkoff, study finds
Producers should be wary of ID program
Producer seeks new technology for sorghum
Producer promotes soy biodiesel at every opportunity
Producer leader voices confidence in future of dairy checkoff
Probiotics provide benefits for livestock
Private soy estimates differ from USDA
Pretty new pepper plants developed by ARS
Pressure builds against GM wheat
Presho cattle auction notes
Prep for spring tillage to help prevent erosion
Prepare tax return early to avoid headaches
Precision ag technology worth it, according to farm survey
Pratt livestock sales report
Pratt cattle auction notes
Pratt 3 p.m. livestock sales report
Pratt 3 p.m. livestock sales
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Prairie dog poisoning ban lifted
Power plants, farmers could help reduce carbon emissions
Poultry industry biosecurity deemed inadequate
Pork producers council welcome completion of Aussie import risk study
Pork groups consider merger plan
Pollen drift an important issue for export markets
Plant some color in your spring landscape
Plan to attend KCA info meeting
Planting date affects sunflower yield, not oil content, says MU agronomist
Planter preparation now may be helpful for upcoming season
Plans will test 250,000 cows
Plans being put into place for national pork industry forum
Plains Grains to promote market gains for Oklahoma wheat
Placement of landscape plants can help reduce heating costs
Pioneer offers specialty hybrid classification program
Peanut production workshop slated for March 26 in Brownfield
Peach growers advised to be vigilant
PDO: Long-term pattern favors drought
Panel finds Canada unfairly discriminates against U.S. wheat
Panel: USDA data favors corn market
Ozarks regional sales report
OSU hosts beef quality summit
OSU hosts Animal Science Weekend
Organics keep couple smiling