Agriculture News from HPJ - Your Ag News Source
November 29, 2004
Wyobraska cattle sales report
Woodward cattle sales
Woman's death probed for BSE tie
Wolves little danger, group says
Winkler County quarantined for Africanized honey bees
Wet weather slows corn harvest
Wet fields slow corn harvest
West Plains cattle sale news
Volunteers step forward for NCBA
Veneman announces start of FSCA county committee elections
U.S., S. Korea trade talks begin
USMEF demonstration in China sells U.S. pork to expanding restaurant chain
U.S. families: 11% food insecure
USDA extends donations of non-fat dry milk
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Upcoming KSU agricultural events
Upcoming K-State horticultural events
Upcoming K-State agricultural events
Under pressure, BLM to remove more wild horses in Nevada
Uncooperative weather slows fieldwork
Floor Plan
Thailand claims bird flu contained
TDA secures grapefruit fungicide exemption
TDA has soy rust exemptions approved for use
TCFA names officers, board
TAMU parks and recreation department receives national honor
TAMU offers the art of fly tying course
TAMU livestock judging team wins American Royal
Syngenta seeds breeder receives genetics and plant breeding award
Swift workers approve contract
Stopping the coffee berry borer from boring into profits
Upcoming KSU agricultural events
Floor Plan
St. Joseph feeder pigs
Soybean rust confirmed in Arkansas
Soybean breeding program at KSU releases many new varieties
South Central Direct sheep sales report
Some fear COOL could become voluntary
Some express concern for small farmers over next four years
Should we be talking "rural" policy instead of "commodity" policy?
SF sheep sales
S.D. stockgrowers say keep COOL mandatory
SDCA to address landmark issues
Say good-bye to manually controlled sprayers
Salina cattle sales report
Rust impacts more than soybeans
Rust could mean fewer soybean acres
Rooney's sweep Kansas State Fair beef show
Revegetating rangeland with seed-source islands
Reps don't add COOL provision
Red Angus celebrates 50th anniversary
Recipe to reality workshop helps potential food entrepreneurs
Reason for thanks
Rain, warm temperatures slow field work
Rain no friend to Minnesota farmers
Rail freight sees record year
Producer opportunity: CAB growth limited only by supply
Presho livestock sales report
Pratt cattle sales report
Poinsettias are not poisonous, despite what many people think
OSU Veterinarian takes over APHIS post
OSU horticulture department to host poinsettia open house
Oil prices boost interest in biodiesel
Officials comment on negative BSE test results
Northeast Colorado Bull Test begins 29th year
NMSU women sweep events in home rodeo win
New sorghum insurance product available for 2005
Newport Laboratories assumes biological business
New organization takes on liberal activists
Newell sheep sale news
New carrots offer colorful surprises--and health benefits
New BSE report may hurt market, some say
NCGA urges WRDA passage
NCGA accepting applications for corn board
NCBA: EU ban on hormone-treated beef illegal
Mum's the Word!
Moran named 2004 Wheat Leader of the Year
Monsanto gives $8.4 million grant to QUALISOY Initiative
Monsanto gift establishes ISU grad student fellowship
Monsanto forms seed subsidiary
Moderate to strong demand for KS hay
Moderate hay trade sees steady prices
Miles of Smiles program seeks new board members
Michigan jerky maker says it's not just for cowboys anymore
MGEX will launch new index contracts on December 15
Mexico says it will repay U.S. water debt
Manure applicator certification program offered
Limousin Focus Dams recognized
Lexington cattle sales
Letter critical of conservatives offends corn-growing reader
Lester Building Systems finishes management buyout
Leaf drop signals time to protect most roses
Lacking exports help wheat drop more
KSU's Rice selected as science fellow
Kruse not interested in ag job
Kansas Farm Bureau rolls out new ad campaign at meeting
Kansas Commodity Classic schedule set
Kakuni promotion to continue increased exports of U.S. pork to Japan
K-State plans beef management meetings Nov. 30 to Dec. 2
K-State crops team takes first at contest for 10th year in a row
Joplin regional sales report
Japan, South Korea open new round of FTA talks
Ivan likely rust courier
ISU professor recognized for her work on rural social issues
ISU equine program recognized with AQHA Legacy award
Insecticide resistance in mosquitoes being studied
Inmates to help slaughter their own beef
Ingredients for small town success
Inconclusive no surprise to APHIS
Husker Feed Grains and Soybean Conference scheduled
How safe is your drinking water?
Hiler named Ellison international floriculture chair
High Plains slaughter sales
Hereford champions crowned at American Royal
Hepatitis outbreak increased focus on safety of produce
"Healthy" ducks may have flu
Hawkeye Renewables, LLC begins production at Iowa ethanol plant
Hastings High play draws on experiences of Nebraska farmers
Hard work, efficiency pays off
Grady County cattle producers hosting conference
Goldthwaite sheep sales
GMO corn contamination risks in Mexico slight
Georgia weekly cattle sales
GCCC upsets Fort Scott bareback riders at final fall rodeo
GCCC meats team results places at national tourney
Fuel costs don't hurt bottom line
Ft. Smith cattle sales report
Ft. Pierre cattle sales
FSCC men win second rodeo of the season
FSA county committee elections begin
Foutz Calls on FB members to be on the winning team
Fourteen governors ask Congress to extend milk program
Fontanelle awards scholarships via National FFA
Flooding rains bring harvest to a standstill
Five Weld County 4-H youths to attend 85th annual western regional roundup
Feed, forage and pasture conference scheduled Nov. 30 in WaKeeney
Farm income up, trickles down
Farm income in Nebraska at record levels
Farmers reach for new limits at Commodity Classic
Farmers, ranchers hindered by wet fields, crops
Farmers' potash costs increase
Farmers awash after near record rainfall
Fall is ideal planting time for trees and shrubs
Faith livestock auction news
Expanded options exist for grass-control herbicides in wheat
Excess rain hinders livestock, fieldwork
Ericson livestock sales report
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Dunlap Livestock Auction notes
Don't send leaves away from home
Dominican Republic left out of CAFTA
Distinguished service to agriculture honored by KFB
Delegates chart Farm Bureau's course
Dec. 17 seminar in Vernon focuses on cattle marketing plans
Data utilization yields simple, clear-cut management decisions for corn grower
Damp weather slows crop harvests
Dalhart cattle sales report
Dairies worry rose town
CSU Extension publishes gardener's calendar
CSU Extension program tackles diabetes with nutrition education
CSU, Easter Seals program keeps farmers, ranchers in business after injuries
Court case may mean cowboy hats making way for helmets in Australia's Outback
Country dinner theatre proceeds to benefit therapeutic riding center
Cotton, chile harvest continues
Corn, cotton harvest reach 90% complete
Conservation districts identify funding strategies
Colorado feeder cattle sales
Cattle marketing workshop offered
Cat nurses puppies on farm near North Bend
Car care reduces winter risks
Bush win means little change
Bush to consider textile limits
Burlington FFA members "Learn, Lead and Succeed" at national convention
Brazil soy planting 50% complete
Brazilian crop researcher discusses Asian soybean rust strategies at ISU
Brazilian beef shows muscle
Bison Association expands organization outreach with new assistant director
Beware: Don't touch this 'tree'!
Ben Nelson possible ag secretary
Beef industry to set direction during KLA convention
Beef AI workshop set for Dec. 14 to 16, at Thompson Farm
ASA urges soy rust inspection
Arkansas weekly cattle sales
Arkansas cotton yield estimate soars higher
APHIS plans public hearing on veterinary products
APHIS OKs more animal ID systems
APHIS amends brucellosis regs
Apache cattle auction notes
Another BSE case won't shut down U.S. beef markets
Animal ID efforts moving forward, experts tell feeders
Angus Heritage Foundation inductees named
Angus activities planned for 2005 NWSS
Aitkin area family operates Minnesota's only cranberry farm
Ahead of the curve
Ag industry can unite over OFAC's interpretations
Ag grant, loan applications due Jan. 3
AFBF young farmers team up to end hunger
Ada livestock sales report
Acuff named department of animal science interim head
2005 Western Farm Show to honor MO, KS farm families
2004 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates set
Russell ideal for beginnings or ends
Holidays can be joyful.... and laden with stress
Leftovers are rewards for generous cooks
Host a party to celebrate the spirit of the season
Just a Scoop Full

November 22, 2004
Wyobraska livestock sales
WTO: Lower EU subsidies good idea
Woodward cattle sale news
With market correction looming, 2005 may be good year to sell farmland
What to do about soy rust
West Plains cattle sales report
Watertown livestock sales
Water conservation begins at home
Veneman gave U.S. agriculture resolute service, leadership
Veneman announces addition of environmentally sensitive land to CRP
Veneman: Record farm income expected
Valuing your water
U.S. retains an appetite for red meat
U.S. ethanol production hits another record
USDA selects watersheds for 2005 CSP sign-up
USDA Rural Development recognizes Kansas partnerships
USDA Rural Development awards funding to Seneca company
USDA provides up to $4 million for livestock producers in Arizona, New Mexico
Twenty $1,500 beef industry scholarships available
Tulsa cattle auction report
Tulia cattle auction news
Tree-feeding time a dormant matter
Tool eliminates burrowing pests and their tunnels
'Tis the season to trim stress
The China Syndrome--Water
The China syndrome--Policy
The China Syndrome: Grains
Texas commodity symposium announced
TCFA tackles issues on behalf of members
Survey: 63% of Japanese against U.S. beef deal
Study shows differences in natural immunity in cloned pigs
Study: Reorganization in pork industry benefits consumers, producers
Storing tomatoes has its benefits
St. Onge cattle auction news
St. Joseph pig sales
Steady prices seen for hay with moderate demand
Springfield cattle sale notes
Sprayer parts improve versatility of flow rates
Soy rust can survive winter
Soy rust a plus for markets
Soybean rust announcement gives Kansas producers time to prepare
Soybean day and machinery expo offers timely information
South Central Direct sheep sales report
Snows, rains halt harvests
Smith named Society of American Foresters fellow
Sign-up begins for ewe lamb program
SF sheep sales
SF feeder pigs
Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman resigns
Salina livestock sale notes
Rust team report expected Nov. 11
Rust confirmed in new Brazil soybeans
Rural policy forum to focus on entrepreneurship Dec. 2
Rural phone services may lose funding
Research aims to improve fertigation for farmers
Report shows Kansas sales taxes flowing to 'bedroom' and rural counties
Reader questions conservatives
Reaction to Veneman's departure mixed
Rains limit planting, harvest completion
Protection for citizens or endangered species?
Producers harvest carcass awards on Angus America grid
Producers elected to Red Angus board
Pro-biotech study pleases NCGA
Presho cattle sale news
Pratt livestock sale notes
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Popcorn: An All-American snack
Plan to participate in 2005 4-H opportunities
Pesticide re-certification training offered Nov. 30 in Eldorado
One GMO ban approved in California
OKC West livestock sales
OFB honors journalists for telling the farm story
Nutrition program tastefully preserves tradition
No takers for free barn; 1915 building likely to be demolished
North Platte hosts grains conference
New pinto bean now resists anthracnose disease
New grading shed polishes apple growers' profits
Newell sheep sales report
NCGA, industry unite to boost ethanol production efficiencies
NAP Program Dec. 1 application closing, requirements nearing deadline
MU specialty mushroom workshop offers facts for future fungus farmers
MU researchers tell of "breeding by appointment"
MU experts lead swine industry topics at symposium, Dec. 3 and 4
MPR voluntary for next few weeks
Most areas still wet, harvest hindered
More USDA staff changes?
More soy rust suspected in LA, MS
MGGA 49th annual convention set for early December
McAlester cattle sales report
Man helps bison herd after the death of his pet buffalo
Maine-Anjou cattle shine at the 2004 World Maine-Anjou Show
LRP-lamb proposal accepted by FCIC
Livestock water, waste tour planned for Nov. 18 in Hays
List long for Veneman replacement
Lexington livestock sale news
Letter sparks speculation
KSU's Barton, Amanor-Boadu cited for service in ag business development
KCA, R-CALF hold informational meetings
Kansas Farm Bureau unveils livestock RFID service
KACD 60th Annual Convention set for Nov. 21-23
Joplin regional cattle sales
Japan suspects 15th BSE case
Japan may prefer Canada's sows
ISU research seeks to measure livestock odor levels
ISU releases organic transition research results
Ireland suffers first suspected case of human form of mad cow
Individuals, businesses benefit from tax relief act
Hog producers outlast nuisance lawsuit threatening their operation, welfare
High Plains slaughter sales
Higher corn, beans support wheat
Hay trade stays moderate
Harvest still progressing, but slow
Harvest still hindered by storage space, dampness
Harvests progress, still behind averages
Group alleges animal cruelty at Perdue Farms
Groundwater conference will address water challenges, opportunities
Grain market close
Goldthwaite sheep sales
GG&T recognized for superior cows
Georgia livestock sales report
Genetics may help some fight vCJD
Garnett ethanol plant organizers celebrate groundbreaking
Ft. Smith cattle sales report
Ft. Pierre cattle sales
Fort Dodge wins APHIS bird flu vaccine contract
For hire, Secretary of Agriculture
First Lady among arboretum award winners
Fieldwork limited by rains, snow
FFA "Stars Over America" awards announced
FCSA net income up 26.3%
Ericson cattle sales report
Engelbert A.I. services receives award at 2004 representative banquet
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Dunlap cattle sales report
Domestic ducks may carry bird flu
Dodge City cattle sales report
Diversity Helps Operation Grow
Demonstration plot results available online
December pesticide applicator training programs scheduled at Overton
December dairy meetings to 'round-up' mastitis-control experts
Daschle responds to border accusation
Dalhart livestock sale notes
Cucurbit meeting slated for Dec. 9
Cuba buys Oklahoma wheat
CSU Extension offers 4-H after-school program
CSU extension, department of animal sciences host Meat Goat 101
Crop Science Society launches Web page on soybean rust
Crop production school scheduled for Dec. 1, 2 in Wichita
Cotton growers set annual meeting
Corn harvest winding down
Corn harvest makes leaps
Corn growers work to keep free TV in rural America
Corn, grain sorghum, wheat and cotton producers to meet at Commodity Classic
Cooperative Extension announces annual awards
Consumer trends affect cattlemen, expert tells feeders
Conference to promote fresh food for Kansas City
Colorado feeder cattle sales
Clovis cattle sales report
City of Grant economic development program--two years and going strong
Cattle replacement provisions highlight tax changes
Cattle health link studied
Cattle feeders find value in yellow
Canola oil can kill grasshoppers
Brazil weather helps planting
Belk: Japan deal sets stage for opening other markets to U.S. beef
Beef production convention to be held in Torrington
Beef producers supply jerky to America's troops
Beef deal detail work remains
Beef bull performance test under way
Be cautious if using space heaters to offset increase in natural gas bill
Associate dean appointed to equine teaching post at CSU
Arkansas weekly cattle sales
APHIS confirms more soy rust in U.S.
Apache livestock sale news
Angus champs named at American Royal
Angus champions named at 2004 NILE ROV show
Angus Association announces top 10 Kansas breeders
American Royal: Back to roots with Hereford beef
Amarillo cattle auction notes
Ag trade deficit not farmers' fault
Agriculture does much more than fill your stomach!
AFBF: Soy rust announcement not a surprise
Aerial imagery in crop production program Dec. 7
Ada livestock sale notes
ABS honors Wann as Division 2 district sales manager of the year
Aberdeen cattle auction notes
ABA to honor Minnesota banker for ag lending
20th annual farm management symposium set for Dec. 2
Kids and holidays
Starter or vacation, Tyndal would fit either
Holiday Heroes
Stuffings to make a turkey proud
Just a Scoop Full
Smart Stuff
November 15, 2004
You never outgrow your need for good dental care
Wyobraska cattle sale notes
Workshop addresses range permittee reforms
Wheat ratings good to excellent as first snows fall
Wheat rallies thanks to firm basis reports
Wheat planting nearing completion
West Plains regional sales
'Way in which food is served may help weight management
Watertown cattle sale notes
Water, but not salt, effective in changing grazing patterns
Water Authority to assess whether to study economic development
Volunteers and visitors help sanctuary survives and thrive
USTR Zoellick visits EU
U.S. pushing China to lift bans
USDA RDA announces record funding
USDA awards over $18.1 million in small business grants
U.S. ag exports to cuba more than double from a year ago
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Undesirable planting, harvest conditions seen
Tulsa cattle sales report
Tulia cattle auction notes
Tips to tell difference between flu and colds
Three Trees Ranch donates heifer to highlight Angus Foundation
The system of movement
The science of fall- Color variations based on pigments
The oceanview vacation
Thai tigers die from bird flu
Taiwan, Japan trade bodes well for Kansas beef
Syngenta offers new corn traits
Swine day talk on supply, demand changed
Stressed out? Have some cold vegetable soup
St. Joseph feeder pigs
Steer Challenge to benefit FHSU judging team
State proposes buying water rights to save aquifer
Spirit of America
Soybean commission sets December meeting
Sheep, goat experts flock to Kirksville for symposium
Senate ag power shifting south Decreased farm spending likely
Senate ag power shifting south
SDCA stands behind beef checkoff
SDCA convention brings variety of speakers
Sanctuary land holds special significance for Lakota
Salina livestock auction notes
Ruling on Canada divides hog industry
RMFU to hold annual convention Nov. 19, 20
Richards Ranch receives range management award