Agriculture News from HPJ - Your Ag News Source
September 26, 2005
Wyobraska cattle sales notes
Woodward livestock auction news
Will FSA be around tomorrow?
Wildlife on the High Plains: playas hold the key
Why don't football fields get muddy?
Whiteflies on the rise in Central Texas
Wheat planting underway
West Plains regional sales
Weevils threaten sweet potato crop industry
Water users have until Oct. 10 to apply for flex account term permits
Water team harvests award
Warm temperatures aid crop maturity, harvest
Using yield comparison data when selecting hybrids and varieties
USDA releases estimates of farm production losses
USDA crop production forecasts to reflect effects of hurricane, drought
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Upcoming KSU agricultural events
Upcoming KSU ag events
Unsettled weather hinders some crops, helps others
UNL research offers insight on impact of New Orleans port disruption
Two-day class shows new GIS software
Turning evaporation ponds into arable land
Tulsa livestock auction report
Tulia livestock auction news
Third annual Nebraska youth beef leadership symposium offered in November
They're back--itch mites on the increase
The Philippines lifts ban on U.S. beef
The perfectionist child
Thai officials cull 2,036 goats after detecting brucellosis
Texhoma cattle sales
Texas upland cotton production up 18 percent from last month
Texas cooperative Extension to hold three October range monitoring workshops
Texas Cooperative Extension offers two-day QuickBooks Pro course
TCFA names winners in 2005 junior fed beef challenge
TALL program calls for applicants
Taiwan to buy U.S. wheat, corn
Successfully storing corn
Study says NEK-SEN Ethanol Project is feasible
Strong demand for alfalfa
St. Onge livestock report
St. Joseph feeder pig auction
Staying alive in the fall of '05
Statue to honor Colorado farmers and ranchers
Spring wheat, barley harvest wrapping up
Springfield livestock report
South Dakota hosting national beef event
Son raises prize steer chosen by deceased father
Solemn thoughts of disasters and fuel prices
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Sioux Falls feeder pig auction
Senators call for more pressure on Japan to lift beef import ban
Salina cattle sales report
Row crop harvest begins despite rains
Rolf, Smith honored with awards of excellence
Rishel Angus donates female to headline 2006 heifer package
Researchers help cotton take cover from whipping winds
Researchers agree on need to replace fossil fuels
Report statistics accurately at the USDA, please
Ranching roundup on Dec. 1 in Yuma
Rains slow corn harvest
Rains boost soil moisture levels
Railroads in limbo
Purdue professor will use art to explain horticulture history in UNL lecture series
Protect home, family against unseen danger: Carbon monoxide
Program reaches out to citizens interested in farming careers
Produce company NM ag marketer of year
Presho cattle auction news
Pratt livestock market news
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Polansky says farm policy should encourage beginning farmers
Planting, harvesting on farmer's minds
Pipeline Group holds annual awareness program
Petition idles horse birth-control project
Partnership supports troops with new insect control measures
Packers win!
Ozark Fall Farmfest delivers opportunities for area farmers, ranchers
Oklahoma attorney general's decision in poultry suit draws mixed reaction
Oklahoma 4-H to host golf tournament
OKC West cattle sales
Oct. 6 to 8 hair sheep symposium will look at growing industry
Numbers climb in Junior Hereford cow-calf pair show
Nov. 30 is deadline for annual ASI awards
Not a baaa-d breed of sheep
NMSU turf and tree field day focuses on water conservation
New UNL-developed food allergen test for soy flour commercialized
New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc. elects new officers
New Mexico ranch-to-rail program nominations due Oct. 14
Newell sheep sales report
New department unveiled at TAMU
New blood test may find CJD
Nematodes adding to farmers' woes
National Junior Angus leadership elected in Denver
National beef ambassador competition moves to Texas
NAILE introduces MaineTainer show
MU weather station at Albany now offers real-time data
McAlester Stockyards report
Lyles selected as farm family of year
Lawn seed quality can vary widely
Kids on the farm
Kids Discover 4-H through games, educational exhibits at Nebraska State Fair
Katrina's impact felt throughout farm country
Katrina disrupts grain markets and shipments
Katrina aftermath: Consumers could see temporary price increase for some food items
Kansas youth tow home special State Fair souvenirs
Kansas beef industry part of a $420 million agreement with Taiwan
K-State scientist comments on late-season insects in soybeans
Judge grants Smithfield controlled contracts with Iowa pork producers
Joplin regional stockyard sale
Johanns comes home for forum
It's electric: Cows show promise as powerplants
Iowa Smithfield agreement: Some of the nuts and bolts
Illinois farmer reelected president of corn growers group
Hurricane effects ripple through Arkansas cattle industry
Huron cattle auction news
Horse death at CNFR still considered suspicious
High temperatures, limited rainfall aid harvest
High Plains slaughter sales
Higher soybeans seen, other bids lower
Hereford Youth receive junior merit scholarships
Hereford youth receive Junior Golden Bull, Prospect awards
Helping hands extended to two- and four-legged Katrina victims
Heavy rains slow harvest
Healthy eating is about what is gained, not what is "given up"
Hay trade steady to slow
Harvester finds profit in high-moisture corn
Half winter wheat already planted
Groundbreaking for new USDA poultry facility
Grassland lecture series under way at UNL
Grain market close
Goldthwaite sheep sales
Getting stronger sorghum stands
Georgia cattle market summary
Gelbvieh Junior National Show boasts top quality entries
Future farmers may live in city
Fur harvesters holding fall events
Fun facts from the Farm
Fuel prices and drought hit farmers hard
Ft. Smith livestock market news
Frosty could fit just about anywhere
Forms for feedout program must be filed by Oct. 3
Farmers to pursue CWB case
Farmers banned from using antibiotic on poultry
Farm Bureau asks Congress to remember farming disasters
Family members gather to round up cattle on NM ranch
Fall is a good time to control broadleaf weeds
Faith cattle market report
Exercise your right to speak up
Evening seminar to focus on selecting, planting trees
EPA proposes pesticide test ban
Elevator: Flash menu applet by Cool Focus™
Ed Bible Memorial scholarships awarded to Hereford youth
E.coli treatment for cattle under development
Eastern Wyoming ranchers should note rangeland insurance changes
Dodge City cattle sales report
Denison cattle auctions
Dalhart cattle sales
Curbing what goes down the drain
Cotton farmers brace for Hurricane Rita
Cost crisis in Kansas agriculture
Corn prices don't reflect the market according to reader
Colorado feeder cattle news
Clovis livestock auction news
China wants more textile talks with U.S.
China's love affair with pork undimmed by disease threat
Checking corn for drydown
Check corn stalks for rot, insect infestation
Cattle, sheep being moved from summer ranges
Cattle Growers' oppose private animal identification database
Cattle growers' livestock inspector of the year nominations sought
Cargill, EPA settle on clean air
Cancer statistic brings reality home
BSE feed rules to be tightened
Be prepared: Disasters can strike any time
Beekeepers battle against bloodsucking mites
Becoming an outdoor-woman
Arkansas livestock summary news
Arkansas cotton crop winding down
Applications accepted for 2006 Beef Industry Vision Award
Apache livestock market report
AngusSource announces program upgrades
Amarillo livestock sale summary
Alternative wool marketing benefits tribal growers
All-white chicken meat coming
Alfalfa quality affects marketing
Agronomist: "CSI for plants"
Agricultural grant, loan applications due Oct. 1
Ag policy effects on markets focus of UW research
After leaving corporate life, blacksmith plies trade in Cheyenne
Africanized bees now found in 12 New Mexico counties
'Adapting to Tomorrow's Energy Costs' is theme of winter Extension crop clinic
Ada livestock sale notes
Aberdeen cattle sales report
2005 Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Champions
100th celebration of ISU ag engineering department Oct. 6 to 8
High Plains Journal needs your help.
Marchands love tomatoes
Just a Scoop Full
Too much fast food spells "fat food"

September 19, 2005
Wyobraska cattle sales notes
Woodward cattle sale news
Winter lawn preparation starts in late summer
Widespread disaster and widespread aid?
WHO: More pig disease tests needed
Which genes help bacteria be good--or bad?
Wheat sees higher bids, soybeans lower
Wheat planting gets underway
Wheat and oat crop insurance signup and cancellation is Sept. 30
West Plains regional sales
Western ranchers get temporary reprieve in cattle-removal fight
Weather pushes crop maturity
Watertown market news
Water issues conference is Oct. 19 in Sterling
U.S. spider mite woes typical every August
USDA crop production forecasts to reflect effects of hurricane, drought
US: Textile talks fail to reach agreement
Urban plant detectives seeking to solve mysteries
Upcoming KSU agricultural events
UNL, ISU joint swine Extension program increases resources for producers
Tulsa cattle sales report
Tulia livestock auction news
Trimble adds slow speed to autopilot steering system
Top Chinese agribusiness predicts importation of corn
To boost flock fertility, first find superior studs
Time for fall greens
There's no substitute for a burger and rings at Crazy R's
The benefits of a cast iron stomach and a heart of gold
Sure bets with South Dakota Angus
Sunflower harvest tips
Suggestions for first-time no-till wheat
St. Joseph feeder pig auction
State varied in crop, pasture conditions
State fair manager joins Colorado Cattlemen's Association
Springfield livestock market report
Soybeans, corn harvest progressing
Soybean association announces new officers, board
Southeastern Iowa power plant steps closer to utilizing switchgrass for energy
South Central Direct sheep sales report
Sorghum board appointments announced, officers elected
Soil moisture levels drop
Small-town elevators becoming rare
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Sen. Roberts urges secretary of ag to open U.S. borders to Japanese beef imports
Saudi Arabia is potential growth market for U.S. beef
Salina cattle market news
Roundup sale offers free Kerry Kuhn horsemanship clinic
Ritchie introduces new fountain for goats, sheep
Results completed on domestic elk in Penrose herd
Restarting lawn in fall may not achieve goals
Researchers worldwide utilize UW Insect Museum
Researchers need producer input for animal disease study
Researchers examining virus in Winter Garden onions
Refugee politics in America
Rains help pastures improve
Producers share ideas for 2007 farm bill
Pratt livestock market report
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy begins construction on ethanol plant
Powell group seeks to establish organic beef slaughter, processor
Oklahoma beef producers plan to help fellow cattlemen in need
OKC West cattle sales
Northern Front Range waste pesticide collection program
NMSU partners with Las Vegas city schools to develop science center
New events at 2005 Kansas Championship Ranch Rodeo
Newell sheep sales report
New beef cattle specialist good fit for East Texas
Nebraska LEAD fellows announced for 2005-2007
Motorists should be alert to farm equipment hazards
More corn production means more need for storage
Moderate demand for hay seen across trading area
Mississippi River export grain industry recovering from hurricane Katrina
Mexico union demands NAFTA reforms
Meat scientist wins service award
McAlester stockyards market report
Katrina's damage to South FL agriculture pegged at $427 million
Katrina pushes farm fuel costs
Kansas helps rebuild agriculture in Afghanistan
Kansas hay trade moderate to active
Kansas 4-H targets hunger as centennial project
Just like your car: Winterize your on-site wastewater treatment system
Judge John Roberts' record holds clues to his views on ag
Joplin regional livestock market news
Johnson named deputy under secretary for rural development
Johanns advances CRP vision at White House conference
ISU professor serves on European Union food traceability committees
ISU professor recognized by American Meat Science Association
Iowa Soybean Association wins first place from AAEA
Increasing nutrients in melons may boost growers' income
Increasing energy costs are the focus of KFB forums
Illinois high school teaching grape growing from ground up
Hurricane fallout could cost area producers millions
Humans may be BSE source
How the beetle gets its shell
How much for a wetland?
High Plains slaughter news
Helpful around-the-house tips
Harvest winding down, planting begins
Harvest underway
Harvest, branding keeps producers busy
Grain market close
Goldthwaite sheep sales
Georgia cattle auction summary
Future of Plum Island in doubt
Ft. Smith cattle auction news
Ft. Pierre auction news
Fruits and vegetables in season--shop smart
Forty-seven organizations join ACGA in opposing privatization of export grain inspection
First-year feeder calf show draws 64 contenders
Farm groups turning more to courts
Farmers Union youths donate proceeds of co-op store in support of the rural response hotline
Farmers brace for fuel hit
Farm Bureau launches hurricane relief efforts
Fall is wonderful time for a garden
Extension program prepares producers for a lifetime of success
Extension agent: Something's got to give with farm inputs
EU moves to unblock China textiles
Ethanol mandate in new energy bill boosts corn price
Esters passionate about promoting careers in ag
Ericson cattle sales report
Elevator: Flash menu applet by Cool Focus™
Economical Driftwood makes most of its space
Dutch GM crops destroyed by activists
Dunlap cattle auction news
Ducks Unlimited, FSA partner to conserve waterfowl habitat
Dry bean, corn silage harvests pick up
Dodge City cattle sales report
Death with a purpose
Dalhart livestock report
Crops stressed with continued warm temperatures
Crop conditions remain good, excellent
County fair project becomes lesson in history
Cost, food safety concerns lead city dwellers to keep gardens
Corn blotch leafminer damaging corn plants
Compacted soils could be problem for farmers this year
Colorado feeder cattle report
Colorado 4-H director wins national Humane Award for animal welfare, ethics programs for kids
Clovis livestock auction news
China wants early textile resolution
Checkoff-funded study shows protein-rich diet complements exercise
Cheap firewood
Centennial celebration begins--Kansas 4-H still growing
Cattlemen stepping up to help fellow farmers and ranchers, evacuees
Candidates interview for Weslaco center director's post
Blowin' and growin'
Beef cattle reproductive strategies to be discussed at meeting
Bean IPM strategies are offered
Bar-S donates added technology to the FAPC
Asian soybean rust tops topics of interest at field day
Arkansas livestock summary news
Are bug lights worth your money?
Apache livestock market news
Animal rights extremists pressure UK
Animal health regulations affect livestock shipping
American Angus Association will conduct business at convention
Amarillo livestock sale news
Always a good week to remember farm safety
Ag infrastructure worsens in aftermath of Katrina
Ada livestock sale notes
ACGA calls on Congress to provide emergency assistance
Aberdeen cattle sales report
4-H trail ride coming soon
2005 Hundley-Whaley field day features unusual research projects
2005 Brangus summit to include sale
Fall Flavors
If you give a fig about figs
Just a Scoop Full
Crop trials make seed decisions earlier, better
September 12, 2005
Yesterday, today and tomorrow: How to move forward with the bioeconomy
Wyobraska cattle sales notes
Wyobraska auction news
Woodward livestock auction news
Will Kansas, U.S. retain breadbasket titles in future?
Who does what with wheat?
White bread gets whole-grain makeover
Wheat planting underway across state
Wheat growers urged to consider Hessian fly threat before planting
West Plains regional sales
We reap what we sow
Weather pushes corn, soybean crops
Watch out for stalk rot in September
Volunteer helped transform Kenyan ag
Varieties offer soybean growers yield potential, agronomic traits
Valley irrigation districts prepare for the next drought
UW students write grant in effort to boost Fremont County ag producer profits
U.S. to seek textile deal with China
US headed for a peanut surplus
U.S., Cuban reps push for normal trade
Upcoming KSU horticultural events
Upcoming KSU agricultural events
UNL horticulturist awarded for hybrid research
UNL Extension field tours highlight water saving irrigation strategies
U.N. agriculture agency appeals for US$5.4 million (euro4.36 million)
Two potential candidates team up to show prize steer for charity
Tomatoes thrive in massive Virginia greenhouse
Tips to help determine corn maturity
Tips for harvest safety, hybrid performance
Tips for determining maturity in corn
Tips for determining corn maturity
Tips for a safe harvest, hybrid comparisions
This midge is a 'ferocious biter'
The bioeconomy: Can farmers make it work?
Texhoma cattle sales
Texhoma auction news
Termite training will offer hands-on experience
TCFA kicks off cattlemen's Katrina fund
Supreme champions chosen at 2005 Nebraska State Fair
Sunflower illustrations sought for botanical competition
Sunflower grants to 4-H target kids' health, community, fitness
Sunflower farms blossom in Michigan
Suicide prevention
Strange-looking dove is in the bag
St. Onge cattle sales
St. Joseph feeder pig auction
Still strong demand for quality alfalfa
Steps could help dairies survive the drought
State ag department reminds farmers that selling protected seed varities can lead to fines, civil liabilities
State 4-H selects teens for Wyoming leadership team
Spring wheat harvest nearing completition
Springfield livestock market report
Soy biodiesel to be offered at reduced price at Bosselman Travel Center
Soybean defoliators make way for pod feeders
Soybean checkoff looks to send jolt through electric co-ops by supporting soy-based transformer fluid
South Central direct sheep
Some states fighting anthrax
Soil moisture levels declining
Software increases chemical application accuracy
Sioux Falls sheep sales
Sioux Falls feeder pig auction
Seward takes third at state judging contest
Setting limits with children a parental duty
SDSU prepares for equestrian season
SD ag land values still increasing
Scientists identify new moth that attacks invasive fern
Salina cattle market news
Report indicates water resource changes coming
Reconciling dollars and sense
Reclaimed wastewater: An idea that could soak in
Rapid crop development seen
Range, pastures improve with added rains
Range and pasture conditions remain best since 1999
Pratt livestock market news
Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
Prairie dog management plan announced
Pig gene database supports human nutrition, immunity studies
OKC West cattle sales repo