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ISSUE: 11/09/2009

Cotton farmer credits team for sucessful crop
Ask Andy Wisdom what makes his West Texas cotton farm a success, and he will tell you the secret can't be found just in his soil or in any particular crop input.

It's teamwork that makes his Levelland, Texas, cotton farm run like clockwork.

"It's a team mentality with me," Wisdom said. "I'm very hands-on. I don't ask my people to do things that I wouldn't do myself. I can run any piece of equipment on this place, from the planter to the stripper. I have a great support system, from the people I work with to the people I farm for, and I can't do what I need to do out here without that support."

This team concept works for this fifth generation cotton farmer, who consistently brings in yields in the 2 to 4 bale range year after year.


Herd expansion leads to more Johne's
In just over 10 years, the contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract known as Johne's disease has become prevalent in as many as 70 percent of U.S. dairy herds.

National Animal Disease Center (NADC) microbiologist Judy Stable said this increase is due to the fast expansion of large dairy herds throughout the country.

"Studies showed that in 1996, Johne's disease was in about 22 percent of the U.S. herds, but because of rapid expansion of herds across the country, producers unknowingly purchased young heifers and older cows which were infected with the disease and thus has raised the prevalence of Johne's to be present in nearly 70 percent of the herds," she said.

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Although steady prices, hay moving slow
In Nebraska and the East River area of South Dakota, limited sales trending mostly steady. Demand and trade activity very light. Ground

Texas cattle industry groups meet to discuss tick
Texas Representatives from Texas' cattle industry recently discussed future research and educational partnerships related to fever ticks at a summit hosted by the

Excessive moisture slows harvest
There is a record corn and soybean crop out there, but right now it's still in the field. Excessive moisture in corn and

Cotton farmer credits team for successful crop
Ask Andy Wisdom what makes his West Texas cotton farm a success, and he will tell you the secret can't be found just in

Herbicide resistant sorghum in development stages
The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is currently funding research to showcase new over-the-top grass control solutions to allow sorghum growers better management opportunities and

U.S. Wheat releases annual report
U.S. Wheat Associates released its "2008-2009 Annual Report" covering worldwide marketing activities and developments from June 2008 through May 2009 for all six classes

Farmers growing electricity along with their crops
WIMER, Ore. (AP)--Vern and Gianaclis Caldwell do a lot of the typical things that make a small farm self-sufficient. Besides the 40-some dwarf Nigerian

Bayer CropScience claims nearly half of U.S. cotton
LUBBOCK, TEXAS--Bayer CropScience cotton seed brands FiberMax and Stoneville are planted on the largest share--almost half--of U.S. cotton acres for a third consecutive year.

Farmers flock to low-interest USDA loans-Should assistance be
Many farmers are grumpy this time of year and with good reason. In most of the nation's mid-section, they've watched record amounts of

Hawaii regulators approve first U.S. tuna farm
HONOLULU (AP)--Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the first U.S. tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. Hawaii

Program helps farmers who help the environment
MINBURN, Iowa (AP)--Rick Hartmann's organic vegetable farm did not produce a single bushel of corn or soybeans, which account for the bulk of the

Grow Your Farm program is growing
Missouri A three-year, $730,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will enable the University of Missouri, Lincoln University and the Jefferson Agricultural Institute to

ARS releases first hard winter wheat varieties for
The first hard winter wheat varieties bred and developed for production in the eastern United States have been released by the Agricultural Research Service.

3 million acres taken out of conservation program
TRIBUNE, Kan. (AP)--Surveying undulating grasslands that disappear into the western Kansas horizon, retired farmer Joe Govert pointed out parcel after parcel no longer enrolled

Farm states may copy Ohio vote on livestock
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP)--Ohio voters will decide in early November whether to create a board overseeing livestock care in a move that could give farmers

Grain market close
The USDA Market News Service, Greeley, Colo., in the closing grain report for Nov. 2, reported in futures trading that Chicago December soft red

Referendum proposes amendments to Cotton Research, Promotion Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place

Recent rainfall, cool temps improve wheat growing conditions
Texas Showers swept across the eastern part of the state during the week ending Nov. 1 leaving up to 2 to 10 inches

25th annual Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show starts
Texas The 25th annual Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show will take place Dec. 1 to 3 at the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo,

TAMU Fit-to-Finish Show Cattle Camp Dec. 12 and
Texas The TAMU Fit-to-Finish Show Cattle Camp is scheduled Dec. 12 and 13 at the Pearce Pavilion on the campus of Texas A&M

AFBF: S. 1733 fails farmers and consumers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified Oct. 29 before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on S. 1733, the Clean Energy

EU OKs millions for dairy farmers amid protests
LUXEMBOURG (AP)--The European Union agreed Oct. 19 to give the dairy sector an extra euro280 million ($420 million) in special aid, caving in to

Cost of drying wet corn
Harvesting corn below 15 percent moisture may be challenging as corn harvest begins progressing again this season. However, with correct environmental conditions, dry

USDA announces $17 million in grants to train
The USDA Nov. 3 announced the award of more than $17 million in grants to 29 institutions to address the needs of beginning farmers

Hay trade slow to moderate
In Kansas, the hay trade is slow to moderate. Demand moderate for dairy and stock cow alfalfa, alfalfa pellets, grinding alfalfa and grass

Farm Bureau Convention set for Nov. 6 to
Oklahoma Animal welfare, environmental and agricultural issues and the economy will be hot topics during the 68th annual convention of the Oklahoma Farm

Wet fall increases grain sprouting before harvest, causing
Missouri Prolonged wet weather increases chances that grain crops will start sprouting before harvest this fall, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomist.

First San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show
Texas Exhibitors and attendees were pleased with the first San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show which took place Oct. 8 to 10

When times get tough, manage financial stress by
Nebraska It's the worst financial situation of a lifetime for many Nebraska livestock producers, which can mean high stress and uncertainty, a University

Breaking land or altering wetlands?
South Dakota South Dakota farmers are urged to talk with conservation officials before draining any wet areas or bringing new land into

Watch out for nitrate poisoning in forages, forbes
Texas This year's fall weather--rain and cloudy following a drought--and its effect on forages can be a recipe for nitrate poisoning of livestock,

ASA celebrates 90th year as grassroots voice of
Soybean farming has changed dramatically since 1920. But even then, decisions made on Capitol Hill were having a direct effect on the production

USDA seeks applications for value added producer grants
Colorado USDA Rural Development is still accepting applications for the Value Added Producer Grant Program. Applications are due by the close of

AFBF, Ag Library to create information clearinghouse for
The American Farm Bureau Federation is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library to create the National Curriculum and Training Clearinghouse

Kansas Department of Agriculture launches new online business
Kansas Restaurants and lodging establishments now have easier access to renew their state licenses. The Kansas Department of Agriculture partnered with Kansas.gov

Livestock judging team having busy, successful fall
Texas Tarleton State University's livestock judging team hit the ground running for the fall competition schedule and has yet to slow down.

IBBA officers attend World Brangus Congress in Paraguay
"Where's the beef and who needs more of it?"-- That was a question on the minds of three officers of the International Brangus Breeders

Economist: Cattle producers predicted to see profitable outlook
A weak U.S. dollar has encouraged investment in commodities, resulting in positive activity for agriculture, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service economist. "With

Solar power waters cattle on Washington ranch
ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP)--Solar power is delivering water to cattle on a farm near Arlington and keeping the animals and their waste out of a

Feral hog population on the rise in Arkansas
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (AP)--Feral hog populations in Arkansas are growing, and wildlife officials are concerned about the damage the animals are doing to wilderness

NCBA member testifies
Arthur Uhl, member of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and chairman of NCBA's Tax and Credit Committee, testified Nov. 4 during a U.S. House

McCook Farm and Ranch Expo Nov. 18 and
The McCook Farm and Ranch Expo will return to the Red Willow County Fairgrounds Nov. 18 and 19. The show opens at 9

Dairy farmers tell Congress more must be done
WASHINGTON (AP)--More must be done to address dire conditions facing the dairy industry, farmers told Congress on Oct. 27. "The past year has

Washington County Farm Bureau receives funding
Kansas Washington County Farm Bureau was awarded $45,049.91 to partner with five other county Farm Bureau chapters to create farmers' markets where none

Sun, dry forecast prompt harvest hopes, even for
Arkansas Arkansas farmers on Nov. 2 were trying to make the most of a rarity: consecutive days of sunshine. However, some growers

Grains see sharp gains
Grains had sharp gains as buying entered the market on Nov. 2, according to the National Grain Market Summary. Outside markets were higher with

USDA-funded swine genome sequencing project succeeds in completing
An international team of scientists, funded with a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, has completed the first draft

High tech research seeks climate change answers down
While Congress and the Obama administration consider climate change legislation, a group of researchers labor quietly at field test plots and on computers across

Maddux named nation's top rancher
Nebraska Jack Maddux of Wauneta, Neb., received the 32nd annual National Golden Spur Award Oct. 17 from the Ranching Heritage Association in Lubbock,

Helping developing nations requires humility, focus
Much of the time I focuses on current issues in U.S. agricultural policy: food safety rules, farm program payments, crop insurance, ethanol, and CAFOs,

Moisture slows harvest
Kansas Moisture across Kansas has slowed harvest for another week, with only a small portion of counties reporting less than half an inch

Schwarzenegger says California cows can keep tails
FRESNO, Calif. (AP)--California cows are the first in the nation with the legal right to swat flies as nature intended now that Gov. Arnold

FSA Administrator Coppess urges farmers, ranchers to vote
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess said Nov. 5 that the 2009 FSA county committee elections will begin Nov. 6, with USDA mailing ballots

ACGA calls for completion of Senate climate bill
Keith Bolin, president of the American Corn Growers Association again called upon the U.S. Senate to complete its work on the pending climate legislation

Staples announces first-ever young farmer grant program
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced Nov. 4 the Texas Department of Agriculture now offers grants to young farmers interested in creating or

USDA: Six pigs tested positive for H1N1
WASHINGTON (AP)--Final tests confirm that six pigs from the Minnesota State Fair contracted swine flu, three more than initial research had indicated. The U.S.

CDC: Tainted ground beef may be linked to
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP)--Contaminated fresh ground beef caused a possible E. coli outbreak that killed two people and sent 16 others to hospitals, federal health

New Census of Agriculture tabulation by unicameral district
Nebraska The United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office recently released the Nebraska Unicameral District Agricultural Statistics online

Missouri Livestock Symposium to be held Dec. 4
Missouri Known for its nationally and internationally recognized speakers, great trade show, and big-time entertainment, the Missouri Livestock Symposium continues to attract serious

Missouri ethanol mandate is self-enforcing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP)--Missouri mandates that gas stations sell ethanol-blended fuel whenever it costs no more than regular gasoline. But the state has no

Joplin regional cattle sales report
The Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo., reported receipts of 5,326 head Oct. 2, compared to 4,657 head last week and 3,517 head last year,

Commercial pigs test positive for H1N1
WASHINGTON (AP)--The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Nov. 4 that pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for swine flu, making

Wet weather continues to stall harvest
Nebraska For the week ending Nov. 1, another week of wet weather continued to stall harvest, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service,

Ag foundation's teacher of the year award deadline
Kansas The Dec. 4 deadline for the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom's Teacher of the Year Award is quickly approaching. KFAC

Brownback: USDA lab will bring companies to Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP)--A federal animal disease lab headed to Kansas will likely bring along companies looking to profit from that research, Sen. Sam Brownback

Farm Bureau petitions U.S. Supreme Court on pesticide
The American Farm Bureau Federation has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the high court to review a lower court ruling

Missouri farmers report tough fall
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP)--Southeastern Missouri crop and dairy farmers are reporting a tough fall. Dairy farmers have struggled with prices, while weather has affected

Bug-borne disease lab heading to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)--Another federal research lab dedicated to animal diseases is headed for Manhattan, Kan. Congress, earlier this fall, approved $1.5 million

Arkansas farmers assess damage; look to drier days
Arkansas Arkansans were assessing the damage Oct. 30 following a storm system that dumped more than 5 inches of rain in some areas

Commissioner Staples welcomes announcement that China will soon
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples Oct. 30 applauded the news that Texas pork producers will soon regain access to an important international trade market.

USTR, Vilsack announce China's intent to re-open market
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Oct. 29 announced that China intends to re-open the Chinese market

Gills honored as 2009 Pioneer Breeder of the
South Dakota Larry and Janet Gill and family, Gill Red Angus, of Timber Lake, S.D., were honored at the National Red Angus Convention

West Plains regional cattle sales
The Ozarks Regional Stockyard, West Plains, Mo., reported receipts of 4,730 head Nov. 3, compared to 2,991 head last week and 2,696 head last

Aberdeen cattle sales report
The Hub City Livestock Auction, Aberdeen, S.D., reported receipts of 3,208 head Nov. 4, compared to 5,725 head last week and 3,808 head last

Denison feeder cattle report
The Denison Feeder Cattle Auction, Denison, Iowa, reported receipts of 1,189 head Oct. 29, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture-USDA Market News, Des

Grain transport waiver issued for Missouri farmers
Missouri As daylight hours are getting shorter, the farmers' workdays are getting longer as unseasonably wet harvest conditions finally give way to drier

Wet fields limit fieldwork
Missouri Wet conditions from the previous week, plus heavy rains at the end of the week ending Nov. 1, limited fieldwork across the

NCBA continues to call for death tax reform
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is continuing to urge Congress to pass legislation providing additional relief and permanency in the tax code for America's

McAlester livestock auction report
The McAlester Union Livestock Market, McAlester, Okla., reported receipts of 3,045 head Nov. 3, compared to 1,465 head last week and 1,915 head last

Colorado feeder cattle report
The Colorado Auction Feeder Cattle Summary, Greeley, Colo., reported receipts of 8,145 head Oct. 30, compared to 12,800 head last week and 13,512 head

Salina cattle sales report
The Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission, Co., Salina, Kan., reported receipts of 2,366 head Oct. 29, compared to 1,115 head last week and 2,316

Counting the chickens
There's an entire litany of old sayings that could pertain to this year's fall harvest. "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched."

Chicot County: 'We are going to be lucky
Arkansas The rain-shocked 2009 growing season may prove to be devastating for Chicot County, where more than 65 percent of the county is

ASA submits concerns and issues for climate change
The American Soybean Association Nov. 4 issued a paper outlining its concerns and issues for climate change legislation. ASA believes that climate change

Alfalfa conditions remain mostly good
New Mexico There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, New

Oklahoma made cheese takes the gold prize
COMANCHE, Okla. (AP)--People used to give the McGarr family a strange look when they explained that they ran a sheep dairy. "If we had

Kansas, Oklahoma conduct joint livestock disease drill
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP)--Trucks that could be hauling livestock along the Kansas and Oklahoma border were detained and their drivers questioned Oct. 22, during a

First Montana license issued to hemp grower
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP)--The state this month issued its first license for an industrial hemp-growing operation to a woman who said she wants to develop

Food writer Pollan at California school upsets big
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP)--A California university has replaced a scheduled lecture by food writer Michael Pollan with a panel discussion after a beef

Staples announces support of critical projects to bring
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced Oct. 15 the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Public Utility Commission of Texas are supporting 63

Pioneer Hi-Bred announces new inoculant platform for forages
DES MOINES, Iowa--Pioneer Hi-Bred recently unveiled Pioneer® brand 11GFT inoculant, the second in a series of products in the revolutionary Pioneer fiber technology platform.

Dodge City cattle sales report
Dodge City Winter Livestock, Inc., reported receipts of 3,202 head Nov. 4, compared to 3,412 head last week and 3,075 head last year, according

Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales
The Pratt Livestock Auction, Pratt, Kan., Nov. 5, reported estimated receipts of 1,000 head as of 3 p.m., according to the Kansas Department Agriculture-USDA

Watertown cattle sales report
The South Dakota Livestock Sales, Watertown, S.D., reported receipts of 1,000 head Nov. 4, compared to 650 head last year, according to the USDA-South

Huron cattle sales report
The Bales Continental Commission Co., Huron, S.D., reported receipts of 1,350 head Oct. 29, compared to 165 head last week, according to the USDA-South

Faith livestock sales report
The Faith Livestock Commission Co., Faith, S.D., reported receipts of 6,265 head Nov. 2, compared to 4,856 head last week and 5,621 head last

Wyobraska cattle sales report
The combined sales volume of Wyoming, western Nebraska, western North and South Dakota feedlots for the week ending Oct. 31, totaled 10,300 head, compared

More wet weather
Minnesota Fifty-five percent of the state's topsoil was rated surplus for moisture after another cool, wet week, according to the National Agricultural Statistics

Crop scouting In space
The European Space Agency has just launched a new satellite that goes by four letters: SMOS. It stands for soil moisture and ocean

Taiwan's Ma seeks to calm uproar over U.S.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP)--Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou moved Oct. 29 to ease a political storm over the government's decision to lift a ban on certain

China agrees to reopen market to U.S. pork
China agreed Oct. 29 to reopen its market to U.S. pork and live swine, remove barriers for American firms to China's growing clean energy

Just a scoop full
(Nov. 4)--Honesty is a big item to me. I do not say that to elevate myself or so you will think more of

Millions of newly released acres flood markets
TRIBUNE, Kan. (AP)--Millions of acres of native grasses coming out of a federal program that pays property owners not to farm environmentally sensitive land

EPA hits the accelerator
While Washington lawmakers are bogged down with wrecking our healthcare system, an executive agency is churning out regulations at a pace not seen since

Extension Council Election set for Nov. 10
By Richard C. Snell Barton County Extension Agent, agriculture Kansas

Wet weather keeps producers out of fields
South Dakota More wet weather to finish off the month of October kept producers out of the fields for most of the week

October average rainfall tops 10 inches, a near
Missouri With statewide rainfall averaging more than 10 inches, Missouri weather records show October was the wettest in 68 years and second wettest

Sugar beet harvest behind normal
Montana Montana experienced above normal temperatures with moderate precipitation for the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Montana

As cows eat, so grow the calves
Your cowherd checklist might look pretty sparse after the calves are weaned and rebreeding is confirmed. Maybe the cows regained some condition and

Searching for ways to reduce agriculture's climate change
Curbing greenhouse gas emissions from cultivated fields may require going beyond cutting back on nitrogen fertilizer and changing crop rotation cycles, according to research

Drying the 2009 crop
By David G. Hallauer Meadowlark District Extension agent, crops and soils/horticulture Kansas

Nebraska rancher wins national award
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--A Nebraska rancher has won a national award in recognition of his contributions to the industry and to land management practices. Jack

OSU Viticulture and Enology Program awarded national grant
Oklahoma The Oklahoma State University Viticulture and Enology program in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture in Stillwater has been awarded a

2010 David G. and Lucille S. Rice Legislative
Colorado The Colorado Cattlemen's Association is seeking interested applicants for the 2010 David G. and Lucille S. Rice Legislative Internship. Through the

Ride the Range Beef Cow Symposium XXI bus
Colorado A Western states tradition began in 1969 at Chadron, Neb. That is when and where the first Range Beef Cow Symposium

Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh to visit Cowley County Nov.
Kansas Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, professor of agricultural economics and policy at Kansas State University, has been confirmed to speak Nov. 19 at the

Herd expansion leads to more Johne's
In just over 10 years, the contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract known as Johne's disease has become prevalent in as many as

Ellison elected to national Red Angus board
Missouri Larry Ellison of Fair Grove, Mo., was elected to the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors to serve District 9--Midwest.

ISU agriculture pavilion project receives jump-start from Walter
Iowa A state-of-the-art agriculture pavilion for Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has received a major gift from Marvin and

Ethanol plants using hops to eliminate bacteria
LUCAN, Minn. (AP)--Ethanol companies are looking back to the monasteries of ancient Europe for one possible solution to a troublesome production issue. They have

Livestock producers urged to have plan
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--For many Nebraska livestock producers, the tough times are raising stress and anxiety. A common question: "What should I do?'' David Goeller

Drenching rains further delay crop activities
Oklahoma Although there were a few days of sunshine early in the week ending Nov. 1, heavy rains mid-week saturated fields and further

Cattlemen urge EPA not to regulate agriculture out
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association criticized flawed and inconclusive science in an Environmental Protection Agency review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for

Pratt livestock sales report
Pratt Livestock Sales Inc., Pratt, Kan., reported receipts of 1,694 head, Oct. 29, compared to 1,318 head, last week and 1,904 head, last year,

Newell sheep sales report
St. Onge Livestock Co., Ltd., Newell, S.D., reported receipts of 2,008 head Oct. 29, compared to 4,954 head last week and 4,260 head last

Ada livestock auction report
The Southern Oklahoma Livestock Auction, Ada, Okla., reported receipts of 1,785 head Oct. 28, compared to 2,700 head last week and 1,514 head last

New soybean varieties debut
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is adding 26 new soybean varieties to its lineup for 2010. These new Y Series Pioneer varieties offer

In other agribusiness news....
Steve Pickle and Eddie Walley have joined SFP as regional account managers, and Jennie Martin has stepped into a newly developed position as event

Foley Equipment Company acquires Martin Tractor Company
Foley Equipment Company, Wichita, Kan., and Martin Tractor Company have reached an agreement under which Foley will acquire Martin. Both companies are dealers

NM calf fitted with prosthetic legs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)--Meadow the yearling black Angus calf spends her days frolicking in northeastern New Mexico's cattle country, all with her prosthetic hind legs.

Current status of southeast Kansas aquifers topic of
Current status of southeast Kansas aquifers topic of Nov. 9 informational meeting Kansas Results of several years' study of the Ozark and Springfield

The top line
By Miranda Reiman If Wal-Mart were in the cattle business, it would probably serve as an operating definition of "least-cost producer." People might

Dry bean breeding specialist wins excellence award
Nebraska Dr. Carlos Urrea, dry edible bean breeding specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center, was one of the

Avoid soil compaction when harvesting wet fields
Missouri Hurried harvesting of wet corn fields may have a long-term effect on soil compaction, said a University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineer.

K-State researchers creating tools to show how Ogallala
Kansas When water use policies and practices change, they produce a ripple effect in communities, impacting everything from what types of crops a

Grain storage, temperature important
After cleaning bins and equipment, the next step is to ensure grain quality going into storage. It must be clean, sound and dry

Angus champions named at 2009 American Royal ROV
Angus enthusiasts gathered for the 2009 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show, Oct. 30 in Kansas City, Mo. Jeff Mafi, Stillwater,

Snow storm halts harvest
Wyoming A snow storm and cooler temperatures were seen during the week ending Nov. 1 according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Wyoming

Mentors for youth needed
It's that unique time of the year when, despite what your school colors are, a dominant color can be found in rural America--hunter orange.

Snowstorm brings harvest to a halt
Colorado An early snowstorm that covered most of state brought harvesting crops to a halt during the week ending Nov. 1, according to

Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts first group
It's official: The 21 industry legends elected in June as the Class of 2009 are now Charter Members of the Meat Industry Hall of

Aspen rescue effort has saved 95 horses
ASPEN, Colo. (AP)--Roaring Fork Valley residents have rallied to the aid of a new nonprofit created to save some specific horses from slaughter. Aspen

Witness: Processing plant manager hired illegals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)--Government prosecutors tried to use witness testimony on Oct. 27 to prove a former kosher slaughterhouse manager knew he was employing

Starting a business? Do your homework
Starting a business? Do your homework Oklahoma If you are thinking about starting a business, it is time to do some homework.

Control of Eastern red cedar urged
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)--Conservationists and fire-control experts told state lawmakers Oct. 27 that more resources are needed to control the spread of Eastern red cedar

LaMoure company provides bucking bulls
LaMOURE, N.D. (AP)--A rural North Dakota company is producing rodeo bulls. Kelly Klein and his wife, Tesa, own and operate Arrow K Rodeo Co.,

Phosphorus system to assist Kansas farmers, feedlots
Kansas The bioprocessing team at Kansas State University's Advanced Manufacturing Institute in collaboration with the Kansas Environmental Management Associates, has developed a new

CDA urges pet safety during cold weather
Colorado The snow is falling in many parts of Colorado forcing residents to head indoors to stay warm; the Colorado Department of Agriculture

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to perform at Commodity
The Grammy Award winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring their unique style of American folk rock music to the Evening of Entertainment stage

School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences OK'd
Nebraska Veterinary medical education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be strengthened with the elevation of the discipline from department to school status,

2010 Kirk Hanna Cattlemen's Leadership College starts in
Colorado The Colorado Cattlemen's Association would like to invite you to participate in the 2010 Kirk Hanna Cattlemen's Leadership College. The goal

Computer modeling can contribute to Thai soybean production
Agricultural Research Service scientists are testing the soybean model GLYCIM to improve its performance under a range of conditions around the world. In

Wet weather affecting fall-born calves
Arkansas The prolonged wet weather is causing calf scours to become a problem in fall-born calves, according to the University of Arkansas Division

Hydrology study shows benefits of traditional acequia irrigation
New Mexico New Mexico State University researchers have gathered data to answer these questions: How much of the water diverted into acequia irrigation

14th annual "Battle of the Salsas" winners announced
New Mexico New Mexico Department of Agriculture and the New Mexico Chile Commission, sponsors of the 14th "Battle of the Salsas" at the

Joanne Lupton elected to Institute of Medicine
Texas Dr. Joanne Lupton, distinguished professor of nutrition and food science in Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been

4-H cookies of appreciation go to 700 peace
Texas The chief of police of Brownsville said he's still amazed and humbled by what happened Oct. 10, the day officially known as

MGGA travels state seeking producer input
Montana Receiving input from producers in the communities where they live and work is a top priority for the Montana Grain Growers Association

Livestock disease plan to be presented soon
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP)--A federal official says his agency is working with the three Yellowstone-area states to present a new strategy by early October for

OKC West livestock sales report
The OKC West Livestock Market Inc., El Reno, Okla., reported receipts of 7,622 head Nov. 4, compared to 7,083 head last week and 7,332

North Arkansas livestock market report
The North Arkansas Livestock, Green Forest, Ark., reported receipts of 1,972 head Nov. 4, compared to 935 head last week and 1,204 head last

Amarillo livestock sales report
The Amarillo Livestock Auction, Amarillo, Texas, reported receipts of 1,737 head Nov. 3, compared to 3,130 head last week and 1,124 head last year,

Tulia livestock sales report
The Tulia Livestock Auction, Tulia, Texas, reported receipts of 2,636 head Nov. 2, compared to 2,810 head last week and 2,676 head last year,

Woodward livestock sales report
The Woodward Livestock Market, Woodward, Okla., reported receipts of 6,070 head Oct. 30, compared to 5,550 head last week and 6,375 head last year,

Tulsa livestock sales report
The Tulsa Stockyards, Tulsa, Okla., reported receipts of 4,088 head Nov. 2, compared to 4,701 head last week and 3,950 head last year, according

St. Onge livestock sales report
The St. Onge Livestock Sales Co., Ltd., St. Onge, S.D., reported receipts of 1,800 head Oct. 30, compared to 4,370 head last week and

Lexington livestock market report
The Lexington Livestock Market, Lexington, Neb., reported receipts of 960 head Oct. 30, according to the USDA-Nebraska Department of Agriculture Market News, Kearney, Neb.

High Plains slaughter news
High Plains weighted average direct slaughter cattle sales for the week ending Nov. 1, totaled 164,431 head, compared to 161,410 head last week and

Goldthwaite sheep sales report
The Mills County Commission Co., Goldthwaite, Texas, Oct. 30, reported receipts of 1,190 head of sheep and goats, compared to 1,229 head last week

Ericson livestock auction report
The Ericson Spalding Livestock Auction, Ericson, Neb., reported receipts of 1,380 head Oct. 31, compared to 1,580 head last week and 4,000 head last

Apache livestock sales report
The Apache Livestock Auction, Apache, Okla., reported receipts of 2,504 head Oct. 29, compared to 2,328 head last week and 2,783 head last year,

South Central direct sheep
The South Central Direct Sheep sales for the week ending Oct. 30, showed receipts of 600 head, according to the USDA-Texas Department of Agriculture

Dalhart livestock sales report
The Cattleman's Livestock Auction, Dalhart, Texas, reported receipts of 2,424 head Oct. 29, compared to 2,035 head last week and 2,358 head last year,

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