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U.S. Supreme Court punts on Calif. poultry cases
Justices take a pass on Proposition 2, foie gras ban. The U.S. Supreme Court has taken a pass on a pair of poultry-related California laws -- one requiring minimum cage sizes for hens laying eggs sold...
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Registration open for K-State Winter Ranch Management seminars
The four seminars will explore environmental impacts on livestock reproduction. Strategies to mitigate environmental factors impacting reproduction is the theme of the 2019 Kansas State University...
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Strong first year for antimicrobial program
California's Department of Food and Agriculture completed its first full year of implementing Senate Bill 27. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has completed its first year of full...
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Fire department maintains large-animal rescue team
Local people trained in handling large animals make emergency response easier. Who do you call if a horse gets stuck in a quagmire? Or a calf gets loose and can’t be caught? If you live near...
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Heart of America Grazing Conference comes to Indiana
Southern Indiana is hosting a conference on grassland management and beef production Jan. 21-22. All things related to pasture production and grazing will be up for discussion Jan. 21-22 in Ferdinand...
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K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy open to students
High school students interested in animal sciences should apply by April 1. A special opportunity is coming up at Kansas State University for high school students who have an interest in the livestock...
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Farm show’s supreme champion female beef has ‘good looks’
SimAngus/SimSolution calf takes top bull title at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. AMMC Mamma’s Good Looks, a March yearling MaineTainer shown by Josh Schmidt of Conneautville was named top female of this...
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Holloway recognized with AgriLife Extension Superior Service award
Andy Holloway credited for his exceptional vision in developing the Hemphill County Beef Conference. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service presented its Superior Service – Agent award to Andy...
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Cattle deaths investigated, feed recalled
The specific cause of the deaths was not known as of Jan. 14, but the department said the deaths may be related to a lot of Producer’s Pride 20% All Natural Cattle Cube. Last week, the Florida...
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Help available to close up old manure pits
Here’s what you can do with hog buildings once they’re no longer needed. What do you do with an old livestock confinement building once it has served its useful life? At some point, farmers choose to...
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Sustainability Impact Report examines impact of animal agriculture
Report finds dairy farmers decreased their carbon footprint by 63% from 1944 to 2007. A 33-page report released by the Animal Agriculture Alliance highlights animal agriculture’s commitment to...
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Hard conversations lead to better farm efficiency
Analyzing your numbers is an amazing way to learn where your business is bleeding.I know that not every farmer is a numbers person. It’s a lot easier to feed the cows, work in the fields, and carry on...
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Animal ag sustains blow with Supreme Court’s pass
Justices declined to hear challenges to two of California’s most stringent animal rights laws, as well a challenge to a similar law in Massachusetts. As much as I despise giving credit to...
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Supreme Court takes a pass on animal ag laws
Justices declined to hear challenges to two of California’s most stringent animal rights laws, as well a challenge to a similar law in Massachusetts. As much as I despise giving credit to...
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What if a producer can't get distillers grain?
Corn should not be substituted for distillers grain as a supplement, but there may be other options. By Karla JenkinsIn recent months, the shortened supply of distillers grain has reduced the amount...
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Giving pastures a head start
Frost seeding offers a way to get a jump on raising spring forage. There’s a new resource that Jerry Hall, director of research at Grassland Oregon, has started up. Called Cover Crop Corner, the idea...
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Tru Shrimp moves first production facility to South Dakota
The company’s original plans called for a southwestern Minnesota location. After planning to build its first commercial shrimp production facility in southwestern Minnesota, the trū Shrimp Co. has...
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NMSU to host beef cattle artificial insemination course
Two-day course to be held in Quay County. New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service will host a two-day course on artificial insemination for beef cattle next month in Quay County....
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Midwest Poultry Federation Convention set for March 12-14
The nation’s largest regional poultry show will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The nation’s largest regional poultry convention, the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention, will be held...
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“Ag Gag” Litigation Update
What's the law when it comes to videoing or photographing an animal facility without consent? Dr. Tiffany Dowell Lashmet gives an "ag gag" law update. From a recent finding of unconstitutionality in...
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