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"Just because you can jump a fence going north doesn't mean you can jump it going south" - (Unknown) -
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Dr. Robert M. Miller
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News
Anaerobic energy system powers feedlot A Canadian feedlot is using manure to create renewable energy with a combined heat and power (CHP) system installed by Elite Energy Systems. Biogas is derived from a mix of manure and organic material as it undergoes an anaerobic digestion process. The biogas is converted to electricity which powers the entire Gardiner Farms Operation.
EPA seeks input from agricultural producers
Representing agricultural producers from their states, agriculture department directors from Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming met with EPA officials recently to discuss EPA programs and regulations as well as several timely issues including air quality, particulate matter and renewable fuels. "American farmers and ranchers have such broad impacts on everything from daily food prices to widespread environmental impacts to emerging renewable fuel technologies that EPA needs to hear the views of state agriculture directors as part of our decision making process," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks.
Plum Island Animal Disease Center enters closing stages
As work continues on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, NBAF, in Manhattan, KS, operations at New York's Plum Island Animal Disease Center are winding down. Researchers are preparing to transfer projects from the antiquated Plum Island facility to a temporary home at the Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute where research will continue until it is ultimately transferred to the NBAF upon the facility's completion.Mexico takes baby steps in expanding U.S. beef market
U.S. negotiators are pleased with Mexico's recent decision to remove beef and sweetbreads from the list of U.S. beef products that were banned in 2003 following the discovery of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. U.S. representatives are hoping to eventually achieve a bilateral agricultural relationship with Mexico through full market access.
Free computer literacy classes offered to North Carolina producers
Producers in the Flat Rock, North Carolina area who wish to learn how to use computers to enhance their farming operations are invited to attend free computer literacy classes at the Blue Ridge Community College. The 58-hour course will include an introduction to computers, computer-based record keeping, Internet use, and e-mail use. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with North Carolina Agriculture and Technical (A&T) State University and JobLink Career Center, hope that this training will enhance small farm families' communication and networking abilities and ultimately increase their presence in the marketplace. For more information on the classes call the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, Henderson County Center, at 828-697-4891. U.S. Senate Committee working to recover producers' MF Global losses A group of 38,000 wheat and cattle producers recently filed suit against former MF Global executives after $1.2 billion in customer funds were discovered missing from the now bankrupt firm. The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, led by Senator Debbie Stabenow, has requested input from financial stakeholders, market participants and consumer advocacy groups on policies that could help recover missing customer money as well as protect customer collateral and prevent similar situations. Read More |
Value the Vaccination
This is one procedure you don't want to mess up
- By Loretta Sorenson
 | | There are a lot of tasks to do at a branding, and vaccinations are pretty close to the top of the list. They need to be done right, and the product needs to be protected from the things that can cause them to be ineffective.Photo by Malloree Barnes |
Injecting vaccine into a calf doesn't necessarily mean the animal receives maximum protection from disease. At numerous points between when the vaccine leaves the supplier and when it enters the animal, quality and effectiveness of the shot can be reduced if it's not handled carefully. Terry Todd, licensed veterinarian and Cohagen, MT, rancher says compromised vaccine can't stimulate the necessary level of antigens in an animal.
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Video of the MonthClick Here to view this video on our Working Ranch website! Once there, select: Fraser Farms Ranch cares for Colorado natural resources from the Program Guide
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Five Miles to the Toot
byBrett Haas
I had a strange happenstance, well, happen to me the other day. We had a nasty norther blow in on us, but the chores were done so it was time to find a warm place to hibernate. My wife called and said that I got a package in the mail so I headed in to check it out. I pulled out my trusty utility knife, wiped a few leftovers off from cutting hay string that a.m., dug through a heck of a tape job like the old man through some straw after his fragilè major award, and pulled out a fine looking "I love Beef" coffee mug. My wife just rolled her eyes as I had just received another fine John Wayne mug just the other day from the boss.
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Calendar February 01 - 04, 2012 The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention and Trade Show is the largest, most important national show for anyone in the cattle business. Held in Nashville, Tennessee in 2012 , this show allows industry members the opportunity to come face-to-face with decision makers plus hit the big Trade Show floor. Visit the WR while you're there. www.beefuse.org is your site for all the details. February 09 - 26, 2012 The 63rd Annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is 'more than an 8 second ride'. Events, attractions, concerts, you name it, they got it. www.carodeo.com is the place for all the info! Have a look at just some of the breeds featured this year: Feb 11 .......Limousin and Texas Longhorn Feb 12 .....Red Brangus, Brangus, Brahman Feb 13 .....Santa Gertrudis, Hereford, Braunvieh, Simmental, Simbrah Feb 14 .....Angus, Braford, Brangus, Braunvieh, Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Simbrah, Simmental Feb 15 .....Beefmaster, Brahman, Charolais, Chianina, Limousin, Red Brangus, Santa Gertrudis February 28 - March 18, 2012 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is another amazing show you don't want to miss. Featuring too many activities to mention, head over to the website at www.rodeohouston.com and have a look at all the action!
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