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Roberts annoucement

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MANHATTAN, Kansas – In a much anticipated announcement, today Kansas Senator Pat Roberts was named chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Kansas Agriculture Secretary Jackie McClaskey praised the appointment.

“This is good news for Kansas farmers and ranchers. Pat Roberts understands the importance of agriculture to our great state and will work tirelessly to make sure that the Federal government does not get in the way of farm families who are working to produce the safest, most abundant food supply in the world.”

McClaskey looks forward to working with the Senator on issues important to the state. “There are a number of pressing concerns for those in agriculture, including the on-going pressure of excess regulation from various agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency. It is great to have Sen. Roberts in this leadership position advocating for our state’s largest industry.”

PorkBridge distance education sessions start February 5

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K-State
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Electronic delivery means participants learn from home or office

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The distance education series, PorkBridge 2015 begins Feb. 5 with several sessions planned throughout the year. This year’s programs include procedures for cleaning up after swine diseases, starting pigs after arrival, controlling pests, and others presented by university and industry experts.

Produced through a collaboration of 11 land grant universities including Kansas State University, PorkBridge is designed to reach producers and industry professionals – particularly those involved with grow-to-finish swine operations across the country and around the world. Presentations are delivered electronically through six sessions on an every-other-month basis.

“Swine producers and other industry professionals can get up-to-date information without traveling or giving up a day to attend a meeting,” said Joel DeRouchey, livestock specialist with K-State Research and Extension.

Participants can take part where it works best for them – at home, in an office or in the swine unit, DeRouchey said. Audio files from each session also can be downloaded for later use.

PorkBridge combines electronic information viewed on a computer with live presentations by topic experts via telephone, so no internet access is necessary at the time of the presentation. About a week before each session, subscribers receive a web link (depending on their location) with specific presentation and additional information provided by the presenter. Participants call in for the audio portion of each session and follow along with the presentation on their computer. Each 90-minute session starts at noon Central time and includes time for questions of the presenter.

The fee to participate is $125 for the full year. Additional subscriptions from the same business are available at half the cost.

To ensure receipt of program materials by the first session, participants are asked to complete the subscription form and make payment by Jan. 16. An informational brochure with subscription information is available on the K-State Research and Extension website at Swine Research and Extension under Upcoming Events. Kansas residents who want more information can contact DeRouchey at (785) 532-2280 or [email protected].
 
Session dates, topics, and speakers are:

  • Feb. 5 – Preparing for Third-Party Audits – Matt Jones, Validus.
  • April 2 – Controlling Pests – Insects and Rodents – John Beller, Beller Biosecurity Strategies and Roger Moon, University of Minnesota.
  • June 4 – Effective Procedures for Cleaning Up after PED, PRRS and more – Rebecca Robbins, Seaboard Foods Corporation.
  • Aug. 6 – Proper Pig Handling – Sherrie Webb, National Pork Board.
  • Oct. 1 – Pit Foaming and Avoiding Manure Pumping Hazards – Larry Jacobson, University of Minnesota.
  • Dec. 3 – Starting Pigs After Arrival (nursery, weaning, grow/finish) – William Hollis, Carthage Veterinary Services, Ltd.

Information for producers outside Kansas is available by contacting Sherry Hoyer at [email protected] or 515-294-4496.

Keep up the good work this winter

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Pro Basketball Star Skylar Diggins Shares Her Indoor Fitness Game Plan

 

(Family Features) While the winter may make for a tempting time to curl up on the couch, adapting your routine is essential for year-round well-being, whether you’re a professional athlete or an average person looking to stay on top of your game.

 

“As an athlete I am just like everyone else – when it’s dark and cold outside it can be harder for me to stay motivated to keep up with my workouts,” said women’s professional basketball star Skylar Diggins. “But hibernating in the off season isn’t an option for me, nor should it be for anyone who wants to stay in shape year-round.”

 

As the days grow colder, follow this advice from Diggins to stay fit:

 

Power up with protein. It’s important to give your body the proper protein to fuel your workout – both before and after exercise. Protein drinks are one way to reward your muscles and power your body for intense exercise. Made with real milk, Rockin’ Refuel Lean Builder,available in chocolate and vanilla varieties, isthe protein drink Diggins prefers. It’s adelicious low carb, low sugar option that has 20 grams of high quality protein and only 150 calories.

 

Banish boredom. A great way to change it up is signing up for new gym classes or bringing a buddy for motivation. Add variety by doing short reps of different circuit exercises to make workouts more efficient and fun. By alternating reps of speed ropes with walking lunges with weights overhead and high knees, you can incorporate cardio and strength training into one rewarding, un-boring gym session.

Keep it close to home. Whether you’re snowed in or stuck inside a hotel room, fight the urge to skip your workout by keeping it quick and simple. Great abs don’t need a gym, just a little bit of floor space. One of Diggins’ favorite ways to keep a toned stomach is alternating reps of sit-ups with bicycle crunches and side planks. You can also incorporate jumping rope and doing an “indoor run” by walking up and down the stairs.

 

Don’t make excuses. This time of year is busy for everyone. Maximize your time by doing little things when you can, like calf raises in the shower, choosing the stairs, or repeating lunges until you get to the other side of a room. Keep a light set of hand weights under the couch for a quick arm workout during your favorite TV show.

 

For more tips to keep your routine fresh and fun while indoors this winter, check out Rockin’ Refuel on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rockinrefuel.

Maxwell elk herd tour January 17

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Tours begin at 10 a.m., courtesy of Friends of Maxwell

PRATT – Join the Friends of Maxwell on Jan. 17 in a unique tour of public land elk at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 2565 Pueblo Road, Canton. Tours of the 2,200-acre enclosure will begin at 10 a.m. and are by reservation-only. An elk chili lunch will be offered after the tour, both of which are offered at no cost, however donations are appreciated.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge is located six miles north of Canton, in the very southeastern tip of the scenic Smoky Hills, an area of large rolling hills. It is the only location in Kansas where public herds of both bison and elk can be viewed in a native prairie environment, and it’s also home to the state’s largest public herd of bison.

For more information on this event, or to reserve a spot on this unique tour, call (620) 628-4455, or visit www.maxwellwildliferefuge.com today.

Give Your House A Fresh Start: Get The Ductwork Cleaned

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(NAPS)—While professionally cleaned ductwork can be like a breath of fresh air to many houses, there are a few facts you should know when it’s time to have your home’s air ducts cleaned.

  1. In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust are created annually through everyday living. Your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home. The dander, dust, chemicals and other contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system, where they can build up and possibly contribute to health problems, especially for people with respiratory conditions, autoimmune disorders or allergies.
  2. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder and shorten the life of your system. A clean HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard so it uses less energy.
  3. When you do hire a professional cleaner, ask if it belongs to NADCA, a trade association of the HVAC inspection, maintenance and restoration industry. Its members have signed a Code of Ethics and invested time and resources into industry-related training and education. They also have general liability insurance.

4. You should be aware that some non-NADCA companies use scare tactics and “bait and switch” methods to squeeze money out of their clients or don’t clean the HVAC system at all, let alone to the industry’s standards.

How To Tell You’re Getting A Professional Cleaner

  • Is the company able to show proof of NADCA membership and certification?
  • Is the contractor willing to conduct a thorough inspection of the HVAC system prior to per- forming any work and disclose any problems discovered?
  • Will the contractor clean the supply and return air ductwork, the airstream side of the heat exchanger and the secondary heat exchanger?
  • After cleaning, are access panels properly sealed; blower blades and compartment clean and free of oil, dust and debris? Point a flashlight into the cooling coil. Does light shine through? It should if the coil is clean. Check to make sure the coil fins are straight and evenly spaced and the coil drain pan is clean and that it is draining properly. Do the filters fit properly and are they the proper efficiency recommended by the manufacturer?

Learn More

You can get free brochures about HVAC inspection, maintenance and restoration as well as a complete checklist and more information online at http://nadca.com.

 

 

If your ducts look dirty, they probably are and should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional

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