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Calling dairy producers: October 28 webinar to focus on new farm bill program

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Dave Young

The Dairy Margin Protection Program was designed to protect from unfavorable margins.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University will host a webinar on the Dairy Margin Protection Program of the 2014 Farm Bill Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. CDT.

The free, one-hour webinar by K-State Research and Extension associate Robin Reid, will give a comprehensive view of the program and how producers might use it to manage risk in their operations.

Also called the MPP-Dairy program, it is a voluntary risk management program to protect dairy producers from unfavorable margins that can occur between the price of milk and the cost of feed inputs. It replaces the Market Income Loss Coverage (MILC) program of the 2008 Farm Bill.

“This is not a price support program like traditional dairy programs have been,” Reid said, adding that producers are eligible to participate if they have current commercial milk marketings from cows located in the United States, are U.S. citizens, are actively engaged in the operation, and are in conservation compliance.

Registration for the 2015 MPP-Dairy program ends on November 28th, 2014, so now is the time to learn more about the program and make a sign-up decision, she said.

More information about the webinar is available at http://www.agmanager.info/events/Webinars/default_Dairy.asp. The session will be recorded and available under the Farm Bill page on http://www.agmanager.info.

Communication is key for good landowner-tenant relationships.

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By Ryan Flaming, County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

Good tenant-landowner relationships are always based on good communication just like every good relationship. Often when a land owner requests terminating a lease, he says poor communication is the leading factor. Here are some examples of a few questions that might be a sign there is poor communication the tenant and landlord.

 

* Why are my yields less this year?

* Why are you going to plant that?

* Where is my share of the grain being stored this year?

* When is harvest going to start?

* Why are there cows in my field? How long will they stay?

* Why isn?t there a crop growing in the field right now?

* When am I getting paid?

* Why are my yields less this year?

 

As a tenant it is critical to be able to rent and to hold on to the land you are farming in order to remain profitable. It is very important that when property changes hands, you as a tenant make sure you do what you can to keep in good communication with new landlord.

 

I really encourage all tenants to build and maintain a strong relationship with their landlord.

 

Winter squash is a great addition to fall menus

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Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension

Winter squash are prominently displayed at grocery stores in the fall and winter months. Many shoppers pass them by because they don’t know how to prepare them. Winter squash are actually easy to prepare and are a healthy addition to any meal.

Winter squash is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber. One-half cup of cooked winter squash has only 40 calories.

Winter squash is picked when it is fully mature and has a thick, inedible skin. This thick skin provides a protective covering for the squash and allows for a long storage life. Winter squash can be stored for three months or longer in a cool, dry place preferably in a single layer.

Three of the most common winter squash we see in Missouri are butternut, spaghetti and acorn squash.

  • Butternut squash is tan in color and has a long, bell-like shape.
  • Spaghetti squash is oblong or oval in shape and yellow in color.
  • Acorn squash has its name because it is actually shaped like an acorn. It is dark green in color and has a ridged rind or skin.

For more information on how to select and prepare winter squash, see the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut240.htm

Being active has many health benefits

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Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension

Being physically active is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Here are some benefits you get from being physically active and exercising:

  1. Physical activity and exercise helps prevent obesity and reduces your risk for cancer. Many research studies have shown promising results indicating that physical activity helps protect against colon cancer and breast cancer.
  2. Insulin sensitivity is increased by physical activity like aerobic exercise and strength training. After carbohydrates are digested, they are broken down and moved into the bloodstream as blood glucose or blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone that unlocks the cells of the body so they can take up the glucose for energy from the bloodstream. As we age or become overweight, our bodies don’t respond as well to insulin. Insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes if blood sugar levels continue to rise.
  3. Resistance or weight training helps build muscle. When done three times a week, strength training improves strength and muscle mass in people of all ages. You should perform one or two sets of eight to 12 repetitions for all the major muscles of the body.
  4. Exercise helps with stress management — this may be because of neurotransmitters that are stimulated during physical activity. Anyone who exercises regularly can expect to feel less anxious, more relaxed, have better self-image and may eat healthier.

And the list goes on! To see the complete list and learn about additional health benefits, check out the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health100.htm

Encourage kids to give back this Halloween

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halloween(Family Features) As they gear up for Halloween this year, kids across the United States can make a difference in the lives of kids around the world by raising funds for those in need.

 

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, a 64-year-old American tradition, is a program that provides donations of medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education to children around the world. Below are some of the ways families can get involved.

 

Donations go digital

In addition to going door-to-door with traditional orange boxes to collect coins for UNICEF, for the first time kids and parents can now set up individual fundraising pages on Crowdrise for their friends and family members to donate. Participants also can turn their Halloween parties into Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF fundraisers by creating a donation page and including a link to it in their party invitation. To get started, visit www.trickortreatforunicef.org.

 

School challenge

The campaign relies not only on children and parents, but also on educators to teach their students the value of helping kids in need. This year K-8 teachers can participate through the second annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF School Challenge. The competition will provide 15 grand prize winning teachers with technology grants.

 

All entrants will be asked to describe how they will teach their classrooms about issues facing children globally and the importance of giving back. Competition details and this year’s lesson plans can be found at www.trickortreatforunicef.org.

 

In addition, this year’s Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Teachers’ Guides can be used to introduce students to UNICEF’s lifesaving work and a variety of issues affecting the health and well-being of children around the world through readings, photos, videos, music, maps and games.

 

Additional support

Another way families can participate in this year’s campaign is through partners and supporters, including HSN, Inc., Key Club International, Coinstar, Inc. and BuyCostumes.com.

 

Interactive multichannel retailer HSN, Inc. is returning this Halloween as a proud national sponsor of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Throughout September and October, HSNi Cares will raise funds through brands Chasing Fireflies, Grandin Road, HSN and TravelSmith, and customers can support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF by making a donation online or over the phone when placing their orders. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 15, HSN will match all customer donations to support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on the HSN credit card up to $125,000. HSN will also launch a special edition of “UNICHEF: Top Chefs Unite in Support of the World’s Children,” a cookbook featuring 40 world-class chefs assembled by Hilary Gumbel.

 

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF – the original Kids Helping Kids campaign – is one of the longest-running youth volunteer initiatives in America. To learn more or participate, visit www.trickortreatforunicef.org.

Source: UNICEF

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