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K-State’s Winter Ranch Management Series Set for January; Focuses on Replacement Heifers
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Record high calf prices and projected cow-calf profitability have many producers considering expansion. Selecting, feeding and breeding the right replacement heifers...
Farmers Union calls for new direction for Beef Checkoff
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MCPHERSON (Dec. 3, 2014) - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called for a 'new direction' Monday for the current beef checkoff program in an...
Animal scientist funston gets regional extension award
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Extension beef cattle reproduction specialist Rick Funston has been honored for his beef and heifer management work.
Funston won the 2014...
Livestock slaughter
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ISSN: 0499-0544
Released November 20, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).
Red Meat Production Down 4 Percent...
Beef and pork quality assurance training December 2
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will be offering a Beef Quality Assurance and Pork Quality Assurance recertification and training Dec. 2...
New report finds farmers harmed by decline in nation’sp ublic seed supply
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The proceedings from the 2014 Summit on Seeds and Breeds for 21st Century Agriculture were published by the Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI). In...
Cargill employees first to complete beef cattle transportation education training
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The company’s truck drivers are first industry-related fleet to complete the training, available online.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Cargill employees were recently a part of...
Women in Ag Survey: Gauging the aspirations and needs of women in agriculture
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WASHINGTON, D.C., November 7, 2014 – The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Program has launched “Women in Ag,” an online survey that aims to...
Upcoming agriculture events
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as...
Livestock steak fry
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By Ryan Flaming, County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Harvey County Livestock Association fall meeting.
The Harvey County Livestock Association annual Steak & Mountain Oyster...