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AASV committees to meet March 10
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) committees will meet again this year on Saturday morning March 10 at the AASV Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo. All committee members are encouraged to attend.
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KLA: Immigration, taxes top legislative discussions
State immigration policy and reform of the state’s income tax law were center stage issues in packed hearing rooms at the Capitol last week in Topeka.
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K-State’s BRI serves as transition location for pathogen studies
Pathogen research conducted at New York’s aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center is being phased out and transitioned to the Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute.
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NCGA appreciates USDA work to lower crop insurance premiums
The NCGA praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that crop insurance premiums for corn will be rerated for the 2012 crop year.
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NPPC backs Japan joining TPP
The National Pork Producers Council today welcomed Japan’s announcement that it would like to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) multi-lateral trade talks.
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USMEF economist expects solid 4Q for U.S. meat exports
The U.S. dollar has recently strengthened against most foreign currencies. This can affect U.S. beef and pork exports, both in terms of both customer purchasing power in major export markets, and when priced against the currencies of major competitors such as Brazil, Australia and Canada.
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Drought status elevated for Kansas counties
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has updated the drought declaration for the state. The update includes moving 13 counties to emergency status and adding six counties to watch status. Kansas Water Office (KWO) Director Tracy Streeter recommended the status update.
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KLA: Next in series of economic summits to focus on animal agriculture
Gov. Sam Brownback will host an Economic Summit on Animal Agriculture September 28 in Garden City. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to provide input to guide the Brownback administration as it works to support Kansas agriculture.
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HSUS/UEP deal worries NPPC president (audio)
Farm production practices – particularly animal housing – have been pushed into the spotlight by a new agreement between egg producers and the Humane Society of the United States. Doug Wolf, president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), talks with AgriTalk about why pork producers are concerned about this deal.
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Can corn recover from wind damage?
Is your corn still standing? Tens of thousands of acres were flattened early Monday morning when 100 mile per hour straight line winds blew from Central Iowa across to Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
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Checkoff Partnerships showcase sustainable soy products
The soybean checkoff’s Green Ribbon Fairs program will introduce millions of fair attendees – from both rural and urban areas – to the benefits of soy-based consumer and industrial products. The United Soybean Board (USB) will reimburse the fairs for using soy-based products as part of fair operations, activities or facilities improvements.
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