Events
USAHA meeting slated for N.C.
Make sure to pre-register for the Oct. 18-24 United States Animal Health Association annual conference in Greensboro, N.C. USAHA and the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians return to North Carolina for some southern hospitality at the 116th USAHA/55th AAVLD Annual Meeting.
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Ag consultants meeting set for October
The American Society of Agricultural Consultants announced it will hold its annual meeting Oct. 21-23 in Denver.
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Farm Aid festival returns to Pennsylvania Sept. 22
Farm Aid 2012 will feature Nelson and fellow board members John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews — with Tim Reynolds — as well as Jack Johnson, ALO, Pegi Young & The Survivors, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.
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Washington Farm Animal Welfare Symposium
The Center for the Study of Animal Well-Being at Washington State University will host the Washington Farm Animal Welfare Symposium Sept.15, in Pullman, Wash. Dale Moore, DVM, MPVM, PhD, Washington State University, says this is an important meeting for veterinarians to attend.
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AMI celebrates Hot Dog Month on Capitol Hill
Wednesday more than 1,000 Capitol Hill lawmakers, staff, meat industry representatives and members of the media filled the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to celebrate National Hot Dog Month
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Manure Science Review to focus on reducing phosphorus runoff
Reducing phosphorus runoff, a concern related to protecting water quality and preventing harmful algae blooms, will be just one of the topics when Ohio State University presents Manure Science Review 2012 on Aug. 9 in northwest Ohio.
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Kansas State Risk and Profit Conference, Aug. 16-17
Giving agricultural producers a competitive edge is the focus of Kansas State University’s Risk and Profit Conference planned this year for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16-17 in Manhattan. Two members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will present the keynote address on the 2012 Farm Bill.
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Iowa drought meeting July 17
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that they will hold a two-hour meeting on the severe dry and D1 Drought conditions that have plagued Iowa this summer. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Improving fields and boosting yields
Want to boost yields, improve control of weeds and insects, maintain soil health and see the latest agricultural products and research?
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Antibiotic symposium from NIAA
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host “A One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Use and Resistance: A Dialogue for a Common Purpose” symposium on Nov. 13-15, in Columbus, Ohio. The symposium is open to all who have a stake in engaging in meaningful dialogue and creating successful strategies to preserve antibiotic efficacy.
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Learn management skills, discuss industry issues at workshop
From positioning your operation for growth and how to manage leadership transitions to developing an on-farm research program and using spreadsheet tools to make better decisions, farmers can learn applicable management practices and discuss the latest industry issues at the 45th Annual Top Farmer Crop Workshop, set for July 9-11, 2012, on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Ind.
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
