Events
Minnesota pork producers' meeting set for Dec. 4
The 2012 annual meetings for the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (MPPA) and Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) will be Dec. 4 at the Country Inn & Suites, Mankato.
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Seminar gives farmers expert crop information, updates
Crop producers have the chance to hear agricultural updates from Purdue Extension and University of Kentucky Extension experts at the 29th annual Kentuckiana Crop Production Seminar.
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Temple Grandin to speak at Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting
Story County Farm Bureau member Bill Couser may be a long-time cattleman and Iowa Farm Bureau member who’s been recognized for the innovative methods he uses on his farm and feedlot, but he’s quick to point out the mentors in his life.
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U.S.-EU trade deal must address trade barriers
In a letter signed by 60 organizations sent last week to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a coalition of U.S. food and agricultural organizations said it is important that any free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU address impediments to trade in agricultural products.
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2012 Census of Agriculture in spotlight this Thanksgiving
Conducted every five years by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Census is a complete count of all U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. The Census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, expenditures and other topics.
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Post-harvest workshop to focus on grain, pest management
Purdue Extension experts will focus on grain and pest management at a Nov. 28 workshop in West Lafayette, Ind.
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Veterans growing careers in agriculture
The Center for Rural Affairs along with partnering organizations will host a Farm Training Webinar on Friday, Nov. 16. The webinar will include several virtual farm tours and other information for U.S. military veterans interested in taking up a career in a rural community and starting their own farms or ranches.
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Informa Economics outlook session, Nov. 15
Issues related to Europe's financial crisis, combined with the domestic and global macro-economic landscape will significantly impact U.S. business, commodities and the agriculture and food sectors. These issues and a post-election rundown will highlight Informa Economics' 27th Annual Fall Outlook Conference.
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Banff Pork Seminar set for Jan. 15-17
The seminar sessions are set up so attendees can select the options most relevant to them. Although the sessions tackle pork industry issues from a number of different angles, they are all focused on pork industry profitability.
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NPB meets to consider additional promotion, 2013 budget
The National Pork Board (NPB) will consider adding some additional marketing funds to its 2013 budget before giving it final approval next week. The board meets Nov. 15-17, in Des Moines.
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IPPA roundtable meetings seek producer input
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will host 12 fall roundtable meetings during the month of November to provide pork producers with an update on association activities and to get producer input on issues.
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- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
