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KLA: Healy Farmer & Rancher Chosen To Lead Wildlife & Parks
Gov. Sam Brownback announced last week he has chosen Robin Jennison as secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Jennison is a former speaker of the Kansas House. He is a farmer, rancher and avid outdoorsman.
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AFBF: Farmers Can Shape Their Future With Social Media
Through the use of social media, farmers and ranchers can help shape their futures, according to Missouri hog producer and social media advocate Chris Chinn. Speaking to Farm Bureau county presidents from around the nation at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 92nd annual meeting, Chinn encouraged county leaders to join the conversation and engage with consumers to tell their story.
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NSR: Litter Recordings Trend Up In 2010
Accumulative litter recordings for the National Swine Registry in 2010 were up over 2009 totals, the National Swine Registry announced.
Darrell Anderson, NSR chief executive officer, says, "This improvement halts a trend of slight decreases over the past several years, and is a positive sign for the purebred swine industry and our member-based organization."
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Vilsack: Innovation Drives The Farmer & Farm Policy
Whatever the desired end result-biofuels diversification, improved crop insurance or a farm bill that meets rural America's needs without breaking the bank-innovation is where it starts, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 92nd annual meeting.
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AMI, Other Industry Associations, Call For Additional 'Safe Harbors' For Meat & Poultry Industry
AMI, in partnership with a number of industry associations, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Agriculture Research Service to strongly support a preventive approach to assure food safety.
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Farm Bureau: EPA's Power Grab Will Affect All Of U.S. Society
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is engaging in a power grab that threatens the future of production agriculture in the U.S., according to two state officials.
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Major Dairy States Show Slight Inventory Growth
Dairy cow numbers for 2010 grew modestly compared to the previous year, according to USDA. The dairy herd in the 23 major producing states was up .7%, while the total U.S. inventory was up only .3%.
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NPB: Maintain Healthy Habits Year-Round
According to the National Pork Board's "Healthy Habits 2011" survey, while 60 percent of dieters have made a health-related resolution, sticking to that goal will be harder than quitting smoking or even winning the lottery.
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Minnesota Pork Board Names 2011 Award Winners
Individuals and families who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer education, youth mentoring and service to the pork sector will be recognized by the Minnesota Pork Board (MPB) at a special program Jan. 18 in Minneapolis, prior to the start of Minnesota Pork Congress.
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AMI's Booren Urges President's Council Of Advisors On Science & Technology To Increase Funding For Ag Research
Increased funding for agricultural research is essential to sustain the progress that has been made in enhancing food safety, according to AMI Foundation Director of Scientific Affairs Betsy Booren, Ph.D., in oral comments given today at a meeting of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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Help In Addressing Feed Costs
The National Pork Board has compiled a variety of management tips and resources to assist producers in finding ways to address rising feed costs. Also featured in the 34-page is research funded by the National Pork Checkoff.
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