Events
Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit set for Jan. 17
Farmers, landowners, land-use planners and anyone else interested in preserving farmland in Ohio can get tips from the experts during a farmland summit on Jan. 17.
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Getting the most out of small acreage
Putting a few extra acres to work can bring in additional income, provide an opportunity to experiment with a new enterprise, or develop an interest or hobby for its educational or entertainment value. How to get started is the question.
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World Dairy Expo dairy cattle judges unveiled for 2013
World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the official judges for the 2013 dairy cattle show.
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USDA’s 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum set for Feb. 21-23
USDA’s 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum, “Managing Risk in the 21st Century,” will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 21-23.
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World Dairy Expo announces Interim General Manager
World Dairy Expo has announced Bob Kaiser as Interim General Manager. He will be overseeing the daily operations of World Dairy Expo and WDE Management which provides management services to the Dane County Fair, North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge, Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation and the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. Kaiser is working at the Expo office located in Madison.
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Register for 2013 'Ag Truths Not Tails' Conference
Interested in learning and practicing skills to join the next generation of communicators for Wisconsin’s livestock and dairy industry? Mark your calendar for the 'Ag Truths, Not Tails' conference, coordinated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
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Irrigation decisions the focus of post-drought workshop
The Michiana Irrigation Association will host a one-day workshop to help farmers make irrigation decisions following the worst drought in decades.
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Wisconsin workshop focuses on new dairy technologies
New technologies are available to dairy farmers every day, including ways to save energy, labor and time. Find out how these technologies can work for you by attending ‘What’s New With Dairy Facilities?’ workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Extension on Dec.13, 2012 in Green Bay, Wis.
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Ohio State, NRCS to discuss forages, pasture management
Farmers interested in learning how to improve forage and pasture management after a drought can participate in discussions of the issues by experts from Ohio State University Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in early December.
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OARDC to host compost bedded pack dairy barn workshop on Dec. 5
The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) will host a workshop on compost bedded pack dairy barns on Dec. 5. The same program will be offered in Tennessee on Dec. 12 and in Kentucky on Dec. 13.
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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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- Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
- Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
- Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility
- NOAA: Get ready for a busy hurricane season
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Class III futures close out quietly last week
- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
