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Emphasizing Entrepreneurship and BusinessNov 13, 2007,Source: Center for Rural Affairs, September 2007 Newsletter Teachers who know about entrepreneurship, students graduating with a business plan in hand – this is innovative rural leadership... K-State workshop series to help farm families with transitionNov 5, 2007Passing the farm on to the next generation often proves to be a difficult task for farm families. Kansas State University (K-State) Research and Extension, the K-State Department of Agricultural Economics and the Farm Credit Associations of Kansas are teaming up to... 2008 National Beef Ambassador AnnouncedOct 29, 2007Caitlin Williams, Tucson, AZ, won the title of 2008 National Beef Ambassador at the annual competition, held Oct. 18-20, 2007, in New Orleans, LA. The competition was established on behalf of cattle producers in 1988 ... Ag’s Heritage: Pass It OnOct 22, 2007,By Kindra Gordon Anyone who grew up on a farm or ranch likely has fond childhood memories of life on the land. From newborn calves to climbing on freshly stacked hay bales. But, fewer of today’s youth have the opportunity to grow up on farms and ranches – and have less of a connection with agriculture as a result. ... Ethanol conference proceedings availableOct 15, 2007The ProBeef 2007 Conference held in September in Ames, Iowa, brought together agricultural scientists and producers to discuss the global influence of ethanol on the beef industry today and in the future... Looking for cattlemen to "Walk a Mile"Oct 15, 2007NCBA’s "Walk a Mile in My Boots" program is recruiting cattle producers and agency employees to participate in an educational exchange to help foster understanding and build partnerships between government and industry. ... Farmers, ranchers, and health insuranceOct 15, 2007,Source: Center for Rural Affairs The Access Project, a Boston-based research affiliate of the Schneider Institute for Health Policy at Brandeis University recently released a report detailing the health insurance status of non-corporate farm and ranch operators in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota... New scholarship for veterinary students with beef emphasisOct 8, 2007The National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) and Fort Dodge Animal Health have announced a new scholarship program – the Fort Dodge Animal Health Legacy Scholarship. Through producer participation, Fort Dodge Animal Health will sponsor five scholarships of $5,000 each... Vet’s Advice: The value of calf healthSep 24, 2007,By Mike Apley, DVM, BEEF Magazine contributing editor We've all misread a few trends in life, some of which evolved into forces that drastically changed lives and entire industries. Thirty years ago, who would have thought ... How’s your Beef? Consumers say it must be tenderSep 24, 2007,Source: Elanco Animal Health Consumers tell us that tenderness and taste are two of the most important attributes when they are evaluating their beef eating experience. They want tender beef and are willing to pay for it... BeefTalk: Change Is Slow, But It Is ComingSep 10, 2007,By Kris Ringwall, North Dakota State University Fall is here, but the question of the day remains. As the calves are processed for shipping, is placing electronic identification tags (EIDs) worth it?... Preconditioning programs show momentumSep 4, 2007Superior Livestock Auction, the nation’s largest marketer of cattle via satellite and the Internet, gave SelectVAC®, the largest branded preconditioning program in the industry, a major boost when it announced a 5-year exclusive partnership with Pfizer Animal Health... What Would Rural America Look Like If…Aug 27, 2007,Source: Center for Rural Affairs Here we share John Crabtree’s letter to Iowa Senator Tom Harkin about the kind of farm bill that rural America truly deserves... Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Presents “Building Better Cattle”Aug 20, 2007Good cattle health and potentially profitable gains are possible during the weaning and starting phase of beef production -- with the right nutrition and management... Strategies for Small Producers: Strength in numbersAug 6, 2007Marketing calves in groups, rather than as individuals, can help command a higher price at the sale barn. That’s the finding of research by Tom Troxel of the University of Arkansas... |
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