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Calculating the success of an A.I. program
In this neck of the woods, there is nothing better than having coffee shop bragging rights. However, in many cases those bragging rights leave out a few important details.
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Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
A special mobile feeding unit created by Tyson Foods, Inc., to assist with disaster relief efforts is headed to Moore, Okla. with hot meals including 20,000 pounds of chicken, beef and pork.
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Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
With theft of metals from farms and ranches remaining a chronic problem, farm groups and law enforcement organizations support several bills intended to tighten regulations and make resale of metal more difficult for thieves.
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University workshops address workforce management issues
A new University of Minnesota Extension program offering farm families strategies and practical information on regulatory and management aspects associated with a hired workforce will be available in June.
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Producers should examine pastures for post-tornado debris
Insulation and building debris from severe storm events such as the May 19-20 tornadoes that struck Oklahoma can litter pastures, causing potentially significant negative effects on livestock health and an agricultural operation’s economic bottom line.
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Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
Two of the highest ranking officials at Eastern Livestock have been sentenced to years in prison for mail fraud in a check kiting scheme that left cattle producers with millions of dollars in bad checks.
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TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
A description from the victim of a cattle theft was all the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association needed to quickly track down the stolen animals.
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Mexico says U.S. not respecting WTO ruling on meat labeling
The United States is not respecting a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on meat labeling, Mexico's Agriculture Minister Enrique Martinez said on Tuesday, saying it was hurting local industry.
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Vance Publishing's 40 under 40
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Schwieterman: Cattle futures rally sharply higher after reversal
Live cattle futures closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with the June contract pulling within .20 of the 40 day moving average.
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ERS ag research counts
Many of us use technology daily to communicate faster than ever before. And Economic Research Service is part of that group, too.
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- Commentary: New rules un-COOL
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- TSCRA works with sale barns to catch Houston cattle thief
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
