Events
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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2013 Corn Belt Cow-Calf Conference focuses on efficiency
The premier educational event in Iowa for cow-calf producers is offering a comprehensive package of information to attendees next month.
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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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January KSU Cow-Calf Conference
The Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a cow-calf conference for veterinarians and producers on Friday, Jan. 11. The conference is designed to advance knowledge of reproduction, calving, and calf care in breeding herds.
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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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Ohio State to host statewide land-use conference in January
Current land-use market trends, fiscal planning projects and tools will be the focus of Ohio State University Extension’s 2013 Ohio Land Use Conference, Jan. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.
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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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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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Clayton to be keynote speaker at Missouri Livestock Symposium
Tony Clayton of Clayton Agri-Marketing will be the keynote speaker at the free two-day Missouri Livestock Symposium, Dec. 7-8, at Kirksville Middle School, Kirksville, Mo.
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Area beef meetings feature drought recovery, regulatory updates
Cattle producers can learn about new manure regulations and how to repair their pastures after the summer drought at the Indiana Beef Cattle Association's annual area beef meetings.
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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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- Ag commodities were mixed Friday morning
- YSA members gain insight into agribusiness, retail industries
- Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
- Team up against bovine respiratory disease
- Oil prices pare losses on U.S. equities turnaround
- Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- More beef cows in worst drought regions than a year ago
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
