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Some South Dakota livestock auctions entering the digital world
A digital recording program already in place in one western South Dakota sale barn is gaining traction and ready for implementation at a second location.
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Wet U.S. Midwest sections may lead to fewer corn acres
Rainfall over the next week to 10 days in parts of the Midwest will delay late corn seedings and possibly cause a shift from corn to soybean acreage, an agricultural meteorologist said on Thursday.
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U.S. revises meat-labeling rules to satisfy WTO ruling
Meat packers will be required to explicitly list the origin of beef, pork and chicken sold in U.S. grocery stores, the government said on Thursday, a regulation intended to resolve years of disputes with Canada and Mexico.
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Where’s the rain? Parched states can’t shake the drought
Drought is growing across many states in the South and Southwest.
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Grass tetany possible this spring
Sufficient rainfall (greater than average in some regions) has many North Dakota pastures set for abundant, rapid forage growth this spring.
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Weekly U.S. beef sales roar back on purchases by Japan
U.S. beef export sales totaled 20,418 metric tons last week, an increase of 15,718 MT lifting sales to a 10-week high and ending four weeks of consecutive losses.
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U.S. House votes to force approval of Keystone pipeline
The House of Representatives approved a bill as expected on Wednesday declaring that a presidential permit was not needed to approve the Canada-to-Nebraska leg of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a move that would take a decision on the project away from the Obama administration.
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NCBA statement on USDA issuing a final rule on MCOOL
The following is a statement from NCBA President Scott George, a Cody, Wyo. dairy and cattle producer, regarding Thursday's announcement that the USDA issued a final rule regarding the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Rule.
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U.S. revises meat-labeling rules to satisfy WTO ruling
Meat packers will be required to explicitly list the origin of beef, pork and chicken sold in U.S. grocery stores, the government said on Thursday, a regulation intended to resolve years of disputes with Canada and Mexico.
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NASA backs 3D food printer to feed growing population
With concerns about our ability to feed 12 billion people by the end of the century, one engineer is looking to replace conventional food with something produced by a 3D printer, and he’s getting a grant from NASA to create a prototype.
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Alltech Symposium challenges agribusiness to make an impact
The Alltech 29th Annual International Symposium came to a close today, challenging delegates to take a glimpse into the future, search out opportunities to make an impact in the agribusiness industry and give the farmer of tomorrow a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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- 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
- Ag markets diverged prove rather volatile on Thursday
- 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
