On-the-job training

Over four years of participation in an extensive heifer-evaluation research project, University of Wyoming graduate student Racardo Arias has taken on a leadership role, helping coordinate the project and supervising a group of student interns from multiple universities.

1. Tyson sends disaster-assistance truck to Oklahoma
2. Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
3. University workshops address workforce management issues
4. Producers should examine pastures for post-tornado debris
5. Ag markets posted a general advance mid-day Wednesday
6. Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
3. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
4. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
5. Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
6. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL

1. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
2. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
3. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
4. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
5. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
6. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower