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No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:15 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Given the outstanding enrollment and job placement experience in our respective colleges, it was a surprise when three of the five majors “highlighted” in a recent Yahoo Education article by Terrence Loose entitled “College Majors that are Useless” were programs... (Continue reading)
Steve Dzizer Alberta Pork Pricing & Marketing Report: week of January 23-27, 2012
Written on 29 Jan, 2012 at 19:11 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Prepared by Phoenix AgriTec Inc. The cash hog market worked its way higher last week on supportive ideas of growing product demand due to a consistent increase in wholesale pork cutout values. Market participants looked at tighter supplies as a... (Continue reading)
Nebraska Farm Bureau News Profiles ‘Familiar Faces in New Places’
Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 7:28 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
The January issue of Nebraska Farm Bureau News features an interview with new Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson and a Q &A with new First Vice President Mark McHargue. Read their stories here. Browse the entire January issue here.... (Continue reading)
Nebraska’s economy recovering, but some concerns remain
Written on 25 Jan, 2012 at 7:25 in Featured Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s economy continues to recover from recession, but with some concerns on the horizon. Here is more perspective on the economy from three Nebraska economists. Eric Thompson – University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor of economics; director of... (Continue reading)
Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 8:14 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Minnesota Farm Bureau Comments on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) submitted comments yesterday on behalf of Farm Bureau members from Minnesota to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation... (Continue reading)
Dawson couple honored by pork industry
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 8:08 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Source: Minnesota Agri-News Wayne and Laura Dahl say it’s humbling to be recognized for their environmental stewardship efforts. The Dawson couple received the Minnesota Pork Industry Environmental Steward of the Year Award on Jan. 17 at the Taste of Elegance,... (Continue reading)
Pork conference to focus on industry trends, issues
Written on 24 Jan, 2012 at 7:43 in Featured Indiana Swine News | Comments
Pork producers can learn about trends, legislation and studies involving the industry at the Central Indiana Pork Conference in Rossville. The Feb. 8 conference will feature Monty Moss of Moss Farms in Burnettsville, who will discuss the filtration system he... (Continue reading)
The Maschoffs – a great family-run business
Source: Irish Farmers Journal welve years ago the Maschhoffs, an Illinois, USA, -based family run pig business with 10,000 sows had just commissioned their own feed mill alongside the pig unit. A journalist was being proudly shown around the new... (Continue reading)
Expand Your Thinking at Farm Bureau’s 2012 Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in McCook
Written on 18 Jan, 2012 at 7:45 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Expand Your Thinking at Farm Bureau’s 2012 Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in McCook Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their annual conference in a new location — McCook — and look at new ways of... (Continue reading)
Wind farm zoning, decomissioning remain local challenges
Written on 16 Jan, 2012 at 8:03 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
How to go about dismantling wind turbines that have outlived their usefulness presents challenges for county and local officials in parts of Illinois, said David Loomis, director of the Center for Renewable Energy at Illinois State University (ISU). “County boards... (Continue reading)
Rodger Johnson, An Economic Analysis of Energy Restriction During Pre-Pubescence in Gilts
Written on 11 Jan, 2012 at 8:00 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
Published in 2010 Nebraska Swine Report. Published by Extension Division, Agricultural Research Division, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resouces, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Copyright ©2010 Regents of the University of Nebraska. Abstract This report evaluates the economic costs of production and... (Continue reading)
Agriculture and the Social Media Machine, Shannon Weitjes
Written on 11 Jan, 2012 at 7:49 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
By: Shannon Weitjes Facebook. Twitter. Blogging. Foursquare. Youtube…the list goes on and on. Social media can now be considered a serious way of communication and necessary tool to get information across throughout many industries, including agriculture. While face-to-face communication is... (Continue reading)
Washington/Ramsey County Farm Bureau recognized at AFBF Annual Meeting
Written on 10 Jan, 2012 at 7:58 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
View Images and Videos Washington/Ramsey County Farm Bureau recognized at AFBF Annual MeetingDuring the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 93rd Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, January 8-11 a variety of honors were bestowed upon Farm Bureau members in Minnesota. One... (Continue reading)
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