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Tighter Calif. farm regs? Other states invite farmers with open arms

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Other News

COLUMBUS — As reported in the Jan. 17 Wall Street Journal, several state legislatures, poultry industry officials and economic development offices are working to capitalize on the farm-unfriendly nature of California’s new law on housing for egg-laying hens.

All are welcome

According to the article, Nevada, Idaho and Georgia have been among states promising “friendlier regulations […]

Eight beef breeds make judges’ decision difficult

Friday, January 15, 2010 by Other News

HARRISBURG — You could hear a pin drop as everyone anxiously awaited the judges’ decision for supreme champion beef female and bull Jan.11, at the 2010 Pa. Farm Show.
The Hereford grand champion female, MH 29R Miss Rock 8181, exhibited by nine year-old Walker Dunn, of Crawford Co. was supreme champion female overall.

The supreme champion […]

Steer show takes center stage at 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Friday, January 15, 2010 by Other News

Rowdy ‘Nugent’ wins steer show by topping more than 70 entries.

Looking for hope: N.M. dairyman plans milk dump

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Kristy Foster

SALEM, Ohio — A New Mexico dairy farmer is asking for help across the country in organizing a national milk dump.

Dairy farmer

Deborah Stark, of Clovis, N.M., said the last year in the dairy industry has started her on a mission and now she needs some help.
In a statement released to media and dairy farmers, she […]

Generous buyers help make Pa. Farm Show Sale of Champions successful

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Other News

Youth champions top last year’s sale at the 2010 Pa. Farm Show.

Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board: More than a paper tiger

Thursday, January 14, 2010 by Kristy Foster

A plan to fund the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is expected this month.

Junior beef exhibitors win at Farm Show

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 by Other News

Junior beef breeders bring best to Pa. Farm Show

Indiana County teen exhibits winning lamb, topping 230 entries.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 by Other News

Indiana County teen exhibits winning lamb, topping 230 entries.

Ask FSA Andy By FSA Andy

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 by FSA Andy

Hello Again.
Changes, changes, changes. That’s what the Farm Service Agency is all about. 2010 is no exception as the new year brings about new regulations.
Over the course of the next several months, you will hear about an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) verification process. More than likely, each local FSA office will inform their producers […]

Stallman tells AFBF: Farmers just aren’t going to take it anymore

Monday, January 11, 2010 by Other News

SEATTLE, Wash. — In his annual keynote address Jan. 10, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman issued a call to action to Farm Bureau members and a stern warning to critics that farmers and ranchers will no longer tolerate opponents’ efforts to change the landscape of American agriculture.
Rally needed

Stallman spoke at the organization’s […]