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Friday, November 20, 2009
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Statewide Ag News »
Farmers making progress in the fields, Making lines at the elevators
WESTON - Curtis Havelka was seventh in line today when the elevator opened in Weston at 8 a.m. — Full Story »
American Agri-Women experiences Oregon agriculture at 35th annual convention
Salem, OR (AgPR), November 19, 2009 -- Oregon Women for Agriculture hosted American Agri-Women’s (AAW) 35th annual convention, in Salem, Oregon, this year, showcasing Oregon agriculture through speakers, workshops, and tours. — Full Story »
Delayed Harvest Postpones Sorghum Meeting
LINCOLN – The delays in harvest have forced the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board to postpone their public meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2009. The meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and will be held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE. The meeting will convene at 10:30 AM in the Garrat Room on the hotel’s main floor. — Full Story »
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FFA News »
Sioux county FFA
The Sioux County FFA Chapter received its charter in 1940. Since then we have carried on the tradition of career leadership, personal growth and career success. We take pride in our school and our community. — Full Story »
Farmers to help FFA raise $4M by purchasing seed corn
Stine Seed Co. founder Harry Stine has donated nearly $4 million of high-quality seed corn to the Iowa Future Farmers of America. This one-year program will have farmers from across the state purchasing Stine brand seed corn from local FFA chapters. All of the money from this program will go to benefit Iowa FFA members. — Full Story »
Jill Petersen of Loup County Receives National FFA Degree
Jill Petersen received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd Nation FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 24, 2009. It is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization and recognizes Jill’s demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs. — Full Story »
Extension News »
Early Communication Key For Child's Socialization
Early communication skills are important as infants grow up and seek to gain parents’ and other caregivers’ trust. This involves self-awareness and the ability to interact with others. Birth to 18 months is the prime time for emotional attachment, which helps the child to have self-awareness and security to feel free to keep learning new things. — Full Story »
Just Like Kids, Head Lice are Back in School
Millions of children in the U.S. get head lice each year. Identifying infestations is the first step toward controlling this human parasite and stopping its spread. — Full Story »
Now’s a Good Time to Plant Grasses and Legumes
Grasses and legumes are normally planted in early spring, but planting during the dormant season can be nearly as successful, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist. — Full Story »
USDA News »
USDA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Livestock Disaster Assistance Deadlines
Casper, WY - WY USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director SED Gregor Goertz, reminds eligible ranchers and livestock producers of the December 10, 2009 deadline for applying for benefits under the provisions of the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for losses incurred during calendar year 2008. For losses incurred during the 2009 calendar year, the deadline to apply for benefits is January 30, 2010.
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Relief for USDA Rural Development Housing Borrowers Impacted by Tenneco Plant Closing
LINCOLN, NEB., — Homeowners who have their home loans funded through USDA Rural Development and who will be impacted by the closing of the Tenneco Inc. Manufacturing Plant in Cozad, Neb. should contact USDA’s Centralized Service Center in St. Louis, Mo. for possible payment relief. The Center handles the servicing of USDA Rural Development home loans. — Full Story »
USDA Announces 2010 DCP and ACRE Signup ongoing
John Whitaker, State Executive Director of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa would like to remind Iowa farmers that enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program has begun and will continue through June 1, 2010. — Full Story »
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