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COOL response is due today
Today (Thursday) is the deadline as set by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the U.S. to respond on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL). But Colin Woodall of the National Cattlemen’s Beef … [Read More...]
Featured: 2013 Animal Ag Summit
Speakers challenge stakeholders to continually improve
Paul Pressley just began the first of two years that he’ll serve as Animal Agriculture Alliance Chairman. At the conclusion of the alliance’s Stakeholder’s Summit, Pressley told Brownfield Ag … [Read More...]
Rural Issues
Farm Mom says no better place to raise kids
Betty Rosson keeps the book at her family’s farm and cattle ranch in Virginia and she is this year’s Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year. Rosson’s son, Charles, nominated her and she says that winning … [Read More...]
Managing For Profit
Unmanned aircraft could play a big role on your farm
A number of states have introduced legislation and three have passed bills prohibiting the use of unmanned aircraft in their states. But there are proponents who say unmanned aircraft could be used … [Read More...]
Innovations
Proper lubrication ensures longer implement life
As farmers are busy getting planting and other field work done, they also have to pay close attention to maintaining equipment. Part of that attention should be to the appropriate lubricants applied … [Read More...]
Healthy Living
Lamb: A healthy grilling choice
Lamb cuts meet the USDA standard for lean meat and Megan Wortman, Executive Director of the American Lamb Board, says it’s a great source of lean protein, perfect for grilling. She says a lot of … [Read More...]
Inside D.C.
Luetkemeyer wants HSUS IRS investigation investigated
The Obama Administration scandal involving Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeting of conservative organizations applying for federal tax exempt status came to farmland this week. A May 16 posting … [Read More...]
Cyndi Young’s Two Cents
High school graduates
Commentary. We attended the first high school graduation of the year last Sunday afternoon. Several of our young friends, members of our hay crew, tossed their caps into the air and waved goodbye … [Read More...]





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