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Endangered or not, wolf killings set to expand

Government agencies are seeking broad new authority to ramp up killings and removals of gray wolves in the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes, despite two recent court actions that restored the animal's endangered status in every state except Alaska and Minnesota.

Western Skies: “Agriculture,” September 5, 2010

We all need to eat, and in this episode of Western Skies, we attempt to connect you with the people who produce our food. From community supported agriculture to traditional ranching, we’ve talked to people involved with this basic necessity, and bring you their stories. Click here to listen to the show. Western Skies is [...]

Agriculture dep’t investigates mining impact on Leyte farms

MACARTHUR, LEYTE -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) will investigate the impact of magnetite sand mining exploration on rice farms in Javier town in Leyte.

Punjab sends 120 trucks of fodder, cattle feed to Leh

A convoy of 120 trucks carrying cattle feed and fodder was flagged off by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Sunday as a part of relief operations for the people affected by last month's devastating cloudburst in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Cattle truck rolls on Lynd Highway

SEVERAL cattle were killed when the road train they were travelling in rolled on the Lynd Highway, north of Charters Towers, around 8.45pm.

Grain Export Ban Extension Not a Crisis

MILAN, Italy — Russia's plan to extend its grain export ban destabilizes markets but does not bring closer a repeat of the 2007-08 food crisis, a senior United Nations economist said Friday as new protests flared in Mozambique after bread riots.

Festival Of Old Fashioned Farming

Owego, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Go back in time in Owego at one of the largest farming festivals in Central New York. Sunday is the final day of Rudin's Olde Tyme Farm Days.

Tax credits foster preservation for ranches

A tour of three ranches in Teller County protected from development emphasized the economic advantages of preserving land.

Limits on hog hunts proposed for Michigan

The legislation aims to establish fencing, testing and other requirements for ranches that offer hog hunts at the same time resource managers are considering an order to list the animal as an invasive species , a measure that would outlaw them statewide.

Sheriff prepares to host gospel sing

Jackson County Sheriff Lou Roberts will host a gospel sing in the Marianna High School auditorium next Saturday, Sept. 11. The 5th annual event begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission, but an offering will be taken up at the concert to help the Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches.

What's the value of agritourism?

The North Platte Telegraph It's an increasing problem. Fewer young people are returning home to take over family farms and ranches, and those who do are finding it difficult to make a profit.

Agriculture Ministry To Proceed With Irrigation Project In North-Western Selangor

SABAK BERNAM, Sept 5 (Bernama) --- The Agriculture and Agrobased Industry Ministry will proceed with the project to upgrade the irrigation channel and retention pond in the north-western part of Selangor, its minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said.

Hometown Hero

STEPHENVILLE, Texas - It stands there alien in this world of Cowboys. Planted off Route 377, just a football throw from one of the many ranches that dot the Lone Star landscape, is a billboard as unfamiliar in these parts as the sight of a UFO in Philadelphia.

System for keeping tabs on cattle could be better, Virden farmer says

VIRDEN -- Cattle producer and dairyman Robert Stoop has always had to deal with some form of animal identification system. It has been part of his animal husbandry system since he began working with cattle.

Women managing cattle course set for Red Oak

Iowa State University Extension is offering Women Managing Cattle in Red Oak. The course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 13, 20 and 27 at the Southwestern Community College at 2300 N. Fourth St.

Grain Valley rolls past Blair Oaks

GRAIN VALLEY -- The Grain Valley Eagles jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime and rolled to a 48-8 win over the Blair Oaks Falcons on Friday. The Eagles scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters.

Canada cattle enjoy wine in their feed

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Western Canadian beef producers have found a novel way of putting the "bar" in barbecue. Angus cattle in British Columbia's Okanagan wine and cattle region are being fed red wine with their grain.

Saturday cattle auction is first of kind

BAY MINETTE, Ala. – Cattle farmers from across the country will descend upon Bay Minette this weekend in what is being called the “first multi-breed grass fed cattle auction.”

Get closeup of farming biz

LORIGNAL With 24 stops on the circuit and sponsored for the first time by the new Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, the 15th edition of Agri-Tour is coming up on back-to-back weekends Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 18-19.

Fish farming operation plans to start with one cage

HILO -- Honolulu-based Hawaii Oceanic Technology Inc. has withdrawn its permit application for a 12-cage submerged ahi farm offshore of Malae Point, North Kohala, and plans to seek permission for just one cage instead.

Agriculture Minister Visiting Earthquake Hit Farms

Agriculture Minister David Carter is this morning visiting farms west of Christchurch damaged in yesterday’s earthquake.

Agriculture Minister David Carter to visit Canterbury farms

Agriculture Minister David Carter will visit Canterbury farms this afternoon to survey the damage caused by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that shook the region early yesterday

Now, grain drain in Karnataka

Even as the Supreme Court cracked its whip on foodgrain rotting issue, the grain rotting trail doesn’t seem to end. Now, the Southern state of Karnataka too has joined the ill-famed league.

Chris McGrath: Rip Van Winkle looks Champion choice to signal autumn awakening for Ballydoyle's fresh battalions

Two months to go to the Breeders' Cup, and Flat racing's big ranches have yet to bring the harvest in.

State Agriculture Department wants you to buy local food

Department of Agriculture urges S.C. consumers to buy local. A study by the University of South Carolina found that increased funding for agribusiness could bring more jobs and millions in new state revenue.

Farming Could Bring More Jobs

A new study shows that buying locally grown produce in our state could mean as many as ten thousand more jobs

Grain futures close higher on CBOT

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed strongly higher across the board on the Chicago Board of Trade Friday on stout export demand and a lower dollar. Chicago Board of Trade - Business - Chicago - Investing - Commodities and Futures

Agriculture Candidates Tout New Era

Food safety is a top priority of the three candidates for Agriculture Commissioner. Libertarian Kevin Cherry, Democrat J.B. Powell, and Republican Gary Black each want to inherit the post held by Tommy Irvin for 40 years. The candidates met at a forum this week held by Georgia Organics. read more

Farming spokesman breaches consents

He has publicly rejected the "nasty farmer" stereotype – but Federated Farmers spokesman John Barrow has also breached resource consents on multiple occasions at his own farm.

Russia's grain export ban extension not a crisis-FAO

Ukrainian Grain Congress continues accepting applications

The organizers of Ukrainian Grain Congress - 2010 (October 6-8, 2010, Kiev, the hotel complex Rus`) continue accepting applications for participation.

Farming entrepreneur plans vodka venture

A millionaire farming entrepreneur is planning his next business venture - "vodka" petrol made from waste potatoes.

US cattle genetics firm to help Punjab dairying

A leading US-based cattle genetics marketing organisation Friday announced it will be working closely with Punjab farmers to promote dairy farming and help the state in achieving success with the 'white revolution'.

Oklahoma Agriculture

The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Monday:

New Zealand Farming clarifies bid stance

New Zealand Farming Systems Uruguay (NZFSU) said its board recommendation to shareholders is that they accept the raised offer from Olam International for at least part of their shareholding.

Grain bin fire causes minimal damage

A grain bin fire was quickly extinguished near Wheatley, which only resulted in $1,000 damage. Volunteer firefighters from Wheatley and Tilbury responded to a Talbot Trail address around 1 p.m. Wednesday after a work crew was using a torch and belt caught on fire.[...]

Ranches Academy in top of state list for performance

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- The Ranches Academy, a small school of 350 students, has one of the highest 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress results for a charter school in Utah.

MARYLAND: Ranches find market serving ritual slaughter needs

MOUNT AIRY, Md. — Before Easter in 2003, when Brian Schiner's family ranch was still a hobby, he received a call from a 72-year-old Greek Orthodox man.

Cattle Futures Rise on Signs of Climbing U.S. Beef Exports; Hogs Advance

Cattle futures rose to a one-week high on signs that global demand for U.S. beef is increasing. Hogs headed for the biggest gain in two weeks.

Ukrainian Grain Association asks the Government to remove the artificial barriers for grain trading

Ukrainian Grain Association asks the Government of Ukraine to remove all artificial barriers for the work of grain trading companies.

Grain export ban stays

MOSCOW - RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would not lift its temporary ban on grain exports until after next year's harvest. 'I believe it's necessary to note that we will only be able to consider lifting the grain export ban after the next year's harvest has been reaped,' Mr Putin told a government meeting in televised remarks.

Agriculture Ministry estimates 2010 grain harvest

RBC, 02.09.2010, Moscow 15:12:18. According to the Russian Agriculture Ministry, Russia has sufficient grain reserves, Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik announced at today's State Council presidium meeting on domestic food market regulations.

Agriculture Agency restricts access after threats

Access to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture in Montpelier is being restricted after an armed man threatened to visit the building.

NZ Farming Systems recommends Olam takeover offer

NZ Farming Systems (NZS) recommends acceptance of Olam offer in respect of at least part of shares held. As advised earlier this week, your Board has engaged with both Olam and the potential new investor in an effort to reach a conclusion in the best interests of all shareholders. Read more...

Farming Systems recommends Olam’s 70c/share offer

Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) – NZ Farming Systems Uruguay Ltd.’s directors have recommended Olam International Ltd.’s takeover bid, which values the dairy farm developer at $171 million.

Feeder Cattle Price May Fall on 40-Day Moving Average: Technical Analysis

Feeder-cattle futures may extend a four-session slide if the market closes below the 40-day moving average, said Chad Henderson of Prime Agricultural Consultants Inc.

LVAC to host Jane Stanfel's "Ghost Ranches of Montana"

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 10:16 AM CDT The Liberty Village Arts Center (LVAC) is delighted to announce the presentation of Jane Stanfel’s art show, “Ghost Ranches of Montana.”

Farming is no part-time job

Farming is an all year round job. The end of the harvesting season marks the beginning of yet another period which requires the farmer to prepare his or her field for the next ploughing season.