Looking for half-full glass in gloomy economic forecasts 

Dec 4, 2008,

By Ron Smith
Farm Press Editorial Staff

I just got back from Austin where I covered the Sourcing USA Summit. ...

AEM: Strong sectors in farm equipment 

Dec 4, 2008

Tractor sales in the United States for 2009 are expected to be strongest for 4-wheel-drive tractors and the 100-horsepower-and-over 2-wheel drive tractors, with Canadian sales strongest for 2-wheel-drive tractors in the under-40-horsepower range, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers in its annual forecast for U.S. and Canadian agricultural machinery sales, a snapshot of manufacturers’ predictions for 2009 business....

4-State Beef Conference scheduled Jan. 14-15 in four locations 

Dec 4, 2008

Kansas State University will team with Iowa State University, the University of Nebraska and the University of Missouri to present the 25th Annual 4-State Beef Conference Jan. 14-15....

Canola adds profit potential to Oklahoma farm operation 

Dec 3, 2008,

By Vic Schoonover
NTOK Cotton

Oklahoma farmer Alan Mindemann is optimistic enough about a unique crop with great potential that he’s committed 820 acres to winter canola....

Dry weather not a blessing for some 

Dec 3, 2008,

By Robert Burns
Texas A&M University

The dry weather has been a timely blessing for those harvesting cotton and other crops. ...

New ‘Brush and Weeds’ Texas rangeland field guide debuts 

Dec 3, 2008,

By Blair Fannin
Texas A&M University

A new book authored by a team of Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists helps identify problem plants found throughout the state’s vast native rangeland....

Fifth annual Southwest Beef Symposium set for Jan. 13-14 in Midland 

Dec 3, 2008,

By Steve Byrns
Texas A&M University

For the fifth time in as many years, Texas and New Mexico Extension agencies will hold their annual “Southwest Beef Symposium.” ...

Good management skills needed with credit crisis 

Dec 2, 2008,

By Jeffrey R. Stapper
Nueces County, Texas
County Extension Agent-Ag/Natural Resources

Farmers and ranchers are already feeling the effects of credit tightening across the country and need to take a hard look at their financial situation, say Texas AgriLife Extension Service economists....

Comments sought on proposed cattle “Trich” program for Texas 

Dec 2, 2008

Ranchers, cattle owners, veterinarians and other interested persons are encouraged to comment on Texas’ proposed regulations to control Trichomoniasis, or “trich,” a venereal disease of cattle that causes the early death of fetuses and abortions, resulting in infertility in cows and extended breeding seasons in a herd. ...

EPSCoR funding playing vital role in OSU biofuels research 

Dec 2, 2008,

By Donald Stotts
Communications Specialist, Agricultural Communications Services
Oklahoma State University

Consider it the basis of the coming biobased economy: Build a better plant and strengthen local communities, thereby improving the quality of life for residents....

New K-State sorghum breeder brings international experience 

Dec 2, 2008

Ethiopia and Kansas may seem a world apart, but Tesfaye Tesso has found there are commonalities between the two. ...

Texas Farm Bureau 75th Annual Convention December 6-8, 2008 

Dec 1, 2008

2008 marks the 75th anniversary of Texas Farm Bureau and the state’s largest farm organization is excited to be celebrating its Diamond Anniversary at the Sparkling City by the Sea. ...

Ag Profitability Conference to Be Dec. 9 in Wichita 

Dec 1, 2008

Profitability in agriculture may seem as much of a moving target as it is in any other business right now. ...

Texas Farm Bureau praises TTC report 

Dec 1, 2008

A citizens’ advisory committee appointed to advise the Texas Transportation Commission agrees with Texas Farm Bureau that the Trans-Texas Corridor (TTC) concept needs to be scrapped and new avenues explored to meet the Lone Star State's transportation needs, according to TFB President Kenneth Dierschke....

2008-2009 wheat supply and demand essentially fixed 

Nov 26, 2008,

By Kim Anderson
Oklahoma State University

At this writing, Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle wheat prices are between $4.50 and $4.80. ...

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