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		<title>FINALLY, ANTIMICROBIAL WOOD SHAVINGS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Untreated wood shavings in damp, dark stalls can become a breeding ground for fungus, bacteria and other microbes known to cause hoof problems. Callaway Farms Manufacturing unveiled its new bedding product &#8211; GREEN SHAVINGSTM &#8211; that provides a safe solution to the age-old problem.  Why use anti-fungal treated shavings? Untreated wet shavings get packed inside hooves where fungi can fester and lead to disease. For example, fungi have been proven to be present in hooves affected with white line disease. Fungal hoof infections can take a prized animal out of action. GREEN SHAVINGSTM is treated with potassium sorbate; an organic active ingredient widely used as a mold, yeast and bacterial inhibitor and as a fungi static agent in cheese, drinks, cosmetics, wines and pharmaceuticals. GREEN SHAVINGSTM contains a non-toxic ingredient that inhibits fungal spore germination and helps prevent fungi from growing. The active ingredient is safe, tasteless and odorless. Treated shavings are colored green to more easily identify the product. Color will not rub off or run. According to company CEO Andy Bowers, &#8220;GREEN SHAVINGSTM is the first of its kind in the equine industry, and is the result of extensive research and development. Veterinarian clinics, equine surgical and rehab [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nomination forms available for 2012 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award, presented by Purina</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is pleased to announce that nomination information is available for the 3rd annual PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award, presented by Purina. The recipient will be honored at the PRCA Contract Personnel Banquet on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 in Las Vegas and recognized during the 54th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 6-15 at the Thomas &#38; Mack Center in Las Vegas. The award will go to a veterinarian who exemplifies extraordinary dedication and commitment to the well-being of professional rodeo livestock. “We welcome the opportunity to sponsor the PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award and we salute veterinarians for their ongoing commitment to the care and well-being of all animals,” said Brant Gilbert, Director of Horse Business for Purina. “We have been the sponsor of this award for three years and we are proud to be associated with the PRCA and the veterinarians who are involved in professional rodeo.” “The PRCA has a long-standing commitment to livestock welfare and this award recognizes the veterinarians who serve on-site at rodeos, improving the health and welfare of rodeo livestock,” said Dr. Douglas Corey, Chairman of the PRCA’s Animal Welfare Committee. “We are proud to partner with Purina [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A True Taste of the Old West at Taking the Reins</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chuck wagons from across the country will be rolling in to Madison, Wisconsin on August 17 &#38; 18 to the debut of this summer’s newest equine event, Taking the Reins. Chuck Wagon teams will have the rare opportunity to participate in a Midwest-based cook-off.  These cooks must prove that they have what it takes to create the best meal using items only available on the trails of the 1860s. Each wagon must prepare a full meal consisting of meat, beans, bread, potatoes and a dessert in a limited amount of time. Not only will the delicious meal be judged, but also the authenticity of the camp and the dress of the crew. Prizes will be awarded to the wagon crew with the best food in each category and one talented team will be named the overall cook-off winner. Wagons will be judged on Friday, August 17 and the cooking portion of the competition will take place on Saturday, August 18. Interested competitors may visit www.TakingtheReins.net to access the application and rules for the cook-off. The entry fee is $150.00 and will be refunded upon arrival. The event is limited to seven wagons and if registered by June 15, 2012, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AFBF Intervenes in Mississippi River Basin Case</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 18:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2012—The American Farm Bureau Federation Tuesday, along with 14 state Farm Bureau organizations and 16 other national and regional agricultural organizations, filed a motion seeking to intervene in Gulf Restoration Network, et al. v. Jackson, et al., a lawsuit seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to establish federal numeric nutrient water quality standards for all states in the Mississippi River Basin. The resolution of the lawsuit could be significant for farmers, municipalities and others throughout the 31-state basin because numeric nutrient standards could lead to more costly and stringent limits on nutrient runoff to waters that ultimately contribute to the Mississippi River. Under the Clean Water Act, states may use either “narrative” or “numeric” standards as a method for determining water quality. Most states in the Mississippi River Basin use narrative standards, such as “no nutrients at levels that cause a harmful imbalance of aquatic populations.” However, if this lawsuit is successful, EPA would be forced to override existing state standards with federal water quality standards and to express those standards as specific numeric limits on nutrients. “Setting appropriate numeric nutrient standards is a complex and difficult scientific undertaking and EPA has proven it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virginia Veterinarian, Beef Producer Takes Reins as NCBA Chief Veterinarian</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (May 7, 2012) – After spending 27 years practicing veterinary medicine, one year as a congressional fellow and more than 11 years managing her family’s cow-calf operation, Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role today, May 7, 2012, as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Simmons will focus on animal care and health regulatory issues both domestically and internationally. Simmons studied biology and biochemistry at Virginia Tech University before earning a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 1984. Simmons practiced veterinary medicine at the Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital in Herndon, Va., for 27 years and also has an active role managing her family’s farm, S&#38;S Farms, in West Virginia, where they raise registered black Angus cattle. Most recently, Simmons spent one year as a policy fellow on Capitol Hill for the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She served in the office of U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) focusing on health policy issues. Simmons said her new role as NCBA chief veterinarian will allow her to bring together her practical veterinary and policy experiences with her vast knowledge of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Butler Machinery Company Announces Huron, S.D., Location</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Butler Machinery Company is pleased to announce the addition of a new store in Huron, S.D. The newly constructed store, located at 1715 Highway 14 West, represents Butler Machinery&#8217;s commitment to expanding construction and agricultural sales, parts and service to the central South Dakota area. Doors are scheduled to open on May 14th, 2012. &#8220;We are excited to add a thirteenth location to our Butler Machinery family. The Huron store will further assist our efforts in providing service, parts and sales to current and future customers of the central South Dakota area.&#8221; &#8211; Dan Butler, President, Butler Machinery. Butler Machinery Company is a third generation family-owned Caterpillar Dealer for North and South Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota. Butler has been serving both the Agriculture and Construction industries for over 55 years. Butler Machinery provides sales, rental, parts and service for many different industries and represents many industry-leading manufacturers including: Caterpillar, Challenger, Lexion, Horsch Anderson, RoGator, TerraGator, Trail King, Sunflower and White Planter products. For more information, please contact your Butler Machinery Representative or visit www.butlermachinery.com Fargo, N.D. (April 30, 2012)]]></description>
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		<title>Obama Administration Pulls On-Farm Youth Labor Rule</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agricultural Community Rallied Against Rule WASHINGTON (April 27, 2012) – Citing concerns raised in “thousands of comments,” the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday evening, April 26, 2012, it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander commended the administration’s action and said farmers and ranchers made their voices heard on the proposed rule, which could have restricted, and in some instances totally prevented, America’s youth from working on farms and ranches. “This is a victory for farm and ranch families throughout the country. This ridiculous rule would have prevented the next generation of farmers and ranchers from acquiring skills and passion for this very noble profession. It also would have restricted urban kids from working on farms and acquiring a solid worth ethic and enthusiasm for this very diverse industry,” said Alexander. “We absolutely have to have a sensible regulatory environment in Washington, D.C. We should not have to worry about negligent rules being promulgated by out-of-touch regulatory agencies. We encourage the administration to venture off the city sidewalks and learn more about where their food comes from.” Alexander said this is not the first time the administration has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bringing &#8216;Cowsense&#8217; to DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) Take a walk through the halls of the federal bureaucracy that now occupies Washington, D.C., and you might have a hard believing that our country was founded by farmers and ranchers. This is especially true in light of a new rule being proposed by the Department of Labor to restrict the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people to work in agriculture. As a fifth-generation Montana rancher and a father of three, it&#8217;s clear this so-called &#8220;Youth Ag Rule&#8221; was not written by anyone who&#8217;s ever lived or worked on a farm or ranch. There&#8217;s a reason agricultural groups across Montana and the country oppose these new rules as unnecessary, intrusive, and what&#8217;s more, insulting. Some Washington bureaucrats may want us to believe the government knows best when it comes to protecting and providing for our kids, but I don&#8217;t buy it, and neither do America&#8217;s farmers and ranchers. Among the problematic provisions proposed by the Department of Labor under the Obama Administration, the rule says: No one under the age of 16 would be allowed to work with animals when pain is being inflicted, such as branding, castrating, vaccinating, etc. No [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meats and Cheese Drive Slight Increase in Retail Food Prices</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2012—Retail food prices at the supermarket increased slightly during the first quarter of 2012 with protein staples—meats and cheese—showing the greatest increase in price, according to the latest  American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $52.47, up $3.24 or about 7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. Of the 16 items surveyed, 13 increased and three decreased in average price compared to the prior quarter. The cost for the overall basket of foods increased about 7 percent compared to one year ago. About two-thirds of the quarter-to-quarter increase in the marketbasket of foods was due to higher retail prices for sliced deli ham, sirloin tip roast, ground chuck, bacon and cheddar cheese. “Retail prices for meats and cheese were higher in the first quarter of the year due to generally strong demand and tight supplies, a situation that carried over from 2011,” said John Anderson, an AFBF senior economist. “According to Agriculture Department data, retail meat prices probably peaked sometime in the first quarter, and wholesale prices have declined noticeably in recent weeks. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entertainment for the Whole Family at 20th Annual Show in Tulare</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tulare, Calif. &#8211; The 20th Annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show will showcase the agriculture industry&#8217;s heritage at the International Agri-Center in Tulare on April 20th through 22nd. This year&#8217;s show will feature hundreds of antique farm equipment exhibits and entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Although the show&#8217;s main attraction is antique equipment, the event offers something for the whole family. Children can play in the kid&#8217;s area with a pedal tractor pull contest, bounce house and arts and crafts.  Shoppers won&#8217;t want to miss shopping at trendy boutiques featuring clothing, home goods, jewelry and more at Antiques &#38; Boutiques in the Farm Credit Dairy Center all three days of the show. Everyone will enjoy watching the antique equipment parade on Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Be sure to get a seat and watch as hundreds of antique trucks and tractors drive down Median Street for a show you won&#8217;t soon forget! For serious antique equipment enthusiasts, hundreds of antique tractors, engines and farm equipment will be on display during the three-day show. See antique earth movers in action as they dig in the tractor exposition area and visit more than 150 swap meet booths for iron works, antiques [...]]]></description>
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