The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement regarding the study published recently by the University of California – Berkeley comparing diesel and gasoline emissions.  Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued this statement:

“There have been several studies and reports released this year regarding diesel emissions, including ones by the Health Effects Institute and EPA, that highlighted the extensive advancements in clean diesel technology and dramatically reduced emissions (see below).

With the click of a mouse, a consortium of Case IH dealerships in central Ohio bought one of the most unique skid steers around and became a major benefactor of the FFA at national, regional and local levels. The final bid of $77,000 won Evolution AG LLC the online auction for Red Power – a one-of-a-kind skid steer donated by Case IH to raise funds for the organization.

Forage testing is used to estimate the nutritional value of forage for livestock rations. It involves sampling and lab analysis. The information gained is most useful if it is correctly used in the development and feeding of balanced rations, or in some cases in hay marketing.

Farmers and ranchers have selected the electric fence solution when it comes to containing their cows, horses and other livestock because it is an affordable and safe alternative to barbed wire. Fence chargers are also used to keep predators, like feral pigs, wolves and bear, out of fenced-in areas. The short pulse of electric current that is delivered when the cow or cattle connects with the electric wire is just enough to keep them from trying to break through the fence.

U.S. pork exports in September were steady with last year’s volume, while beef exports were well below a year ago. Despite sluggish volumes, however, the value of both pork and beef exports through the third quarter of 2012 remains ahead of last year’s record-setting pace, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “We are definitely in a challenging economic environment, which is making it difficult to match last year’s export volumes,” said Philip Seng, USMEF president and CEO.

Brian Nelson Turlock, California Regional Services Specialist – Western Region Accelerated Genetics

Andrea Tholen Mercer, Pennsylvania Penn State Extension Extension Educator – Dairy Herd Health

Soil test reports vary from laboratory to laboratory; however, they all report key results of pH, lime test index (LTI) or buffer pH, phosphorous and potassium. These results are used to develop fertilizer recommendations.

Patrick Criteser Portland, Oregon President and CEO Tillamook County Creamery Association