Articles Tagged with ''legacy''

Nonprofit offers consulting to area food producers

February 23, 2012
"Buy fresh, buy local," the familiar movement that has sparked a surge in farmers markets, community supported agriculture operations and farm-to-school programs across the country, now is making its way into the restaurant industry. And Shore Gourmet, a local nonprofit that supports a growing number of the Delmarva Peninsula's value-added producers, is taking full advantage of the trend.
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Cornell prof: Warming climate favors New York soybeans

February 23, 2012
A Cornell University crop and soil science professor says a warming climate could present a profitable opportunity for farmers in northern New York: soybeans. Professor William Cox says soybeans aren't labor intensive and they're commanding a high price. He recently released results of field trials to help growers decide which varieties to plant in 2012.
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Missouri House endorses amendment on raising livestock

February 23, 2012
The Missouri House has endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment barring voters from enacting laws that affect the raising of livestock through initiative petitions. The proposal would add a "right to raise livestock" to the Missouri Constitution.
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Survey shows checkoff support at 18-year high

February 22, 2012
The overwhelming majority of beef and dairy producers say their beef checkoff has value for them in many ways: ■ Four in five producers say the beef checkoff influences beef demand and is of value to them even in a weak economy.
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Mexico becomes first billion-dollar U.S. dairy export market

February 21, 2012
Mexico became the first billion-dollar U.S. dairy export market in 2011, the culmination of more than 15 years of broad-based market development efforts. Shipments topped $1.17 billion last year, up 41 percent from 2010 levels, according to trade data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Mexico is the largest overseas market for U.S. milk powder, cheese and ice cream, providing a vital outlet for more than 3 percent of the U.S. milk supply.
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S&W's first cooler-climate alfalfa seed is awarded CCIA certification

February 21, 2012
S&W Seed Company, a leader in the development of non-dormant alfalfa seed varieties, today announced that it has developed its initial "dormant" alfalfa seed variety. The seed variety, designed to succeed in high altitude and cooler climates, has been certified by the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA).
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Dodge Manufacturing introduces Brute Stealth squeeze chute

February 21, 2012
Brute Cattle Equipment produced by Dodge Manufacturing introduces a new cutting-edge hydraulic squeeze chute, the Brute Stealth.  The angular designed headgate, which is patent pending, offers a new level of standard in the cattle handling industry.  According to Dr. Schumacher of Nebraska Vet Services, "the new design Brute Stealth Hydraulic chute reduces abrupt stoppage of the animal and allows for better forward movement when exiting the chute.” The angular design allows for the animal to be caught in a forward motion while more naturally conforming to the animal’s body.
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Pro Livestock launches comprehensive virtual sales barn for livestock and breed stock

February 21, 2012
Pro Livestock Marketing is launching the first comprehensive online sales portal for livestock and breed stock.  ProLivestockMarketing.com has designed a virtual sales barn that will allow people to buy and sell cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, rodeo stock, show animals, specialty animals, semen and embryos across the country and internationally. The site will help increase opportunity for ranchers, farmers and breeders by eliminating geographic boundaries and connecting buyers as sellers directly online.
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