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Mar. 26, 2013

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MSU forage research reveals native benefits

Studies at Mississippi State University are finding that when it comes to providing forage for livestock, native grasses may be best....More
Mar. 26, 2013

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Urban farms bring fresh food closer to city tables

New Orleans is famous for its food. Fried seafood, rich gumbos and spicy etouffees are some of the city’s staples. But healthier fare is making its mark on the city’s landscape in the form of urban farms....More
Mar. 22, 2013

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Mississippi producers outline wishes for research, programs

Feedback from producers helps Mississippi State University in development of more effective Extension and research programs....More
Mar. 22, 2013

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Conservation Stewardship Program back on track with passage of funding bill

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is pleased to announce that farmers and ranchers will have the opportunity to enroll this year in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)....More
Mar. 20, 2013

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Those who feed and clothe us

Abundance. Nowhere can that word be used more appropriately than in a typical American grocery store. But with abundance also comes apathy....More
Mar. 19, 2013

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StrikeForce Initiative in 25 Arkansas counties

Farmers and landowners in the 25 Arkansas StrikeForce counties have until April 19, 2013, to submit applications to receive cost-share assistance to implement conservation practices through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the 2013 program year....More
Mar. 18, 2013

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2013 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show photos

Farm Press editors were busy photographing participants and visitors at this year's Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. This photo gallery is the product of their work.
Mar. 15, 2013

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Tips for raising backyard birds 1

In response to the increasing popularity of raising chickens for eggs and meat, Mississippi State University Extension experts are offering tips for people interested in starting their own flock of backyard birds....More
Mar. 12, 2013

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Drought-slammed ranchers - postpone tax payments

Arkansas ranchers who sold livestock in 2012 due to the drought may get a little extra time from the Internal Revenue Service to report income from sales....More
Mar. 12, 2013

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Livestock feeds, forages - April 5 Franklinton field day 1

A variety of LSU AgCenter and Mississippi State University scientists and specialists will present ways to improve livestock nutrition programs at a forage and feed field day at the AgCenter Southeast Research Station in Franklinton, La., on April 5....More
Mar. 8, 2013

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Drought has lingering impact on hay prices

Drought in Arkansas and elsewhere is forcing Arkansas ranchers to reach deeper into their pockets to keep hay under the noses of their livestock....More
Mar. 7, 2013

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Agriculture in crosshairs as sequestration threatens food inspections

During a House Agriculture Committee hearing on Tuesday (March 5), Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continued to warn of the consequences of sequester-mandated government program cuts and to defend the responses from the White House and USDA....More
Mar. 5, 2013

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Horse owners warned of potential virus

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is monitoring the Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak at the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) equestrian event in Ocala, Florida....More
Mar. 4, 2013

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Peanut research seeks ways to improve efficiency, cut costs

Peanut research projects now under way could offer growers ways to boost production and increase efficiency....More
Mar. 1, 2013

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Dairy margin proposal would cut spending in a 2013 farm bill

Dairy producers will seek a new safety net when farm bill discussions restart in Congress, said a University of Missouri dairy economist at the recent USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Current proposals look more like insurance than price programs of the past....More
Mar. 1, 2013

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Arkansas cattle numbers decline faster than the national trend

The number of beef cattle in the U.S. declined for the seventh straight year, and the rate of decline in 2012 was faster for Arkansas than the rest of the nation -- a trend that could mean higher prices for that lunchtime burger....More
Feb. 27, 2013

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Soybean and feed grain group awards $1.8 million to LSU AgCenter

The Louisiana Soybean and Feed Grains Research and Promotion Board has awarded $1.8 million to the LSU AgCenter for research and extension projects in 2013....More
Feb. 27, 2013

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Louisiana beef, forage field day set for April 16 in Bossier City

The Northwest Beef and Forage Field Day will be held April 16 at the LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station....More
Feb. 26, 2013

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Mississippi State University department head leads national veterinary organization

A department head with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been selected to fill a national role with the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians....More
Feb. 21, 2013

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U.S. meat exports racking up banner numbers as Japan eases restrictions

Demand for U.S. beef, pork, and lamb is up across the board — from variety products to top grade meat....More
Feb. 21, 2013

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World Food Prize president cites importance of agriculture and roads

The Vietnam War marked a turning point in the lives of many Americans. One of those was Kenneth Quinn, who entered the war as a young Foreign Service officer and later became president of the World Food Prize....More
Feb. 19, 2013

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External factors make for busy year in hay and equipment industries

Drought, high grain prices, fiscal cliffs. They all combined to create a “perfect storm” for farmers and equipment manufacturers at the beginning of 2013. Although some thought the fiscal cliff might prove to be the undoing of the U.S. economy, the Jan. 1 version actually turned out well for the equipment business....More
Feb. 19, 2013

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US hay exports to continue strong through 2013

China is exerting a major influence on many of the world’s commodity markets and the hay market is no exception. Veteran hay market analyst Seth Hoyt says China plans to double its milk production in the next five years, a move that will require it to import lots of quality hay. Those and other comments are contained in this segment of Hoyt’s presentation at this year’s Forage Seminar at the World Ag Expo....More
Feb. 18, 2013

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Louisiana beef cattle field day March 9 in Jeanerette

The LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station will hold its Acadiana Beef Cattle Producers Field Day on March 9....More
Feb. 13, 2013

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Ram Truck Super Bowl commercial delivers

The Dodge Ram truck commercial celebrating the farmer that ran during this year’s Super Bowl obviously struck a note with many viewers....More