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Hungry in Zimbabwe: `If you rest, you starve' (The Charlotte Observer)

(By ANGUS SHAW, Associated Press Writer) Katy Phiri, who is in her 70s, picks up single corn kernels spilled from trucks that ferry the harvest to market. She says she hasn't eaten for three days. Rebecca Chipika, a child of 9, prods a stick into a termite mound to draw out insects. She sweeps them into a bag for her family's evening meal. These scenes from a food catastrophe are unfolding in ...

19 Nov 2008, 5:39 am | click here to view more

Zimbabwe: Many Dying From Malnutrition in Mashonaland West (AllAfrica.com)

Areas in the north west of Zimbabwe such as Chinhoyi, Karoi, Banket, Mhangura and Doma, were once prolific food producing areas and the breadbasket of the country, but there is no food there now.

19 Nov 2008, 4:24 pm | click here to view more

HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- LET THE CENTRALIZATION BEGIN

Conspiracy theorists unite. In President Barack Obama and his platform, you apparently will have plenty of room to say, “I told you so.”

19 Nov 2008, 3:51 pm | click here to view more

BRAUNVIEH ASSOCIATION HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE V.P.

The Braunvieh Association of America Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive vice president, Ronald P. Bolze Jr.

19 Nov 2008, 3:50 pm | click here to view more

Corning students learn on farm (Red Bluff Daily News)

CORNING The legacy of the Rodgers family can be felt at Corning Union High School's vocational training classes, where students till, sow and reap their educations.

19 Nov 2008, 12:18 pm | click here to view more

Hungry in Zimbabwe: `If you rest, you starve' (INO News)

(AP:MHANGURA, Zimbabwe) Katy Phiri, who is in her 70s, picks up single corn kernels spilled from trucks that ferry the harvest to market. She says she hasn't eaten for three days.

19 Nov 2008, 10:18 am | click here to view more

Beef provides taste of stardom (Northern Star)

NEW FACE: Casino dairy farmer Terry Toohey will soon be seen promoting beef cattle on television in Japan. IF FARMING gets too much for Terry Toohey, he could always give up his day job and move to Japan, where he is soon to become a famous face.

18 Nov 2008, 9:00 am | click here to view more

IT'S THE PITTS -- YOUR SUBOPTIMAL CONTENT PROVIDER

I am so sorry. I apologize to everyone who may have been offended by my use of the word “slaughter” in referring to fat cattle at a slaughterhouse.

18 Nov 2008, 4:19 pm | click here to view more

YON FAMILY FARMS FALL SALE HELD NOVEMBER 1

A beautiful fall day was the setting for the 5th Yon Fall Angus Female and Bull Sale in Ridge Spring, S.C. on November 1, 2008.

18 Nov 2008, 4:18 pm | click here to view more

Cattle Fly Control: Face Flies And Pink Eye (CattleNetwork.com)

Face flies are one of the most difficult pasture pests to control. They are on cattle only for short periods of time during the day and stay mostly on the head, which is difficult to treat with insecticides. Face flies use an abrasive sponging mouthpart to stimulate tear flow from the eyes.

18 Nov 2008, 2:17 pm | click here to view more

Chapman takes out Masters (Gloucester Advocate)

The 2008 NSW Masters Cattle Dog Trials were a huge success this year with Gloucester turning on fantastic weather at the showground on November 7, 8, and 9.

18 Nov 2008, 2:03 pm | click here to view more

Beef Cattle Research Geneticist Named K-State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus (Salina Journal)

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Few people have impacted U.S. beef production more than research geneticist Larry Cundiff has.

17 Nov 2008, 3:40 pm | click here to view more

MANAGING SICK CATTLE IS IMPORTANT TO PROFITABILITY

There are few factors that affect the profitability of a cattle operation like sickness and deathloss in cattle.

17 Nov 2008, 12:53 pm | click here to view more

COMMODITYINSITE.COM

In October, the Dow lost 14 percent, it's worst performance in 23 years while commodities as measured by the CRB index fell 26 percent, the worst decline in 37 years. It was a bearish month indeed. But what does a historically weak October suggest for the Dow during the month of November?

17 Nov 2008, 12:52 pm | click here to view more

Contractor to put cattle on Naples lot (MPNnow.com)

A local business owner plans to put beef cattle on land off Route 21 close the north entrance to the village.

17 Nov 2008, 10:36 am | click here to view more

LIMOUSIN, LIM-FLEX PARADE IN KANSAS CITY

The American Royal's Limousin show was Oct. 29 in Kansas City, Mo. The American Royal is one of the North American Limousin Foundation's four major Medal of Excellence shows.

14 Nov 2008, 2:41 pm | click here to view more

HEREFORD EXHIBITORS HONORED IN KANSAS CITY

Hereford exhibitors were recently rewarded for showcasing their breeding programs at national and regional shows throughout the past year. At the American Hereford Association's (AHA's) Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 3, Hereford show heifer, show bull and premier exhibitor awards were given to exhibitors in each of four U.S. regions.

14 Nov 2008, 2:41 pm | click here to view more

New genetic defect affects Angus cattle (High Plains Journal)

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories which will run over the next several weeks discussing genetic defects in cattle and how they have affected the industry in recent years, as well as how to manage affected herds.

14 Nov 2008, 12:59 pm | click here to view more

HERNDON NAMED NEW HEAD OF MSU CENTER

The North Mississippi Research and Extension middle will have new leadership beginning Nov. 1 from a longtime Mississippi State University agricultural economist.

13 Nov 2008, 4:16 pm | click here to view more

MAY AND SONS CHAROLAIS PRODUCTION SALE HELD

The May and Sons Charolais Production Sale was held October 11, 2008 at the Knoxville Livestock Market in Knoxville, Tenn.

13 Nov 2008, 4:15 pm | click here to view more

SPITZER RANCH BULLS POST IMPRESSIVE GAINS

Weigh day for 56-Day weights (September 13, 2008) documented an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.63 pounds for the entire group of bulls on this year's development program.

12 Nov 2008, 3:51 pm | click here to view more

ANGUSSOURCE NAMES CARCASS CHALLENGE WINNERS

One group came from Nebraska, the other from Oklahoma. One rancher retained ownership, the other sold outright. But the two sets of cattle fed at separate feedlots in different states have a few shared qualities.

12 Nov 2008, 3:50 pm | click here to view more

SGBI TO SPONSOR REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE

Established to meet the increasing demand for Santa Gertrudis Influence commercial replacement females, “The Gathering” is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009 beginning at 12:00 noon.

11 Nov 2008, 4:08 pm | click here to view more

NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION SEARCHES FOR NEW CEO

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is accepting applications for its Chief Executive Officer position. Terry Stokes announced his resignation as NCBA's CEO September 25.

11 Nov 2008, 4:08 pm | click here to view more

EXTENSION SERVICE OFFERS ATV SAFETY TRAINING

Mississippians know to call the Extension Service with questions about insect pests, row crops or family finances, and thousands turn to the same source for training on a variety of other topics. One topic that has become popular is every-terrain vehicle safety.

10 Nov 2008, 12:51 pm | click here to view more

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