The BARN’s Closing Ag Market Report…

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Today’s BARN In Depth…

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Northern Sun/ADM Sunflower Market Report…Goodland, KS

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National Sunflower Association

& Northern Sun / ADM of Goodland, Kansas

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11-10-09 Happy 234th Birthday USMC…

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME USMC BIRTHDAY SALUTE

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11-10-09 Northern Colorado 912 & Tea Groups to host First Candidate Forum for CO 4th Congressional District Nov 13th…

This Friday, November 13th at 5:45pm the doors of The Ranch at the Budweiser Events Center (5280 Arena Circle) will open to all those who are interested in hearing the first candidate forum to be held in the 4th Congressional District. The event is hosted by the Northern Colorado 912 and Tea Party Groups – cost is $14. More information can be found at www.candidatesearch2010.com.

McCook Farm & Ranch Expo to be held November 18-19th…

Come out and see the BARN's booth November 18th & 19th in McCook, NE!

10/07/09 – Listen to the interview with Darren Dale, Manager of the McCook Farm & Ranch Expo

discussing the 2nd Annual McCook Farm & Ranch Expo @ the Red Wilow Fairgrounds in McCook, NE…

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Download a Schedule 2009 McCook Farm & Ranch Expo Schedule of Events

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Farm & Ranch Expo will return to the Red Willow County Fairgrounds on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18-19. The show opens at 9 a.m. both days and closes at 7 p.m. the first day and 4 p.m. the second. Admission and parking are free.

“It’s a great place to come see the newest and latest in farming and technology practices,” said Darren Dale, show manager. “We are expecting 300 vendors from 20 states and Canada.”

11-10-09 *NCBA NEWS* Cattle Industry Annual Convention & NCBA Trade Show San Antonio, TX Jan 27-30th

If You’re in the Cattle Business  - You Can’t Afford to Miss this Meeting!

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Why Should I Attend?

• You have a stake in the future of this industry.
• It is one of the best investments you can make in your operation!
• To have your voice heard in the decisions that will shape your industry.
• To discover new products and services at the NCBA Trade Show.
• Convention is the place to form new business relationships by providing the networking opportunities for fellow producers.
• To help establish checkoff and policy priorities for the coming year.
• Bring the entire family and participate in the new NCBA youth activities! Take a well deserved break from the winter weather!

Other Reasons to Attend?

Here are some comments from past producer attendees:

• “Its a good opportunity to interact with members of the livestock industry and to become more informed on a variety of topics of interest.”
• “To spend time with other producers from all across the U.S. and learn things to help our operation and our industry as a whole.”
• “To particpate in the experience! From the policy process to the educational opportunities and from the trade show to the social networking. It was the place to be!”
• “I want to continue to be involved in this great process. To help establish policy and learn ways to stay profitable.”
• “NCBA is an organization of cattlemen, for cattlemen that is always working on solutions.” Andy Groseta, NCBA Past President

The meeting will feature joint and individual meetings by five industry organizations:

• National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
• Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research Board
• American National CattleWomen, Inc.
• Cattle-Fax
• National Cattlemen’s Foundation

Tim Stutzman’s HPL / CBC / FARMCO Weekly Update…

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(The BARN – Briggsdale, CO) Join Tim Stutzman inside the BARN each Monday morning with a look back at last week’s sales @ HPL and a look ahead at the upcoming sales & events @ High Plains Livestock Exchange & FARMCO, Inc. of Brush, Colorado…

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*CCA News* CCA’s Mid-Winter Conference in Colorado Springs November 18-20th…

ARVADA, Colo. October 15, 2009 – Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) members and guests from all over Colorado will be traveling to Colorado Springs for the 59th Mid-Winter Conference, November 18-20 at the DoubleTree Hotel. This annual event, sponsored by CCA and the Colorado CattleWomen (CCW), brings together leaders throughout the state who have made a commitment to improving Colorado’s beef industry.

During the lunch and awards banquet on November 19, John Fielder, renowned photographer, will be presenting a slide show for his newest book Ranches of Colorado. His presentation will include over one hundred of the project’s photographs, and John will tell stories about his experiences working with these remarkable ranchers and exploring their ranches. Make plans to stick around for the Awards Banquet that evening followed by dancing to Carlos Washington and the Steel Horse Band.

10-16-09 *CSU Ext News* Annual Small Ruminant Program Slated for November 14th in Holyoke…

Annual Small Ruminant Program To Be Held November 14, 2009

Each year the Colorado State University Small Ruminant Work Team conducts an annual Small Ruminant Program.  The program is held in a different area of the state each year to allow greater overall access for sheep and goat producers throughout the state.  The 2009 program is headed to Northeastern Colorado and will be held at the brand new Phillips County Event Center at the Phillips County Fairgrounds.  The facility is just north of Holyoke (about 1/8 of a mile) on the west side of HWY 385.

The program will consist of presentations in the meeting room and “hands on demonstrations” in the outer pavilion, so please dress appropriately. Areas that the six expert presenters will be discussing include zoonotic diseases, feeding, selection, wool management, record keeping, body condition scoring, flock calendars, and profitability.

The cost of the program is $12 for adults and $6 for youth.  A lamb lunch will be provided with your registration fee, so a registration deadline of November 10th is necessary to plan the meal.  Registration forms can be found at your Colorado State University Extension office or online at http://goldenplains.colostate.edu/.

This will be a great one-day program for producers and youth alike.  Join us November 14th in Holyoke!  For more information you may contact the Yuma County Extension office at 970-332-4151.

10-23-09 CACD to host 65th Conservation Districts Meeting in Breckenridge November 16-19th…

The Conservation Districts 65th Annual Meeting will bring together ag producers, landowners and conservation partners throughout Colorado and you are invited to attend this exciting and informative conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, November 16-19, 2009 at the Beaver Run Resort.

Conference details are on the CACD website at:  www.cacd.us

This year’s conference will provide valuable training in leadership, grant writing training, and legislative action, among other subjects.  Breakout sessions are sure to provide for engaging dialogue.

Please see the attached conference agenda and registration form.  (Conference reduced lodging rates apply by contacting the Beaver Run Resort.  Slopes open November 12 for folks interested.)

Colorado’s 76 Conservation Districts assist ag producers, landowners, local governments and partners in conservation with plans and projects to conserve soil and water and other natural resources as well as provide for range management education and youth conservation education.

Also, the Soil and Water Conservation Society is hosting a one-day workshop on CRP which will be held as well during the CACD Annual Meeting.

The SWCS agenda is on the CACD website, again at www.cacd.us For booth opportunities at the Conservation Districts’ conference please see the CACD website.”

RMFU Community Event: Renewables Workshop in Greeley Nov. 14…

Community Activity: Renewables Workshop in Greeley

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Rocky Mountain Renewable Energy, and the Governor’s Energy Office will host a workshop on renewable energy opportunities on Sat., November 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University Center of UNC in Greeley, Colo. Speakers from government planning offices, workforce groups, and renewable energy companies will discuss bio-mass, energy co-ops, and government funding.

To register ($20/person), contact brodie.ayers@rmfu.org (303.283.3532) by November 8 or visit homegrownpower.net.

5th Annual Colorado Ag Classic set for December 9-10th @ the Ranch…

November 3, 2009 – The annual Colorado Ag Classic will be held December 9-10 at the Thomas M. McKee Building at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The fifth annual Colorado Ag Classic is the joint convention of the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG), the Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA), Colorado Sunflower Administrative Committee (CSAC), Colorado Sorghum Producers (CSP), Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA), and Colorado Seed Industry Association (CSIA).

The convention theme is “Together We Achieve More.” The convention will begin on the evening of December 9, with a legislative social, dinner, and an auction to benefit CAWG and CCGA’s state and national legislative efforts.

Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp will kick off the General Session on the morning of December 10, followed by Colorado State University President Tony Frank, and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (invited). Keynote speaker Jennifer Ozimkiewicz of Monsanto will wrap up the morning session with her talk on “Monsanto’s Vision for Biotech Crops.”

11-06-09 Remember the Dust Bowl…Agriculture’s Triumph Over It…Dust Bowl Poetry…

**Shelley Shaver, author of Dust Bowl Poetry Webpage will be a guest inside the BARN on Friday, November 6th @ 1:30pm…Check out the interview, click the mp3 link below…

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Because of their interest in farming, your audience might enjoy hearing about a new resource that claims a position for the American farmer in American literature.

This is a new webpage, free, updated daily, and easily accessible, which will eventually be linked as the first guest artist page of the official Horton Foote website–Mr. Foote, as you know, was one of our most honored western writers, the Pulitzer Prize winning screenplay writer of such films as To Kill a Mockingbird and Tender Mercies.

The new webpage is an unfolding epic story of a period in agricultural history that has received too little attention nationally, so we are looking for channels to extend the invitation to visit. The work is by a new writer, whose grandparents were cotton farmers. It is the epic story of Riah McKenna, a young farm woman who, along with her family, is struggling to survive the Dust Bowl. Uniquely, each day the author will put up a new “mini-episode” of this ongoing story of family, friends, and hard times.

11-06-09 USDA SECRETARY VILSACK AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO ATTEND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARM BROADCASTING ANNUAL CONVENTION…

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and USDA senior leadership will attend the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual convention in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 11, and 12, 2009.

With over 500 members, NAFB is the largest association of agricultural broadcasters and its annual convention provides agricultural organizations, associations and companies an opportunity to discuss issues and topics important to U.S. agriculture.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., Vilsack will hold a news conference and give remarks at the NAFB Foundation Luncheon.

On Thursday, Nov. 12, USDA Senior Leadership will participate in Trade Talk between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Leadership attending includes:

11-10-09 Bennet Makes Push to Protect Rural Heritage, Permanently Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers…

Announces Push for Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Extend Federal Conversation Tax Credit

Bill Would Protect Rural Heritage, Make Permanent Enhanced Tax Incentive for Conservation Easements

Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today his support for bipartisan legislation that would protect Colorado’s lands and rural heritage by permanently extending the enhanced tax incentive for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners to conserve their lands.

The legislation, the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act of 2009, would make permanent the enhanced tax incentive for conservation easements, which allows all taxpayers to deduct up to 50 percent of their adjusted gross income (AGI) for donations of conservation easements and carry forward the deduction up to 15 years.

Furthermore, under the legislation, ranchers and farmers would be able to deduct up to 100% of their AGI for donations of conservation easements.

For example, under this program, a rancher earning $50,000 per year that donates a $1 million easement is able to claim a $750,000 deduction for donation of his easement over 15 years. Prior to enactment of this provision, the same rancher would only have been able to deduct $75,000.

11-10-09 AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES THAT USDA AND DEFENSE DEPARTMENT WILL PARTNER TO SUPPORT MILITARY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES…

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will partner with the Department of Defense to form the Extension-Military Partnership, which will bring the extension expertise of land-grant universities to military family support programs. USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Rajiv Shah made the announcement today at the National Leadership Summit on Military Families.

“Military families face many challenges as a result of their commitment to our country, and USDA recognizes this significant sacrifice and believes very strongly that Cooperative Extension can play a critical role in supporting these families,” Shah said. “This new partnership will enhance our 20-year relationship with the Defense Department and extend the many resources of the Cooperative Extension Service to serve the entire military community.”

11-10-09 USDA Secretary Vilsack and South Dakota Governor Rounds Agree to Improve James River Water Quality and Enhance Area Wildlife Habitat…

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds in signing an agreement that will improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, aid flood control and enhance wildlife habitat in the state’s James River Watershed.

“The USDA is proud to collaborate with the South Dakota to protect and conserve our natural resources while improving the quality of life in our communities,” said Vilsack.

The goal of South Dakota’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is to enroll up to 100,000 acres of eligible agricultural land located in the James River Watershed. The establishment of the South Dakota CREP will help restore prairie pothole wetland hydrology and surrounding upland buffers along drainages leading into the James River. The project will improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat and enhance recreational access on agricultural lands located in this watershed.

11-10-09 Colorado helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes…

State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes

( Denver , Colo. – November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star-qualified home mark. In recognizing this milestone, EPA has released a list of leading Energy Star markets across the nation. Colorado is a leader in Energy Star-qualified homes, ranking 16th among states in the total number of homes earning the Energy Star label.

“This is an amazing achievement for the Energy Star program – but the real winners are the 1 million American families who have the chance to save money and keep harmful pollution out of the air. That’s great news for anyone who wants to cut costs and protect our planet,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re going to keep the number of Energy Star homes growing, because every new Energy Star home is a step towards lower costs, cleaner air, and communities that are environmentally and economically sustainable. We’re giving everyday American homebuyers the power to lower their bills and join the fight against climate change.”

11-10-09 Utah helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes…

State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes

(Denver, Colo. – November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star-qualified home mark. In recognizing this milestone, EPA has released a list of leading Energy Star markets across the nation. Utah is a leader in Energy Star-qualified homes, ranking 15th among states in the total number of homes earning the Energy Star label.

“This is an amazing achievement for the Energy Star program – but the real winners are the 1 million American families who have the chance to save money and keep harmful pollution out of the air. That’s great news for anyone who wants to cut costs and protect our planet,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re going to keep the number of Energy Star homes growing, because every new Energy Star home is a step towards lower costs, cleaner air, and communities that are environmentally and economically sustainable. We’re giving everyday American homebuyers the power to lower their bills and join the fight against climate change.”

11-10-09 *NCBA News* Thousands to Convene at Cattle Industry Event in San Antonio…

Registration Now Open for 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show

DENVER (Nov. 10, 2009) – More than 5,000 people involved in the cattle industry are expected to attend the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show to be held in San Antonio, Texas Jan. 25-30. The annual event is the largest cattle industry event in the country and this year’s convention and trade show offers more education, entertainment and excitement than ever.

“They say everything is bigger in Texas and that is certainly true of the 2010 convention. It may also be one of the most important cattle industry gatherings in recent history,” says NCBA President Gary Voogt. “We will be making critical decisions that will impact the future of every beef producer in the country.”

“These are tough times and we need input from across the industry on how to prioritize what we do to make a difference for all cattlemen – from establishing policy to learning ways to remain profitable.”

11-10-09 PREPARING FOR A SAFE AND EASY THANKSGIVING DINNER – ONE DAY AT A TIME…

USDA – WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 – Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be a wonderful experience, yet daunting for those planning it. The goal is to have a safe and delicious turkey dinner, and if planned one day at a time, it can be a fun and memorable experience.

A good way to start is one week before the big day – on Thursday, November 19 at 3 p.m. ET – join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a live Facebook chat featuring a holiday food safety expert from its Food Safety and Inspection Service. Members of the public can submit questions about safe preparation of the holiday meal-turkey, stuffing and other holiday favorites–and get live answers right on the USDA Facebook page. For more information about the chat or to submit questions in advance, visit the USDA Live page at http://www.usda.com/live and become a fan of USDA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/usda .

To ensure a successful and safe celebration this Thanksgiving, USDA recommends a Thanksgiving countdown. Ahead of the Nov. 19 Facebook chat you can:

11-10-09 *KSU NEWS* Beef Cattle Reproductive Strategies Workshop Jan 29-29 @ NCBA National Convention…

Beef Cattle Reproductive Strategies Workshop Slated for Jan. 28-29 in Conjunction with NCBA Meeting

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Beef Reproduction Task Force and the National  Cattlemen´s Beef Association is teaming up to offer the Applied
Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Workshop at the 2010 Cattle  Industry Convention in San Antonio Jan. 28-29, 2010.

“The meeting is for producers, veterinarians and AI (artificial  insemination) technicians, as well as anyone interested in beef cattle reproduction,” said Kansas State University animal scientist  Sandy Johnson.

“The workshop is designed to improve understanding and management of the beef cow estrous cycle, recommended estrus synchronization  protocols, and other approaches to improving the efficiency of  reproduction,” said Johnson, who is one of the event coordinators.

11-10-09 BAYER CROPSCIENCE LAUNCHES PROCEED SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDE…

Proceed TM seed treatment receives EPA registration in cereals

More disease-fighting protection in one package for healthier plants from the start and a more successful harvest at season’s end

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (November 10, 2009) – New ProceedTM seed treatment has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – providing growers with new generation technology for the protection of cereal seed and seedlings for a strong, green, more successful crop.

Available for the 2010 growing season, Proceed offers broad-spectrum control of seed-borne scab, smut, bunt and other tough diseases. Proceed prevents costly losses from diseases that threaten seeds and seedlings from the moment the seed hits the ground.

11-10-09 NTIA AND RUS STREAMLINE PROGRAMS TO BRING BROADBAND, JOBS TO MORE AMERICANS…

Agencies Plan to Consolidate Final Two Funding Rounds, Seek Comment on Program Enhancements

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2009 – The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced they are streamlining the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s broadband grant and loan programs by awarding the remaining funding in just one more round, instead of two rounds, to increase efficiency and better accommodate applicants.

RUS’s Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) are intended to expand broadband access and adoption in America, advancing the goals of the Recovery Act by creating jobs and stimulating long-term economic growth and opportunity. The first round of these grant and loan programs produced about 2,200 applications requesting nearly $28 billion in funding – almost seven times the amount of funding available in that round – for proposed broadband projects reaching all 50 U.S. states, 5 territories, and the District of Columbia. The agencies are currently reviewing these applications and expect to award up to $4 billion in loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations in this round. The agencies expect to begin announcing funding awards in December 2009.

11-10-09 November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month…

Nearly 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Early symptoms of Alzheimer’s are sometimes mistaken for normal aging, so read about the different types and different causes of forgetfulness.

Although there isn’t yet a cure for Alzheimer’s, early diagnosis can help to treat the symptoms. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease by checking out some questions and answers from the National Institutes of Health.

11-10-09 USDA Crop Production Report…

Crop Production - Washington, D.C. - Released November 10, 2009, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Corn Production Down 1 Percent from October Forecast Soybean Production Up 2 Percent Cotton Production Down 4 Percent. Corn production is forecast at 12.9 billion bushels, down 1 percent from last month but 7 percent higher than 2008. Based on conditions as of November 1, yields are expected to average 162.9 bushels per acre, down 1.3 bushels from October but 9.0 bushels above last year. Despite the drop in yield from October, this yield will be the highest on record if realized. Total production will be second highest on record, only behind 2007. Within the Corn Belt, forecasted yields in Minnesota and Wisconsin increased, while Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan yields decreased.

Soybean production is forecast at a record high 3.32 billion bushels, up 2 percent from the October forecast and up 12 percent from last year. Based on November 1 conditions, yields are expected to average 43.3 bushels per acre, up 0.9 bushel from last month and up 3.6 bushels from 2008. If realized, this will be the highest U.S. yield on record. Compared with last month, yields are forecast higher or unchanged in all States except Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, and Texas. Increases of 3 bushels are expected in Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, and Maryland. The largest decrease in yield from the October forecast is expected in Mississippi where excessive rain during October hindered yield expectations. If realized, the forecasted yield in Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Ohio, and Pennsylvania will be a record high and the forecasted yield in Georgia, Maryland, and North Carolina will tie the previous record high. Area for harvest in the U.S. is forecast at 76.6 million acres, unchanged from last month but up 3 percent from 2008.

11-10-09 Crop Progress – Colorado…

Agricultural Summary: Precipitation was well below normal while temperatures were about 7 degrees above the average, according to the USDA, NASS Colorado Field Office. These conditions allowed producers 6.0 days in the field. However, harvest progress of late season crops fell further behind the average due to the snow received during the last week of October. Agricultural Summary: Precipitation was well belownormal while temperatures were about 7 degrees abovethe average, according to the USDA, NASS ColoradoField Office. These conditions allowed producers 6.0days in the field. However, harvest progress of lateseason crops fell further behind the average due to thesnow received during the last week of October. CLICK the link to view the rest of the report… current_co (2)

SOURCE: USDA / NASS