08-30-11 It’s in the Cards: Western artist Rick Unger donates work to support Back Country Horsemen

The San Juan chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America (www.sjbch.org)  wants your holiday gifts to be “in the cards”— notecards, that is, featuring vibrant and colorful Western images that award-winning artist Rick Unger created especially for the SJBCH. Unger’s work is shown in galleries across the nation and in Leanin’ Tree products; he donated the art to support the non-profit SJBCH, whose trail maintenance and advocacy benefit everyone who enjoys recreation on our public lands.

Ideal as gifts for outdoors enthusiasts of every kind, the generous  5” x7” cards come 6 per pack (3 of each image); the insides are blank and envelopes are included. Each pack sells for $10 including tax; shipping & handling are extra. (Bulk discounts are available.) To order, contact SJBCH president Beverly Warburton at (970) 731-0343 or info@sjbch.org.

Let these cards be your favorite stocking stuffer this year, but remember to buy some for yourself, too.

08-30-11 AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW RURAL EDUCATIONSM ANNOUNCES WINNERS AT FARM PROGRESS SHOW

The Monsanto Fund awards more than $266,000 to school districts in Illinois and Minnesota

DECATUR, Ill. (August 30, 2011) – Farmers have said that the most important thing we, as a nation, can grow is the next generation.  Today, the Monsanto Fund is thrilled to announce the winners of America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education^SM, a pilot program that gives farmers the opportunity to nominate their school districts to compete for grants up to $25,000. All grants are focused on enhancing education in the areas of math and/or science.

Sixteen winning school districts in Illinois and Minnesota, and the farmers who nominated the winning school districts, will be honored during a special presentation and reception at the Farm Progress Show on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

“America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education is a way to help rural school districts with some of their unmet needs.  Farmers have shared those needs with us along with their desire to improve education in their communities ,” said Deborah Patterson, Monsanto Fund president.  “We are proud to support our educational system and help farmers grow the next generation.”

08-30-11 *CDA News* Bovine Trichomoniasis Update: Talk to Your Veterinarian, Test Your Herd

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis.

“Testing and monitoring herds for trichomoniasis is the best method of controlling this infection,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr.  “Cattle owners should talk to their veterinarian to determine the best management practices for their herd.”

 

·         As of August 28, 2011, there are six positive “trich” locations in Colorado.

·         So far this year, there have been positive trich cases in eight Colorado counties:  Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, La Plata, Las Animas, and Otero.

·         A map detailing trichomoniasis sample submissions by county and the prevalence for trichomoniasis-positive counties can be found at www.colorado.gov/ag.

“The Department has seen a decrease in the number of positive trich cases and is encouraged by these numbers; this shows that the livestock industry and the CDA mitigation efforts have been working,” continued Roehr, “but this doesn’t mean ranchers should decrease their testing rates.  It is important to remember that this infection does not respect county lines.”

08-30-11 *NCBA’s Beltway Beef* Regulations & Election Cycle…

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Beltway Beef weekly audio is ready. This week’s commentary features Bob McCan, chairman of NCBA’s policy division and a cattleman from Victoria, Texas. He is ready for the upcoming election cycle. As the current administration continues to propose regulation after regulation, McCan stresses the importance of electing leaders who understand and appreciate U.S. agriculture and its role in providing healthy food to a growing population.

“This administration has been particularly restrictive and more or less abusive of the authority they have within the regulatory agencies,” said McCan.

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Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale Honors the Hard Work of Colorado’s 4-H & FFA Youth

Bids Increase $55,000 over 2010 Total

PUEBLO, Colo. – The annual Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close; the sale is instrumental in supporting the future of Colorado’s agribusiness as it demonstrates to youth the importance of raising quality livestock and the work required of those who pursue careers in agriculture.

The sale is the largest 4H and FFA event of its kind in Colorado.  According to preliminary totals, the 2011 sale accumulated approximately $415,600 from the state’s most dedicated bidders.  Last year’s sale totaled $360,300.

“The Colorado State Fair is proud to be a part of this important event.  We have generous buying groups from across the state coming together to support the hard work and dedication of our agricultural youth exhibitors.  It is always a wonderful experience,” said General Manager Chris Wiseman.

Some of today’s highlights include:

08-30-11 COLORADO FSA ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY LOAN AVAILIBILITY

On August 15, 2011, President Barack Obama declared ten counties in Nebraska primary disasters due to losses caused by a severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred June 19-21, 2010.

NEBRASKA PRIMARY DISASTER COUNTIES (10)

COLORADO CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES (2)

Yuma              Phillips

NEBRASKA CONTIGUOUS DISASTER COUNTIES (28)

KANSAS CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES (4)

08-30-11 Aiming for a $4 Billion Target: Alltech Realigns Leadership Team

[Lexington, KY] – In its quest to reach $4 billion in revenue, global animal health and nutrition company Alltech is realigning its directorship to take strategic advantage of emerging opportunities.  Dr. Mark Lyons has been named vice president of corporate affairs and Geoff Frank has been appointed to manager of North American sales.

“Alltech has experienced a remarkable growth in the past couple of years,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. “The opportunities are ripe and abundant, and consequently I’ve asked several key members of our directorship to assume new areas of focus. We are moving away from ‘business as usual’ to the business of the future Alltech, an Alltech that sees $4 billion as a viable achievement within the next few years.”

Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, Dr. Mark Lyons will be concentrating on key international accounts and industry groups as well as core company initiatives. Under his leadership as director of North America, Alltech expanded its presence in all agricultural sectors with the opening of new offices.

08-30-11 Colorado’s Millet Industry Holds Promise for State Economy

Denver — Colorado is the United States largest exporter of millet. In fact, more than 50 percent of all millet produced annually in the U.S. comes from Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Agribusiness Association wants to educate others about this crop that has many possibilities for Colorado’s economy.

Worldwide millet exports grossed almost $16 million in 2008, and a little over half of exported millet came from Colorado. Compared to 2010, U.S. millet exports are already up 63 percent and Colorado exports alone have risen 87 percent.

The Federal State Marketing Improvement Program awards grants to state agricultural departments to develop innovative approaches for marketing ag products. Colorado has received $42,000 to-date to expand millet production for domestic and international markets.

“This crop could bring millions of dollars into the state’s economy every year. Plus, millet’s versatility and nutritional value make its value impossible to ignore,” said Tony Leighty, RMAA president.

08-30-11 Fendt Debuts New 900 Series Tractors at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.

With Fendt® selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, the latest Fendt 900 Series tractors deliver up to 7 percent greater fuel efficiency over previous models. The Series includes five models from 200 - 300 PTO hp.

Fendt raises the bar for fuel-efficient power, versatility and comfort; delivering even more productivity-enhancing advancements

Atlanta, Ga. (Aug. 30, 2011) — Today, Fendt will introduce the new Fendt 900 Series Vario tractors during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. With Fendt selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology for Tier 4-interim compliance, the latest 900 Series tractors deliver up to 7 percent greater fuel efficiency compared to previous models*, along with the productivity and efficiency-enhancing advancements farmers have come to expect first from Fendt. Other new features for the 900 Series, which offers a reversing operator station on all models, are a standard 10.4-inch Varioterminal monitor which puts control of all tractor functions in one, touch-screen terminal; the option of fully integrated guidance; and an on-board computer that makes tracking, storing and transferring data to an office PC nearly effortless.

“For many producers and custom operators, Fendt 900 Series tractors are their first choice for the combination of speed, fuel efficiency, power and technology they must have to get the most work done each day,” says Mike Alvin, product manager for high horsepower tractors. “Plus, these tractors deliver the traditional Fendt ride-comfort and ergonomically designed control features that help reduce operator fatigue over a long day of work. Now, with even greater fuel efficiency and innovation, the Fendt 900 Series again raises the bar for high horsepower tractors.”

New engine for power and efficiency