ASI WEEKLY NEWS FOR SHEEP INDUSTRY LEADERS for November 11th

2012 ASI Convention News

Golf enthusiasts are invited to join the National Lamb Feeders Association (NLFA) on Tuesday, Jan. 24, for 18 holes of golf as a way to kick off the convention. The tournament is open to everyone. It is necessary, however, to provide the Grayhawk Golf Club with a preliminary count, so please notify the NLFA office by Dec. 10 if you plan to participate by calling 503-364-5462 or emailing info@nlfa-sheep.org.

Registration information is available from the American Sheep Industry Association home page, www.sheepusa.org.

There is something for everyone at the 2012 convention. See you in Scottsdale!

Shearers Hosting Benefit

The American Sheep Shearers Council (ASSC) is hosting a shearing event at Kyle Farms near Avon, N.Y., to benefit the Farmer-Veteran Coalition (FVC) on Dec. 17. Coordinators for this event are Elaine Bristol, Matt Kyle and Doug Rathke. 

11-11-11 Colorado State Volleyball Tournament Nov 11-12…WATCH 1A-2A-3A-4A-5A LIVE on CHSAA.TV!

11-11-11 USDA OpEd* USDA Ag Secretary Vilsack’s Weekly Column: Expanding Trade with Vietnam and China

Next week I will travel to Vietnam and China on behalf of USDA and our nation’s farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses. I want to strengthen trade relationships we have with both nations, support the American brand, and create more opportunities for American producers to sell their goods throughout the Asia Pacific region.

This year, China moved ahead of Mexico and Canada to become our number one export market for U.S. agricultural goods. In the past decade, the Vietnamese market has also become increasingly important for our farmers, ranchers and growers – jumping from the 50th to 15th position as a market for U.S. farm exports.

Overall, U.S. agricultural exports are on track to reach new highs this year, helping support more than one million American jobs and bolstering our nation’s economy with a record trade surplus expected to exceed $42 billion.

This progress is no accident. Our farmers are the most productive in the world, and ‘Grown In America’ products and known for their quality at an affordable price.

11-11-11 WELD FOOD BANK IN NEED OF TURKEYS AND HOLIDAY FOOD

GREELEY, November 11, 2011 –  The holiday season is the busiest time of year at Weld Food Bank, and this year is no exception.  The food bank continues to see an increase in the amount of Weld County residents who are in need of food assistance.  As the number of food recipients increases, the food supply at Weld Food Bank dwindles.

During the holiday season Weld Food Bank works with their 104 Partner Agencies to ensure everyone has enough to eat.  These Partner Agencies request holiday food items and then use them to prepare Thanksgiving and Christmas meal baskets and to provide hot meals on those days when most families are sitting down to a home cooked meal.  It is the job of Weld Food Bank to collect this food for the Agencies so they can provide these meals and baskets.

11-11-11 CHSAA Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2011

23rd Class Features Bobby Anderson, Justin Armour, Christine Bullard, George Demetriou, Marc Johnson, Kristen Jensen McKay and Cari Jensen Smith

Aurora, Colo. – The latest class of the Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame, the 23rd in the history of the organization, features a broad range of inductees including four former student participants, a long-time baseball and soccer coach whose teams have 12 state championships, a veteran football and baseball official and one veteran administrator/coach with a 71-game unbeaten streak in field hockey.

Joining the CHSAA Hall of Fame from the participant ranks are Bobby Anderson (Boulder), Justin Armour (Manitou Springs), Kristen Jensen McKay and Cari Jensen Smith (both from Fowler), along with Cherry Creek coach Marc Johnson, CHSAA official rules interpreter for baseball and football George Demetriou, and Christine Bullard former Kent Denver field hockey coach and Girls’ Athletics Director and Jefferson County Public Schools district athletics and Activities director.

“Earning a place in the CHSAA Hall of Fame is an honor so few receive. Yet each class represents the thousands upon thousands of participants, coaches, administrators, officials and significant contributors that give so much to the state’s high school athletics and activities. The Class of 2011 reveals the breadth and depth that Colorado high school athletics and activities represent in our member schools. Each of the inductees has left a snapshot of his/her impact on this organization in a positive way,” CHSAA Commissioner Paul Angelico said in making the announcement.

11-11-11 US Wheat Associates Wheat Letter for November 10th

November 10, 2011

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the industry’s market development organization working in more than 100 countries. Its mission is to “develop, maintain, and expand international markets to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers.” The activities of USW are made possible by producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and through cost-share funding provided by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. For more information, visit www.uswheat.org or contact your state wheat commission. Original articles from Wheat Letter may be reprinted without permission; source attribution is requested.

In This Issue:
1. WASDE Slightly Increases World Wheat Trade on Black Sea and EU Production
2. Wheat Buyers See Value in GSM-102 Program
3. USW 2011 Crop Quality Report Details Improved Wheat Quality
4. Nigerian Pasta Manufacturers Learn Instant Noodle Technology in United States
5. Wheat Industry News

Online Edition:        Wheat Letter – November 10, 2011 (http://bit.ly/vD5zn8)

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1. WASDE Slightly Increases World Wheat Trade on Black Sea and EU Production
By Casey Chumrau, USW Market Analyst

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided no surprises on Wednesday with the release of its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). The report made minor adjustments to the world wheat outlook, all of which were within analysts’ expectations. 

11-11-11 Agrium Advanced Technologies brings industry-leading Spread it & Forget it™ Controlled-Release Fertilizer to the Municipal Market

Controlled-release fertilizer technology helps municipalities save money, reduce environmental impact

LOVELAND, Colo. (November 10, 2011) – Agrium Advanced Technologies today announced the addition of Spread it & Forget it™ fertilizer blends specifically designed for the municipal market to its portfolio of slow- and controlled-release fertilizers.

Building on the product’s tremendous success in both the lawn care and golf sectors, Spread it & Forget it offers municipalities the ability to effectively feed their turf, green spaces and sports fields for six months or more with just one fertilizer application.

“We recognize many of the budget challenges facing so many of our municipalities, but people still demand their beautiful green spaces, and kids need strong, healthy sports fields to play on,” said Chad Fagervik, municipal sales manager, Agrium Advanced Technologies. “Spread it & Forget it controlled-release fertilizer allow municipalities to get the strong, healthy, vibrant green turf they want, while reducing their environmental impact and saving money at the same time.”

11-11-11 *NCBA News* Nutrition Labeling Coalition Commends USDA for Delaying Effective Date for Mandatory Nutrition Labeling Rule

WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2011) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced it would delay for two months, until March 1, 2012, the effective date for enforcement of the “Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products” final rule. The announcement was made in response to a request from a coalition of organizations representing food, agriculture and retail associations that will be affected by the final rule to ensure they have time to implement the newly required nutrition labels.

Included in the coalition are the American Lamb Board; the American Meat Institute; the Food Marketing Institute; the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; the National Chicken Council; the National Grocers Association; the National Pork Board; the National Pork Producers Council; and the National Turkey Federation. The coalition issued the following statement in response to FSIS’s announcement to delay the effective date:

11-11-11 J&T Feeds in Greeley Schedules Vaccine Clinic…Nov 19th

J & T Feeds in West Greeley, 6380 W 10th Street and Saint Michael’s Companion Animal Hospital are hosting their bi monthly Low Cost Vaccine Clinic on November 19th, 2011 from 9-noon.  No appointments necessary.

Vaccines include:

Rabies, Parvo/Distemper booster, feline leukemia and bordatella.  Each vaccine is $15

Heart worm tests are $25.  Heart worm meds are $25-$45.

CBC chemistry panel is available for $45 and Canine influenza Vaccine is $30

please call 970.378.0240 for more info or visit www.jtfeeds.com

11-11-11 National Farmers Organization Announces Support for Dairy Security Act of 2011

National Farmers Organization News

AMES, Iowa (RuralWire) November 10, 2011—As the Nov. 23 deadline for the Joint Select Committee on the Budget to trim $1.2 trillion from federal spending looms, National Farmers Organization has announced its support for a dairy reform proposal, The Dairy Security Act of 2011.

“National Farmers supports an extensive overhaul of domestic dairy policy, and we believe that producers must receive a reasonable return for their labor and investment,” said National Farmers Ag Policy Analyst, Gene Paul.

During the past several months, as dairy policy proposals have been introduced and discussed, NFO has believed certain concepts must be a part of the final dairy legislation. They include:

A program using price as an incentive to manage growth

Replacement of end product pricing by reforming Federal Milk Marketing Orders and using a competitive price as the basis for pricing milk

Elimination of make allowances

11-11-11 Veterans Day — Honoring All Who Served…

The Veterans Day National Committee recently selected the National Veterans Day poster for 2011 designed by John Magine, a Vietnam Veteran who works as a visual information specialist at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. The poster was recently shipped to VA facilities nationwide.

National Veterans Day Ceremony

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veterans Day National Committee also selects a number of regional sites for Veterans Day observances throughout the country. From stirring parades and ceremonies to military exhibits and tributes to distinguished veterans, these events serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances.

• Presidential Proclamation
• National Ceremony Attendee Information
• Regional Observances
• Regional Site Application
• Veterans Day Ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries

You Tube Video courtesy of the US Department of Veterans Affairs

11-11-11 *The White House* Presidential Proclamation — Veterans Day, 2011

VETERANS DAY, 2011

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Today, our Nation comes together to honor our veterans and commemorate the legacy of profound service and sacrifice they have upheld in pursuit of a more perfect Union.  Through their steadfast defense of America’s ideals, our service members have ensured our country still stands strong, our founding principles still shine, and nations around the world know the blessings of freedom.  As we offer our sincere appreciation and respect to our veterans, to their families, to those who are still in harm’s way, and to those we have laid to rest, let us rededicate ourselves to serving them as well as they have served the United States of America.

Our men and women in uniform are bearers of a proud military tradition that has been dutifully passed forward — from generation to generation — for more than two centuries.  In times of war and peace alike, our veterans have served with courage and distinction in the face of tremendous adversity, demonstrating an unfaltering commitment to America and our people.  Many have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the country they loved.  The selflessness of our service members is unmatched, and they remind us that there are few things more fundamentally American than doing our utmost to make a difference in the lives of others.

11-11-11 Why is Veterans Day On the 11th of November Every Year?

Veterans Day is an American federal holiday honoring military veterans. It is also a holiday in many countries around the world every November 11, where it is Armistice or Remembrance Day. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

Today Veterans Day honors veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. Veterans Day is always on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls.

The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains the Veterans History Project (VHP). The VHP collects and preserves the remembrances of American war veterans and civilian workers who supported them.

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