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Livestock Disaster Protection Act introduced in the House of Representatives
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) supports the efforts of Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) in introducing legislation yesterday that would provide a safety net for livestock owners across the nation. Under the Livestock Disaster Protection Act -...Tags: Agriculture, Kristi Noem, Natural Disasters, U.S. Congress, U.S. House of Representatives
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West Central Minn. cattle producers' profit margins taking a big hit
NEW LONDON - Drought and high feed prices are cutting into the profit margin for cattle producers like Gary and Kathy Stai of New London. The price of corn for feed was around $2 a bushel when the couple started their small black Angus herd as a 4-H...Tags: New London (New London, Connecticut), Farms, Natural Disasters, Weather, Weather Reports
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Lingering drought and spring fire use
Here at the Watertown Regional Extension Center, we field specialists that work in agriculture rotate our article assignments. Since I'm the new guy, I usually get the assignments that require writing articles during holidays or snowstorms. I understand...Tags: Natural Disasters, Drugs and Medicines, Watertown
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Late planting and disappearing drought
4/23/13 - Last week we wrote about the very same topic - late planting and disappearing drought - but essentially that is the same story this week as well. We have a very late and disappointing start to the planting season, which is supporting prices...Tags: Agriculture, Arable Farming, Natural Disasters, Weather, Environmental Issues
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2012 drought could mean larger soybean seeds for 2013 growing season
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Soybean growers heading into the 2013 planting season might find that many soybean seeds are larger than normal - a lingering impact from the 2012 drought, says an expert with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Natural Disasters, Weather, Environmental Issues, Education
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Latest Indiana news, sports, business and entertainment
SCHOOL STANDARDS Bill would delay new Indiana school standards INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana legislators are set to suspend implementation of a national set of reading and math education standards and order a new round of public hearings on them. A...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Government, Colleges and Universities, Murder, Politics
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U.S. drought continues to ease
ReutersBy Carey Gillam April 25 (Reuters) - Drought conditions across portions of the central United States continued to moderate as rain and snow boosted soil moisture in the past week, according to a report released on Thursday by state and federal...Tags: Natural Disasters, Weather, Weather Reports
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U.S. Plains HRW Wheat-Bids steady, drought retreats
ReutersApril 25 (Reuters) - Cash bids for hard red winter wheat were steady in the southern U.S. Plains on Thursday with drought levels retreating but cold weather raised concerns about crops. * A report issued Thursday by a consortium of federal and state...Tags: Agriculture, Arable Farming, Natural Disasters
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Rain eases drought for some, but not all
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Rain that moved across the Midwest in the past week has helped ease drought conditions for some farmers. The weekly drought monitor report from the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska was released...
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Jack Frost pays another visit to U.S. Plains wheat fields
Reuters* Freeze damage worse than expected * Texas/Oklahoma Panhandles and south Kansas affected * CWG weather group sees hit to 25 percent of HRW acres By Sam Nelson CHICAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - Freezing temperatures in the U.S. southwest Plains early on...Tags: Arable Farming, Natural Disasters, Weather, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Reports
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For India's drought-hit states, on-track monsoon may be too late
Reuters* Rains may not be enough to help some drought-hit states * Key sugar and cotton growing states suffering from drought * Risk that lower farm incomes will trim economic growth By Rajendra Jadhav JAMWADI, India, April 24 (Reuters) - India may be...Tags: Farms, Mumbai (India), Natural Disasters, Productivity, India
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Consumers, farmers seen boosting U.S. first-quarter growth
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth likely rebounded in the first quarter after almost stalling at the end of 2012 as Americans shrugged off higher taxes and stepped up spending, but the trend is likely temporary. Gross domestic product...Tags: Economic Indicator, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Gross Domestic Product, Finance, Inventories
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