UI Extension Releases New Bulletin on Lawn Care

Univeristy of Idaho Extension publications has recently released BULLETIN  875,  "Lawn Care in Short-Season, High-Altitude Zones".  It is available on-line (only) at: http://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edComm/pdf/BUL/BUL0875.pdf

Free Poultry Health Webinar November 5

Space is limited.  To register, go to

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/706836102

for more information go to:

http://healthybirds.usda.aphis.gov/

Latest Alfalfa Variety Information Available

The latest edition of the the Nation Alfalfa and Forage Association flyer comparing alfalfa varieties for fall dormancy, winter hardiness, insect resistance and disease resistance is now available.  The flyer can be found on the associations website, at the address below.

http://alfalfa.org/pdf/2011NAFAVarietyLeaflet_small.pdf

Roving slaughter trailers blaze new path for meat processing

By Candace Krebs

Ag Journal
October 19, 2010

FT. COLLINS, Colo - Livestock are routinely trucked to slaughter plants. Now agricultural leaders are looking into whether another option would be for mobile slaughter trailers to travel to them.

The idea has people talking around the country.

"At the National State Departments of Agriculture Convention recently, this topic came up more than once," said John Stulp, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture. "I really think it's a niche that can grow."

Canola on its way to becoming a first-class crop

Winter canola might soon be the crop of choice for Pacific Northwest farmers, thanks to studies by an ARS agronomist and others who have shown that, with slightly different management practices, this annual plant can be used to control weeds, supplement animal feed, and even produce biodiesel. (10/12) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/101012.htm

Tester Seeks to Amend Food Safety Bill

By Molly Priddy
Flathead Beacon
October 4, 2010

Montana's U.S. Sen. Jon Tester introduced an amendment to exempt certain small farm operations from regulations in the upcoming Food Safety Bill.

S.D. must build animal research center

Rounds: S.D. must build animal research center [edited]
Input sought from experts in industry
Kelly Thurman
The Argus Leader
September 29, 2010

A new biotech animal research facility could be in the future for South Dakota.

Gov. Mike Rounds announced Tuesday his intentions to build such a facility in the state during the Livestock Biotech Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

The summit is the first national industrywide conference on genetically engineered animal technologies and drew about 200 people from as far as South Korea and New Zealand.

"Because biotech is so important in creating disease-free animals, South Dakota is taking the first steps in building a new biotech animal research facility," Rounds said.