May 2013
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U.S. Tightens COOL Labeling, Meets Deadline →
The U.S. tightened country-of-origin labeling provisions to specify where animals are born, raised and slaughtered
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Farmers Shoulder Nearly $17B in Losses in 2012 →
Before farmers received a single dime in crop insurance indemnity payments, they shouldered $12.7 billion in losses as part of their deductibles to crop insurance policies
Prayers go out to everyone affected by the...
Stay safe and God’s speed.
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“The biggest troublemaker you’ll ever have to deal with watches you from...”
– Farmer Wisdom
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Monsanto →
Supreme Court rules in favor of patent rights in Bowman v. Monsanto biotechnology suit.
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ironstein asked: Hey, just came across your page and was wondering where you are from? North America?
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Tell me your thoughts!
There has been a big push for GMO food labeling in grocery retailers nation wide. The California bill lost at the polls and I just got word that Montana is pushing for it.
If you remember, COOL (country of origin labeling) was determined to be unethical and would put certain other countries at a disadvantage.
Do you think the GMO bill is the same and puts certain producers at an unfair...
April 2013
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Word of first fire in Montana.
Just northeast of Livingston, MT- it started about 10pm on Friday. It has taken about 300 miles, but is thought to be well contained.
I hope this is not a sign of what is to come this summer.
Welcome new followers!!!!
I’ve gotten quite a few new followers in the past couple of days and thought I’d drop you all a note!
I’m so glad you decided to follow me here- if there is anything that you’d like to read about or a question you want me to throw out to the masses just let me know!!
We are entering that crazy time of year of planting and branding! And not too far down the road (I hope!)...
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Opinion: What the 'ag gag' bills mean to my farm →
Ryan Goodman is a generational rancher from Arkansas with a degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University. He is currently pursuing a Masterâs degree at the University of Tennessee, studying beef cattle management.
What do you think?
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Just back from the first branding of the year...
And it seems that I always forget how strong calves are! I’m soar, bruised and exhausted.
I love every second of it.
America has made a big push to stop “commercial”...
There has to be room for both. In an idealist world we could decentralize our food system, but point out to me the 2 million(+) people that would have to go with out food and I’ll let them know they no longer get to eat. And another thing to remember is that we make commercial Ag out to be bad guys, but they are really just family farmers trying to make a living, and I have never met a...
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Here is a question for you:
America has made a big push to stop “commercial” agriculture and start supporting locally grown product.
Do you think there is a place in this world for both? Submit your opinions!
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Farm Bureau Sending Farm Bill to Capitol Hill
Today the Farm Bureau will send it’s proposed Farm Bill to D.C. This bill contains a mix of safety net and risk management options for producers that will save the government about $23 billion compared to continuing with the current farm bill.
The proposal’s aim is to:
Offers farmers a choice of program options.
Protects and strengthens the federal crop insurance program and does...
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“If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try...”
– Friday Farmer Wisdom
March 2013
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It's National Ag Day!
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Get your NAP by Friday!
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) applications for coverage close tomorrow by FSA office closing dates.
It covers most crops that are not covered by an insurance policy- THIS INCLUDES GRAZING LAND AND HAY FIELDS.
If you think it’s going to be another really dry year and you’ll have at least a 50% loss on your acres, go into your county FSA office and get it covered!...
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“Rural America has to lead itself out of the issues it faces rather than fight as...”
– Bruce Vincent
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Let me know what you think!
So I was tossing this idea around in my head while listening to the noon Ag report for my state- let me know what you think. Make suggestions on how to improve on it.
So I really think it is important that every producer’s opinion on agriculture get heard. What if I was to make a bi weekly (or even monthly post) about a hot topic in agriculture and then ask for you guys send in your...
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megumiroberts asked: Great blog! Keep up the good work!
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“Your fences need to be horse high, pig tight and bull strong”
– Farmer Wisdom
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It's National Ag Safety Week!
Standing in the bucket of the tractor, lifted off the ground to fix the hay elevator is safe right?
I know we all don’t follow everything to a T (because let’s face it- if we can fix it with bailing twine then it’ll hold till the grandkids take over) lets take extra care this year to prevent on farm accidents.
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February 2013
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