28. Farm equipment company survives by remaining flexible Highway 162 in Hollywood since 1974, and just the constant of that location would be testament enough to the company s resilience. It s clear from one look at the parts room and the outside lot at Herrington Equipment inc. that the company deals in tractors and farm equipment. Yet Herrington pointed to his father s example of being flexible to changing markets as the foundation of the company s success. In 1972, the company purchased Prine Supply co. in Hollywood and incorporated the...
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29. Farm Bureau Helps Sponsor DVD on Pork Career Opportunities It discusses new technology and includes case studies showing the economic multipliers in the industry and the environmental stewardship of the Nebraska Model for pork production. The DVD showcases the challenges and career opportunities in pork production. Copies of the DVD have been distributed to 133 ag education programs and 69 extension ag educators. Nebraska Farm Bureau is a financial sponsor of a new DVD made from portions of last fall s broadcast of The Nebraska Model Conference:...
Source • Southwest Nebraska News,NE •
30. Why Tainted Animal Feed Poses Little Threat to Humans FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Despite the massive recall of melamine-tainted pet food and numerous reports of dog and cat deaths, consumers really do have little to fear from the news that hogs and chickens sold to the public also ate the tainted feed, health experts say. FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Despite the massive recall of melamine-tainted pet food and numerous reports of dog and cat deaths, consumers really do have little to fear from the news that hogs and chickens sold...
Source • 6/22/2007 •
31. Dead hogs found in Raccoon River The DNR is currently interviewing local hog producers around the area for further information. Devil cult sacrifice, wave of UFO hog mutilations, or another hog cult ends in mass suicide? They don't want you to know the truth. Early reports said at least 50 hogs had been seen in the river. Roos estimated the hogs were dumped late last week due to the advanced state of decomposition. And third, which probably should be first, why don't all you well intentioned but uninformed readers quit...
Source • 6/19/2007 •
32. Pig Was a Monster, but He Wasn't Wild Cars Find a Car Sell Your Car Find a Dealer Auto Safety Tips Boat Crazy Find a boat List a boat JobNews Find a job Post a job HomeCenter Residential Home Search MoveCenter Apartments.com Health St Louis U Medical Moment Go Red for Women Free Classifieds are here! Fine Dining Deals Half-price menu deals 4 Your Town Pig Was a Monster, but He Wasn't Wild. Cars Find a Car Sell Your Car Find a Dealer Auto Safety Tips Boat Crazy Find a boat List a boat JobNews Find a job Post a job HomeCenter...
Source • 6/2/2007 •
33. Warsaw Riverfest set June 23 The day begins with flea markets and a car show setting up at 9 a. No other alcohol or coolers can be brought onto the park premises. Those coming for the day are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Sign in for the cardboard boat regatta at 10 a. In the afternoon the kids pedal tractor pull begins at 1 p. The volleyball tournament also begins at 1 p. News Warsaw Riverfest set June 23. Warsaw residents plan to enjoy one of their town's physical assets all day Saturday, June 23,...
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34. Protection plans for local produce Protection plans for local produce. Mr Plowman said there had been strong growth in the chicken, pork and red-meat industries as the intensive-livestock industry became more concentrated in SA. Greater focus will be placed on business and science innovation and product development, with a new food innovation centre developed at Regency TAFE with two employees. Mr Plowman said they were crucial as the Government tried to achieve 8 per cent annual growth in the value of finished food...
Source • Advertiser Adelaide,Australia •
35. Scots display degree of pig ignorance over farming It also found many were unaware of what foods were domestically produced, although about 60 per cent of food eaten is produced on British farms. It is claimed more than a fifth of adults (22 per cent) were unable to make the link between sausages and bacon starting off as cows and pigs on British farms. The results of the study come as dozens of farms across Scotland prepare to open their gates tomorrow to give the public a behind-the-scenes look, in an attempt to educate them about the...
Source • Scotsman,United Kingdom •
36. MRSA bug discovered in meat and livestock The bug, which can be passed on to humans and spread by them, is thought to be the product of intensive farming and the use of antibiotics to protect livestock. However, the UK's farming and food safety departments have carried out only very limited tests for its presence in livestock - and none at all in meat or among farmers. In what he calls a "worrying development" he said that farm animal MRSA was found in 40 per cent of pigs as well as some dairy cows and 13 per cent of calves. The...
Source • 6/25/2007 •
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