Beef producers go against the grain
Marvin De Blauw and a small coalition push grass fed beef in a market dominated by grain fed cattle. Grass finishing costs more time and money but appeals to health minded buyers, while critics cite slower production and higher prices. Nebraska industry figures defend hormones and antibiotics as safety tools, noting modest violation rates in USDA testing and potential omega-3 benefits from grass diets.
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DeBlauw
United States
Mike Fitzgerald
Nebraska
USDA
Sallie Atkins
Nebraska Beef Council
Europe
Terry Gompert
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cooperative Extension
Ted Slanker
Bernard Livestock fuels niche pork market near Dubuque
Bernard Livestock Inc in Bernard, Iowa, operates a buying station 15 miles south of Dubuque, handling 1000 to 1500 hogs weekly for sale to diverse buyers. Manager Leroy Pawlenty arranges daily load pickups, matching hogs by weight and fat content to packers, serving small to mid sized producers within a 60 mile radius amid a shift from cash to consumer driven pork markets.
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John Noonan
Bernard Livestock Inc
Bernard
Dubuque
Midwest
Bernard (Ap
Leroy Pawlenty
Pawlenty
Dubuque County
FDI, Foods Inc
John Morrell & Co
Bernard Livestock
Locally grown food tops organics in study findings
A University of Georgia economist reports consumers pay a premium for locally grown foods over organic options, citing freshness and support for local farmers. The analysis highlights regional dynamics in north central states and notes safety fears, agroterrorism concerns, and diesel savings from shorter distribution.
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Iowa
University of Georgia
Luanne Lohr
U.S
USDA
Ers
Usda.gov
Lohr
Iowa State University
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Milk protein used to make edible coating films
Milk protein casein is extracted under high pressure with carbon dioxide to create edible, water resistant films for dairy products and packaging. Developed by Peggy Tomasula of USDA ARS in Wyndmoor, the coating could be used on cheese cottage cheese or yogurt and may include flavorings vitamins or minerals.
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Indiana
Iinois
Michigan
Lohr
U.S
Europe
Japan
European Union
Trees for Acreages Conference set for Tama Hall August 31
Iowa groups sponsor the Trees for Acreages Conference at Hawkeye Community College Tama Hall Tama on August 31 from 8 30 a m to 4 50 p m Registration before August 20 is 10 per person and 20 after For information contact Paul Wray at 515 294 1168 or email phwiwiastate edu. Northeast Iowa Great River Graziers hold a pasture walk August 21 at 1 pm near Decorah Discuss Grimstad’s new heefherd system warm season planting improved bluegrass pasture a watering system and grass legume planting. Reach the farm north of the Highways 9 52 intersection then Oneota Road to Twin Springs Road enter at 2112 on the 911 sign. Lisa Lefebvre of Fairfax elected to 2002 03 State 4 H Council representing southeast Iowa. Gazette News Services
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Iowa Tree Farm Committee
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa Dnr Bureau of Forestry
The
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Iowa Woodland Owners Association
Hawkeye Community College
Tama Hall
E. Orange Rd
Paul Wray
Stad Farm
Grimstad
Decorah
Oneota
Twin Springs
Fairfax
Lisa Lefebvre
Iowa
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