Fall lambing in sheep may be achieved by light and hormones
USDA scientists at the Dubois Idaho sheep station use artificial light and melatonin to reset the sheep's breeding cycle so ewes can breed in off months. FitzGerald notes current off-season births reach 60 to 70 percent in some flocks, potentially expanding lamb markets year round pending FDA approval.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
James A. Fitzgerald
Agricultural Research Magazine
Fitzgerald
USDA
Dubois
Idaho
John N. Stellflug
Stellflug
Food and Drug Administration
Atlantic Dairy Co op marks 1st anniversary with focus on milk prices
Atlantic Dairy Cooperative’s 70th annual meeting in Lancaster Pa addressed marketing, prices, financial stability and legislation. General Manager Dr. Paul E Hand and President Robert B McSparran outlined merger gains, projected yearly production of 3.5 billion pounds, equity growth to about 20 million, and over order premiums secured by RCMA and MACMMA for Class I milk.
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Atlantic Dairy Cooperative
Lancaster
Inter- State Milk Producers Cooperative
Lehigh Valley Farmers
Atlantic
Paul E. Hand
Robert B. McSparran
Hand
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Evan L. Fineman
Finemar
Lehigh
Fineman
Mr. Hand
Middle
New York
New Jersey
Macmma
RCMA
China slows as agricultural exports lose pace
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports China's rapid agricultural expansion has slowed to a moderate rate, with per capita consumption rising faster than production. China is expected to shift toward processed goods like beer and canned foods to compete internationally, while U.S. agricultural exports rose by 1.6 billion dollars in value and 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year.
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Washington
China
United States
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department
U.S
Agriculture calendar highlights Maryland events in December and beyond
The Frederick News-Post Ag Calendar lists upcoming farm group activities with deadlines and venues. December entries include Maryland Hampshire Sheep Breeders Association meeting in Thurmont, Soil Conservation District awards banquet in Frederick, and various Grange, Dairy, and agribusiness gatherings through January and February.
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Hampshire Sheep Breeders Association
Mountain Gate
Thurmont
Frederick County
Sheep Breezers
Catoctin
Carroll Manor
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Frederick County Agribusiness
Sheraton Inn-Frederick
Central Maryland
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Isoacids For Dairy Cows Milk Gain Feasibility
Dairy producers consider isoacids to boost rumen acidity and bacterial activity. A calcium salt product costs about 25 cents per cow daily with a 225 day feeding window. Break-even requires roughly 2.15 pounds more milk daily, while higher responses could yield better returns. Net profit hinges on milk price, health, and management.
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Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
Maryland Holstein Co
Sheraton
Kenneth Wisner
H.B. Duvall, Inc
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Magnum
Magnum Performance
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