State moves to curb mad cow risk in cattle feed
Kansas lawmakers debate a bill to empower officials to seize contaminated cattle feed and levy civil fines up to 1000 per case. Lisa Taylor of the Kansas Department of Agriculture said the move strengthens meat and bone meal enforcement to support federal action and protect local producers.
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Ottawa Co op bans animal derived proteins in feeds
The Ottawa Co op announces voluntary ban on ruminant derived meat and bone meal in feeds and confirms it stopped using such materials in 1997 when BSE rules began. Officials say alternatives exist and the measure aligns with stricter US safeguards. Kansas ag notes federal oversight and proposed SB 334 to aid seizure of noncompliant feeds.
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Castens to be honored as master farm couple
Jeff and Joyce Casten of Quenemo will be named Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker on March 23 at the Holiday Inn in Manhattan. Nominated by the local Extension Council, they run a diversified Osage County crop operation with four daughters, adopting cost control, large equipment, and farm family values amid weather and market uncertainties. Joyce returned to teaching while helping on the farm. Jeff travels to conferences shaping a future-ready operation.
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Overbrook Livestock Prices and Kansas Corn Study
Rain and mud slowed cattle run at Overbrook Livestock Commission on February 27. Slaughter cows steady to up by one dollar. high dressing cows 48 to 54. bulk cows 38 to 45. bulls 48 to 58. In Garnett, Kansas the fourth annual Kansas Corn Quality Study rated 2000 crop as US 1 or US 2 yellow corn, high quality with notable protein, oil, and starch, according to Kansas Corn Commission chair Ken McCauley.
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Marketing program a sorghum success
A Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission plan to certify sorghum targets buyers and growers for premium prices. A pet food maker will buy Certified Pet Food Sorghum and a health food firm will buy Certified Specialty Sorghum as part of new categories. John Ratzlaff notes rising interest in sorghum.
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Grim Farm Price Outlook From FAPRI Report
The Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute at Missouri University projects a drop in net farm income from 45.4 billion to 36.3 billion in 2002. Crop prices are expected to fall about 20 percent from 1995–99 levels while expenses rise. cattle prices may stay strong through 2003. Corn averages 2.05 a bushel, soybeans 4.53, hogs retreat to 1998 levels, and corn acres may drop 1.5 million to 76 million as land shifts to soybeans amid higher energy costs.
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