Endophyte in tall fescue harms gestating mares
Tall fescue covers vast U S pastures but most is infected with endophyte fungus causing abortion prolonged gestation thickened placenta dystocia agalactia and foal mortality. Removal from last 30 45 days of gestation reduces risks with veterinary support and colostrum.
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United States
Kansas
Farm price index unchanged as gains offset declines
Washington AP report shows the overall index of prices received by agricultural producers held steady from February to March. Gains for cattle tomatoes potatoes and sweet corn offset declines for hogs onions tobacco and wheat, while March 1993 prices were 5 percent higher driven by corn milk soybeans and oranges gains offseting declines for cattle celery tobacco and hogs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
A reader commentary notes DST starts at 2 a.m. Sunday with clocks moving forward. The letter mocks the change, urges readers to adjust Saturday night, and complains about lawmakers forcing the schedule. It jokes about Easter sunrise services being affected by the time shift.
USDA urges caution with Easter egg hunt
The U S Department of Agriculture warns Easter egg hunts risk salmonella from cracked shells and raw or undercooked eggs. Readiness steps include refrigerating eggs, washing hands, and using plastic eggs as a safe alternative.
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USDA
Ashington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Susan Conley
Department
Meat and Poultry Hotline
Conley
Mid-Am reports dip in sales despite higher milk handled
At the Mid-America Dairymen annual meeting officials reported 1993 sales of 1.83 billion dollars while milk handled rose to 8.9 billion pounds, up 236 million from 1992. The co op operates in 21 states including California and New Mexico and acquired Golden Cheese of California in 1993.
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Ice
Mid-America Dairymen
Ivan Strickler
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Strickler
Iola Area
S. Main
California
New Mexico
Golden Cheese of
Golden Cheese
Corona
Calif
David Alderman
Ottawa
Gary Hanman
Mid- Am
Portales
N.M
Bloomer
Wis
Mt. Vernon
Chillicothe
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