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Cover story: Aubrac, the French cattle that grow well on forage
“The Aubrac stay in condition real easy on grass,” Bob Schelhaas said. “Usually when you turn cattle out on grass, they will probably lose condition some, but Aubrac actually gained condition from what they were in the yard.”...more>>
• Making sure the beef story is properly portrayed
• Camp helps youth learn the dairy showmanship ropes
Opinion Land Minds | Letters to the Editor | Commentary | Farm & Food File
Land Minds: Additives, schmadditives
A special treat in listening to George Rehm — a longtime University of Minnesota Extension agronomist, now retired — is his remarkable candor. Without the “political restraints” of being on the U of M payroll, he thrives on “telling it like it is.”...more>>
• Farm and Food File: Analyzing the farm bill’s 'framework' shaky
• Farm and Food File: Chickens coming home to roost
Home & Afield Ace of Spades | The Yield | Bookworm Sez | Cookbook Corner | Readers' Retreat | The Outdoors
The Back Porch: Three young people changing the lives of so many
Is it really possible to fulfill your lifetime dreams? Is graduation really the launching pad to greater heights and the ability to help solve societal problems?...more>>
• Ace of Spades: Rhubarb can be replanted throughout growing season
• Cookbook Corner: There's nothing bland about these soy recipes
Money/Markets Grain Outlook | Grain Angles | Livestock Angles | Farm Programs | Wealth Choices | Pork Professor
Grain Outlook: Planting delays bearish for beans
On-going developments in the Argentina situation have had old crop beans on a roller coaster. Early in the week, there were indications that two or three soybean vessels' destinations had been switched from the United States to Argentina and prices plummeted. ...more>>
• Grain Outlook: Dollar recovery puts pressure on soy
• Livestock Angles: Meats show strength in April
Ag Across America
Higher costs may force industry to downsize nation's cow herd
Speaking to cattlemen at a Kansas State University field day, K-State Economist James Mintert outlined forces at work in the beef industry and discussed how they may impact producers....more>>
• Just Past the City Limits: Pig roast
• College beating record fuel prices with vegetable oil
Nuts & Bolts
Russia allows for importation of U.S. livestock
The United States will begin exporting breeding cattle, bovine embryos; breeding, fattening and slaughter swine; and breeding and sport horses to Russia....more>>
• Schafer announces purchases of up to $50 million in pork products
• Spring truck weight restrictions will end statewide in May
COMMUNITY & DISCUSSION FORUMS
Calendar of Events
Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
May 10-11
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo
Info: Minnesota’s premier fiber festival; log on to www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org

Minnesota Foundation for Responsible Animal Care Quarterly Meeting
May 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Minnesota Zoo Wells Farm Family Farm, Apple Valley
Info: Must RSVP by 5 p.m. May 12 to DianaW1123@aol.com, Dean.Treangen@state.mn.us or (952) 431-9579

Rivers and History Weekend
May 17-18
Upper Sioux Agency State Park, Granite Falls
Info: Family-centered event; canoe the area rivers, camp out and learn of the region’s rich history; log on to www.curemnriver.org or call (877) 269-2873
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