CATTLE CREATIONS

Aug 14 2018 Everyone Knows Butter Comes from Cows, but Did You Know Cows Can Come from Butter? Interesting look at the "how to" of a number of state fair traditions, in this case, Illinois'. hashtag#butter hashtag#fairs hashtag#funfacts https://lnkd.in/gjep_gR How... more ›

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NO TRUCE IN SIGHT, BUT NOT ALL BAD NEWS ON THE TRADE BATTLEFRONT

Aug 14 2018 Notwithstanding the current apparent static state of ongoing trade skirmishes and battles, we are still participating in a world market. This is very encouraging; if nothing else, it will allow additional time to sort out both tariff and non-tariff barriers... more ›

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WORLD PORK EXPO - On my way

Jun 1 2016 I'll be at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines next week from Tuesday through Friday. I'd be delighted to hear from anyone in my network going to be there, and will be available to say "hi", grab refreshments or a sandwich, etc. Feel free to let me know your... more ›

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Airport No. 3?

Apr 25 2016 After years of dormancy, Gary is now positioned to actually start taking on some aspects of Chicago's Third Airport. To be sure there is far yet to go, but these developments now put a capital "P" on its potential.Chicago's Third Airport more ›

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Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care

Apr 11 2016 It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after a rainstorm. Add flooding to the mix and... more ›

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APHIS Revises Animal Export Regs

Jan 20 2016 The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA has today posted new final rules for the exportation of live animals from the United States. making export health certification more streamlined. Details on New Export Rules: more ›

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H5N2 - Glimmer of Good News for Wisconsin

Jun 9 2015 The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announces the release of three avian flu control zone quarantines in Jefferson County. http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIDATCP/2015/06/09/file_attachments/397290/06.09.... more ›

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Piglet Losses Show Significant Decline

May 14 2015 This is really good news for the hog industry, and demonstrates how well breeders and producers have improved bio-security. more ›

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Food and Ag Products - Key Growth Areas for International Trade

May 4 2015 The US Trade Representative recently published its 2015 National Trade Estimate Report, underscoring the efforts expended to promote US agricultural exports through leveling of the playing fields. There are some very encouraging, real results. It is easy to... more ›

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