Local News
Todays Agriculture Exhibit Drew Positive FeedbackTodays Agriculture Exhibit Drew Positive Feedback

An almost full-sized barn inside the Pennsylvania Farm Show pulled positive reactions from visitors about animal care and well-being.
Dairy Price Outlook Continues To Slip
Beginning Farmers: Hone Your Know-how
Farm Credit Awards $30,500 To Northeast Farm Programs
Hot Gas Leasing Issues On Fridays Burner
Todays Agriculture Exhibit Drew Positive Feedback
Livestock News
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research ProjectUC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project

The University of California, Davis, is participating in a large-scale research effort aimed at preventing potentially fatal illnesses linked to E. coli bacteria.
Better Beef Sales: Beef Up Knowledge at the Meat Case
Cattlemens College Will Present Wide Range of Topics
USDA Awards E. coli Research Grant
NPPC, NCBA Says New Legislation Backed by UEP, HSUS Dangerous
UC Davis Researchers Partner in Beef E. coli Research Project
National News
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens ConventionProposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens Convention

Consensus seems to be that DOL announcement is a good first step but that rule needs to be scraped. (Video)
Cattlemens Beef Board Approves Changes to Bylaws
NBB Working for Tax Credit Renewal, Higher RFS
Senators Are Pressing for Approval of XL Pipeline
MF Global Bankruptcy Drives New Protections
Proposed Child Labor Law Addressed at Cattlemens Convention
Exclusives
The Great Raw Milk DebacleThe Great Raw Milk Debacle

Amish farmer in court, fighting for his rights; Study cites raw milk risks.
Need To Cook Up A Better Recordkeeping Recipe?
The Great Raw Milk Debacle
Corn Illustrated
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This SpringAdd The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring

What you add in the tank can make difference between fair and good control of weeds.
If You Haven't Heard About Cover Crops, You Will Soon!
Will Sagging Grain Prices Make Those Who Paid High Cash Rent Uneasy?
Run Numbers, Seek Plenty Of Results Before Changing Practices
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring
Farm Progress Blogs
Nor' east Thinkin'Nor' east Thinkin' 
Will we learn enough from the Great Recession or Great Reality Check (our most recent mistakes) to avoid repeating them for at least one generation?
My Generation - the BlogMy Generation - the Blog 
The author of the story that launched degree-gate simply can't answer any questions. Today.
Farmer Iron - the BlogFarmer Iron - the Blog Read latest updates on Twitter
Reviving an extinct farm brand may be an interesting idea, but it is rare.
Rural LivingRural Living 
It's a good time to consider installing a tornado shelter if you don't have one.
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
News on Russian export duties on hold, while markets wait for latest jobs numbers in the U.S. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Delays in key decisions leave markets lacking direction and motivation, ahead of potentially volatile action on Friday.  Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Bid-ask spread parked at $6, thin volume could bring wide swings in cash hog prices.