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J.R. Simplot and Caviness Beef to Build a $100m Beef Processing Plant Near Kuna
Jan 8, 2015J.R. Simplot Company and Caviness Beef Packers are planning to build a $100m beef processing plant near Kuna, in the US state of Idaho. To be spread over an area of around 300,000ft2, the proposed plant will be fully approved by spring of ...
Tags: beef industries, dairy, Agriculture
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Michigan Dairy Ambassadors Program Provides Youth Unique Leadership Opportunity
Mar 14, 2014The Michigan Dairy Ambassadors Program provides youth who are passionate about the dairy industry a unique leadership opportunity by offering trainings in agriculture advocacy and public relations. For many youth, what starts as a love ...
Tags: dairy industry, dairy, Agriculture, Food
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The Idaho House Is Now Ready for a Floor Vote
Feb 26, 2014The Idaho House is now ready for a floor vote that will likely send Senate Bill 1337 to Republican Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter for his signature. It would make trespassing and filming agricultural operations without permission of ...
Tags: ag-gag, HSUS, Idaho, Idaho Dairymen's Association
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The Quick-Moving "Agriculture Production Interference" Act
Feb 26, 2014UPDATE: After three and one-half hours of public hearing Thursday, Senate Bill 1337 was sent to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives by the Agriculture Affairs Committee with a "do pass" recommendation. The quick-moving ...
Tags: ag-gag, Idaho, Mercy for Animals, SB 1337
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A Sculpture Made From Nearly 1,000 Pounds of Butter Was Unveiled
Jan 6, 2014A sculpture made from nearly 1,000 pounds of butter was unveiled today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the show's iconic milkshake served by the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association. The sculpture, ...
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Walter Sees Issues That Producers Have Likely Never Faced Before
Oct 26, 2012After meeting with dozens of dairymen suffering financial distress, Walter sees issues that producers have likely never faced before. By Riley Walter, attorney In my last column, I commented on several observations about common ...