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Aquaculture, including production of catfish, shrimp and other products offer farmers new opportunities to diversify operations. Articles will detail the challenges and opportunities of these endeavors.
Most Recent News in Aquaculture
  • May 10, 2012
    Article

    NFU encourages judicious use of livestock antibiotics

    In early May, National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President of Government Relations Chandler Goule discussed antibiotic use in animal agriculture during a presentation at a national stakeholder meeting hosted by the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Washington, D.C....More
  • May 10, 2012
    Article

    Pluses of forage-fed beef

    Cattle producers attending a field day at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station on May 5 heard about the advantages and challenges of raising forage-fed cattle....More
  • May 9, 2012
    Article

    Summer forages field day set for May 31 in Franklinton, Louisiana

    In addition to celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, LSU AgCenter scientists and specialists will present ways to improve pasture at a forage field day at the Southeast Research Station in Franklinton, Louisiana, on May 31....More
  • May 8, 2012
    Article

    Early hay cutting some consolation following 2011 drought

    “Crazy” is the word champion hay producer Jamey Styles used to describe the 2012 growing season as he prepared to hit the field with his baler....More
  • May 8, 2012
    Article

    Ground beef gets ‘raw deal’ in media

    A Mississippi State University meat scientist is describing recent media reports as irresponsible journalism that casts a shadow over established practices that make certain ground beef products healthier and safer....More
  • May 8, 2012
    blog

    An eminent domain fight, a Pigford sign-up deadline and catfish inspections

    Folks tend to get upset when land they own is forcefully taken over by outside interests claiming eminent domain. Government projects, infrastructure needs, and economic health may be legitimate reasons to invoke the law but it doesn’t leave those whose lands are taken any less aggrieved. And what if it isn’t the government that takes your land or land-use rights, but a private company?...More
  • May 8, 2012
    Article

    Large Animal Emergency Rescue Seminar May 22

    The Extension Service offices of Fayette and Shelby counties in Tennessee will be holding a Large Animal Emergency Rescue Seminar May 22....More
  • May 8, 2012
    Article

    Show-Me-Select heifer sale sets record prices

    A record-high price of $3,400 for an individual Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer was set at the spring sale at the Fruitland, Mo., Livestock Auction, May 5....More
  • May 3, 2012
    Article

    Two May sales set for Show-Me-Select heifers

    Spring sales will be held May 5, 1 p.m., at the Fruitland (Mo.) Livestock Auction, and May 18, 7 p.m., at the Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo....More
  • May 1, 2012
    Article

    Clipping for wildlife: a great management tool

    Among the easiest and most used wildlife management tools are clipping, mowing or bush hogging....More
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