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2011 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences Slated for March 8-11

(CLIVE, IA) The Iowa Pork Producers Association has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension swine specialists to host regional conferences March 8-11.

Farmers Encouraged to Focus on Safety While Working in, around Grain Bins

(LINCOLN, NE) Injuries and fatalities involving entry into grain bins and other grain storage facilities reached new highs in 2010 – with 52 cases being reported nationwide through November 2010, half of which ended with a fatality. Of those 52 cases, 35 occurred on farms.

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Will Not Seek Re-Election

(LINCOLN, NE) - Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation President Keith Olsen announced Feb. 10 that he will not seek re-election as president of Farm Bureau when his current term expires in December.

Iowa Farm Bureau Applauds Branstad

(WEST DES MOINES, IA) Iowa Farm Bureau members support many aspects of Governor Branstad's $6.1 billion budget, starting with the $160 million in direct property tax relief to Iowans, an issue that Farm Bureau members have sought from previous administrations and legislatures.

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