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Kroner crunch

The Danish government has famously asked voters to say "Yes" to the euro before and ended up red-faced, to the delight of Eurosceptics all over the continent. (original story)

Oregon gives boost to Western birds - Statesman Journal

Oregon gives boost to Western birdsStatesman Journal, OR - 19 minutes ago"Previously we did some translocations that weren't as much a reintroduction as it was a genetic augmentation to the Yakama Training Center population. ... (original story)

Milo the New Corn for Pigs?

US - Many central US swine producers in recent years switched to a corn-based diet for their stock. That decision may now need to change. (original story)

Europe's Pig Industry Resembles a Plane

EU - "Regulations are good for politicians but not for the farmers," said Detlef Breuer, manager of German pig farmers' organisation ISN, at Danish agricultural show Agromek. (original story)

Producers Spurred to Re-Think Feeding Programs

CANADA - Researchers with the Prairie Swine Centre are encouraging swine producers to take a second look at their feeding programs in order to find additional cost savings, writes Bruce Cochrane. (original story)

Liquid Manure: How Much is Too Much?

US - There is a limit on liquid manure or open lot effluent that can be land applied to fields that will be planted to soybeans next spring. (original story)

Illumina Launches Infinium HD Human660W-Quad BeadChip for ... - MarketWatch

Illumina Launches Infinium HD Human660W-Quad BeadChip for ...MarketWatch - 33 minutes ago... and gene expression markets, and we expect to enter the market for molecular diagnostics. Our customers include leading genomic research centers, ... (original story)

'Heart of a Dog' unleashed at SSU - Sonoma State Star

'Heart of a Dog' unleashed at SSUSonoma State Star, CA - 1 hour ago"[It addresses] the scientific field of genetics and whether humanity should really be tinkering with nature with cloning and genetic engineering," said ... (original story)

Selective Testing - Walrus Magazine

Selective TestingWalrus Magazine, Canada - 5 hours agoAnd Genome Canada, a not-for-profit organization with a mandate from the federal government to encourage genomics research, is pumping tens of millions of ... (original story)

Feed Prices Threatening Pork Industry Globally

GLOBAL - Pork producers across the world, including the British Pig Executive (BPEX), have joined forces to tackle the threat to the industry posed by rocketing feed prices. Representatives of major national pork bodies met at the 4th International Meat Secretariat (IMS) World Pork Conference in Nan... (original story)

USGC: US DDGS More Than Just Livestock Feed

US - From a fish farm in Vietnam to a pet shop in Mexico, US distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), a co-product of U.S. ethanol production, has been making inroads into non-traditional feed markets such as aquaculture (fish farming), while showing potential in others sectors like pet fo... (original story)

Pharmacists remain in short supply - News & Observer

Pharmacists remain in short supplyNews & Observer, NC - 21 minutes ago"That's why I went into the profession," said Olson, who left a career as a training specialist in biotechnology to enter pharmacy school. ... (original story)

Edge Communications, Inc. Unveils New Website and Blog - MarketWatch

Edge Communications, Inc. Unveils New Website and BlogMarketWatch - 5 minutes ago... to companies in fields as varied as online marketing, e business, social media, computer hardware and software, and biotechnology/life sciences. ... (original story)

Ross vows he is back - The West Australian

Ross vows he is backThe West Australian, Australia - 4 hours agoa I believe in my ability, Ia ve got the right genetics and Ia ve got the right attitude and dedication - therea s no reason I cana t be up with the best in the ... (original story)

Zimfo Bytes

Lindsay Hill, of the Buckeye Ag Radio Network/ABN Radio, was elected NAFB National Vice President. She will be part of the 2009 Officer team that includes President Pam Jahnke, of WTDY/Q106 Radio, and President-Elect Greg Akagi, of WIBW/Kansas Ag Network. Click here for a complete list of officers a... (original story)





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