FDA approves antimicrobial feed grants to study use and dosages
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has been awarded two $250,000 grants by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help target and define durations of use for certain medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in the feed of food-producing animals.
Some banks hesitant to make loans toward hemp harvesting
COTATI, Calif. — Growing hemp for cannabidiol (CBD) oil and fiber might now be legal in the United States, but many banks are still hesitant to make loans for harvesting equipment and possibly processing equipment.
Weather remains an underlying factor in today’s trade, mainly the recent storm that moved through the Upper Plains. This brought heavy snows to the region, with parts of North Dakota seeing close to 3 feet. Much colder temperatures have settled in across the region as well, bringing an end to the growing season.
Dairy industry sees some good signs in trade talks
Trade remains a volatile issue with the seemingly never ending dispute with China. President Trump meets with President Xi Jinping in Chile next month but there appears to be an agreement on Phase 1 which has halted additional tariffs.
Analysts: Uncertainty on China gives markets ‘headline fatigue'
MCHENRY, Ill. — The commodities market is looking for something tangible in trade negotiations with China to create excitement and potentially raise prices, two Allendale, Inc. analysts recently pointed out.
Now the best time for seeding bedding plants, for the spring
The Sleeping Frog Moon was new on Oct. 27. Now that moon waxes throughout the week, entering its second quarter at 5:23 a.m. on Nov. 5. The moon reaches apogee (its position farthest from Earth) at 3:37 a.m. on Nov. 7.
Creative twist on carvings for Halloween decorations
When it comes to Halloween, carving the same pumpkin designs each year can become routine. This year, save a pumpkin and carve your spooky masterpiece into a watermelon instead.
Kentucky girl picking up fans all around the world
Okay – I must admit, as much as I love country music, the bluegrass genre is probably my favorite. I’ve played it for years and always get a pick-me-up when I’m around great bluegrass musicians.
Good time of year to break out soup pot for hot gumbo
Every once in a while it becomes absolutely necessary for me to fix a big pot of hot gumbo. This is sort of an expensive recipe, but when you consider that it cures flat feet, grows hair on bald heads, and relieves the pain of arthritis, it sort of seems absolutely worth whatever the cost.
