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Does 'liberty' mean cage free?

RADFORD, Va. — The “Livestock liberty” cover story (Agweek, Feb. 20) was well written. Thank you. We moved out of California a year and a half ago because the state is just simply out of control.

By Dannielle Romeo , April 09, 2012

Who are the Baers?

The Baer brothers are major players in a shrinking livestock sector in the Red River Valley region.

By Mikkel Pates , February 20, 2012

UEP defends deal with HSUS

Will Wal-Mart-style marketing be the reason if a proposed standard on laying egg cages becomes federal law, and part of the farm bill? Gene Gregory, president and CEO of United Egg Producers, says yes, eggs are a commodity and large producers that sell to big customers such as Wal-Mart need to move across state lines without a patchwork of rules.

By Mikkel Pates , February 20, 2012

Livestock Liberty?

Livestock Liberty? LAKE PARK, Minn. — Amon Baer has one thing to say about amendments to the 2012 farm bill where Congress would dictate exactly — to the square inch — how big his egg laying cages must be. It is part of a deal brokered by the United Egg Producers leaders and the Humane Society of the United States, ostensibly to prevent state-by-state laws that undermine the egg industry. “Kill it,” Baer says of the proposed law.

By Mikkel Pates , February 20, 2012

USDA, Justice Department will continue to collaborate on next steps for proposed GIPSA rule

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department will continue to advise the Agriculture Department on the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s rewrite of the rule governing the Packers and Stockyards Act, outgoing Assistant Attorney General Christine Varney said July 12.

By Jerry Hagstrom , July 18, 2011

More bad eggs

WASHINGTON (AP) — A half-billion eggs have been recalled in the nationwide investigation of a salmonella outbreak that Friday expanded to include a second Iowa farm. More than 1,000 people have already been sickened and the toll of illnesses is expected to increase.

August 21, 2010

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Letter: Leave farming to farmers

Thanks to the City Council for turning down Bill Gossman’s request to raise chickens in New London. Bill, let us farmers do the farming. Don’t “horn in” on our turf — or should I say don’t “Leghorn” in on our turf!

June 02, 2010

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Minnesota mayor’s request to raise chickens denied

NEW LONDON, Minn. – New London Mayor Bill Gossman will not be allowed to keep five laying hens in a backyard chicken coop.

By By Carolyn Lange, Forum Communications Co. , May 20, 2010

Chickens get the cold shoulder

There won’t be any backyard chickens in West Fargo anytime soon.

By Kristen M. Daum , May 18, 2010

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West Fargo ponders request to allow residential chickens

A request to allow chickens in residential areas of West Fargo has the potential to ruffle feathers, but proponents said it would promote sustainable living in the city on the grow. The question now: How much free range - if any - will the city given them?

By Kristen Daum , May 05, 2010

TFC Poultry plans open house Saturday

TFC Poultry in Ashby continues to expand – and invites the public to celebrate its success.

April 09, 2010

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Humane Society want hens uncaged, releases videos

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Humane Society of the United States released videos Wednesday that they say show animal-welfare violations at four egg farms in Iowa, the nation’s top egg-producing state.

By Michael J. Crumb , April 08, 2010

Poultry workshop to be in Lamberton

Poultry workshop to be in Lamberton LAMBERTON — University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage will offer a poultry workshop for those currently producing poultry or interested in getting started.

By Daily Globe , March 09, 2010

Poultry workshops set this month in Hutchinson, Lamberton

FAIRMONT — University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage are offering three poultry workshops for those who are currently producing poultry or for those that are interested in getting started. The sites include Hutchinson and Lamberton. There is a cost to attend and registration is necessary. There will be CDs with the information presented and further materials for each attendee.

By Tribune News , March 06, 2010

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Dog, chicken share unlikely bond

Dog, chicken share unlikely bond FARWELL, Minn. – There’s a chicken in Farwell that is barking up the wrong tree. She’s madly in love with a dog.

By Jo Colvin , February 25, 2010

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