Daily News Update, Dec. 5, 2007

K-State: Feeding distiller’s grains causes E. coli to spike
Testing has shown the prevalence of E. coli 0157 is about twice as high in cattle fed distiller's grain compared with those cattle that are fed a diet lacking the ethanol byproduct. "This is a very interesting observation and is likely to have profound implications in food safety..." more
 

Group files suit to stop proposed area wind farms
A nine-member environmental group, which includes the politically powerful Armstrong and King ranches, filed suit Tuesday demanding it be allowed to intervene in and possibly stop construction of two giant wind farms in Kenedy County. more
 

Senate approves Peru Trade Agreement
For U.S. cattle producers, the improved access provided in this agreement could amount to roughly $15 million per year. more
 

Texas crop and weather report (12-4-07)
Winter pasture across the state is "very short" due to lack of rainfall. Lack of wheat pasture has softened prices for lightweight calves that have "nowhere to go..." more
 

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