The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the Air Emissions Consent Agreement deadlines to allow more time for public comment and participation.
The comment period will be reopened from April 1 to May 2, 2005. Deadline for producer sign up has been extended to July 1, 2005.
Friday's USDA/Department of Justice "Competition in Agriculture Workshop," held in Ankeny, IA, was long on rhetoric, but surprisingly balanced regarding substantive issues. A wide range of opinions were expressed and the proceedings were far more orderly than most expected.
In addition to the number of recorded heat cycles before breeding and the gilt’s exposure to gestation stalls before breeding, there are additional management factors that affect gilt performance. Following are a few additional considerations:
