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Wednesday 01/25/2012
Grazing ConferenceDetails
Where:
Mt. Vernon, IL (Map)
When:
01/25/2012 - 01/27/2012
Description:
Heart of America Grazing Conference Holiday Inn, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 1/25 5:30 p.m.; 1/26 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ajmpu/hoa/ Topics being covered include the benefits of grazing and adding clover to pastures, mob grazing, role of novel fescues, grazing for parasite prevention, use of co-products in grazing programs, dairy grazing, pasture management, and cover crops. Registration is $35 per day per person or $50 for both days. Late registration paid after January 13 is $70. For more information or to register, download the brochure at: http://beef.osu.edu/Flyers/HOAGC2012.pdf
Thursday 01/26/2012
Dairy Grazing ConferenceDetails
Where:
Dalton (Map)
When:
01/26/2012 - 01/27/2012
Description:
North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference Buckeye Event Center, Dalton This two day program is full of information and opportunity to network with dairy graziers across Ohio and the Midwest. The cost for the conference is $45 for the two days. Registrations are due by January 18, 2012. For a brochure or more information, contact Leah Miller at Small Farm Institute, P.O. Box 214, Millersburg, OH; leah@smallfarminstitute.org.
Friday 01/27/2012
Ohio Power ShowDetails
Where:
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/30/2012
Description:
http://www.omeda.org/powershow/
Friday 01/27/2012
Farm Toy Collectibles ShowDetails
Where:
Columbus (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/29/2012
Description:
Ohio Expo Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission $2.00 (under 6 free with adult). For more information 941-228-1745.
Friday 01/27/2012
Ohio Maple Days WorkshopDetails
Where:
Fredericksburg (Map)
When:
01/27/2012 - 01/28/2012
Description:
Mennonite Christian Assembly Church, Fredericksburg 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 20, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: 330-263-3799.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Ohio Maple Days WorkshopDetails
Where:
Burton (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Joe J.S. Miller's Window Shop, Burton 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Educational sessions for maple producers. Sponsored by Ohio Maple Program of Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Pre-registration $30 by Jan. 20, includes lunch; admission $35 at the door, lunch not included. Information: 330-263-3799. Roundtable discussion to be held the night before.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Growing Up Wild Workshop for Early Childhood EducatorsDetails
Where:
Hamilton (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District, Hamilton 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. http://www.montgomeryswcd.org/ Workshop introducing curriculum that promotes and supports developmentally appropriate practices, with a wide range of options and teaching strategies, and both teacher and child-initiated learning experiences. Growing Up Wild incorporates nature play, math, language and literacy, and promotes healthy kids who are curious and imaginative. Please contact Kristen Lauer, Montgomery SWCD Education/Information Specialist, at (937) 854-7645, or email LauerK@mcohio.org for additional information. Registration is $10, and closes on January 20th, 2012.
Saturday 01/28/2012
Jersey Breeders Annual MeetingDetails
Where:
Plain City (Map)
When:
01/28/2012
Description:
Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City 10:30 a.m. Amish family style meal at noon. Tickets $16.50 adults, $8.00 children 6-12, under 6 free. Awards will be presented in the afternoon session. Juniors will be having their own separate meeting. Call 937-653-7085 for reservations by January 25, 2012.

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Corn Mar $6.4175 +0.0725
Corn May $6.4750 +0.0750
Corn Jul $6.5100 +0.0725
Soybeans Mar $12.1900 - 0.0375
Soybeans May $12.2850 - 0.0350
Soybeans Jul $12.3825 - 0.0350
Wheat Mar $6.4725 -0.0625
Wheat May $6.6175 -0.0500
Wheat Jul $6.7475 -0.0525
Soybean Meal Mar $322.2 - 1.4
Soybean Meal May $323.9 - 1.5
Soybean Meal Jul $326.4 - 1.4
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Live Cattle Feb $124.700 +0.150
Live Cattle Apr $128.450 +0.400
Live Cattle Jun $127.175 +0.675
Lean Hogs Feb $86.675 +0.725
Lean Hogs Apr $87.375 +0.575
Lean Hogs May $96.175 +0.775
Feeder Cattle Mar $154.600 +0.975
Feeder Cattle Apr $156.825 +0.900
Feeder Cattle May $157.650 +0.850
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PORK BELLIES - FROZEN Mar $120.500 +0.000
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MILK CLASS III Feb $16.64 +0.06
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