Four milk cows were successfully rescued from the barn; the rest of the herd was in pasture at the time. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Today's Front Page View P-R Frontpage: Click on the image of the Press-Republican frontpage to view our frontpage archives. A barn at the Windy Valley Farm owned by Ralph Evens caught fire at about 1:45 a. Saturday, Essex County fire officials said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Essex County...

What will they think of next to raise money in a pasture for the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Cancer Center? The 2007 Cattlemen's Ball is a near-sellout on a remote ranch in western Nebraska, where pure-bred Angus have the run of the place - except for Saturday from 10 a. What will they think of next to raise money in a pasture for the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Cancer Center? The 2007 Cattlemen's Ball is a near-sellout on a remote ranch in western...

Susan Keller, the state veterinarian, said the requirements for cattle from Montana include a health certificate and identification number. Cattle and bison 18 months or older that are capable of reproducing must have tested negative for brucellosis within 30 days of import, she said. Keller said border counties may be considered for an exemption from the test requirements because of the movement of cattle during grazing season. ND animal health board orders restrictions on Montana cattle....

In seeking expansion of the program into Nebraska, Senator Nelson has told USDA officials that during the past several drought years Nebraska farmers and ranchers have experienced a heavy decline in grassland and forage production resulting in increased costs and a reduction in livestock herd numbers. The program utilizes rainfall data and satellite imagery to calculate range production. Southwest Nebraska News - from the Republican Valley Media Group, McCook, NE. Insurance plans are...

Swift and other beef producers have suffered in recent years from reduced demand, particularly in Asia, and from low prices. The plant is equipped to handle "value-added" beef production, including slicing, grinding, spicing and marinating, all of which increase profits, he said. The announcement ended months of speculation about the future of the Greeley plant, which has been running at reduced capacity for more than two years. Under a worst-case scenario, the biggest beef-processing...