NCBA on Animal Welfare, Dust, COOL, Estate Taxes and Farm Bill As previously reported (see WPI 5, 26 January 2012), livestock groups are lining up in opposition to the animal welfare bill. Developed by the United Egg Producers and the Humane Society of the U.S., that legislation was one of the top issues addressed yesterday at the opening session of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) convention in Nashville. NCBA Vice President of Policy Collin Woodall noted that should the UEP/HSUS bill pass, it would be the first federally mandated production practice for livestock. Other "priority issues" for the Cattlemen in 2012 include:In December 2010, Congress passed temporary estate tax relief effective through 31 December 2...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Parksouthern cassowary Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, w...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
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Forecasting developments in production agriculture
On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.