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Thursday, May 23rd Stories:

• What Constitutes the Bulk of USDA’s Trade Support Program?
• Actuality: Long List of Covered Non-Specialty Crops
• Aid or Trade? Timing Depends on US-China Deal
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• LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – APRIL 2019 UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS 
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• Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.55 billion pounds in April, up 6 percent from the 4.28 billion pounds produced in April 2018. 
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• Beef production, at 2.26 billion pounds, was 7 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.83 million head, up 7 percent from April 2018. The average live weight was down 6 pounds from the previous year, at 1,328 pounds. 
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• Veal production totaled 6.0 million pounds, 2 percent below April a year ago. Calf slaughter totaled 42,800 head, down slightly from April 2018. The average live weight was down 4 pounds from last year, at 241 pounds. 
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• Pork production totaled 2.27 billion pounds, up 6 percent from the previous year. Hog slaughter totaled 10.6 million head, up 6 percent from April 2018. The average live weight was unchanged from the previous year, at 287 pounds. 
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• Lamb and mutton production, at 15.2 million pounds, was up 22 percent from April 2018. Sheep slaughter totaled 235,900 head, 30 percent above last year. The average live weight was 129 pounds, down 8 pounds from April a year ago. 
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• January to April 2019 commercial red meat production was 17.9 billion pounds, up 2 percent from 2018. Accumulated beef production was up 1 percent from last year, veal was down 1 percent, pork was up 4 percent from last year, and lamb and mutton production was up 2 percent.  
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• For a full copy of the Livestock Slaughter report please visit www.nass.usda.gov.  For state specific questions please contact: 
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•  Arizona – Dave DeWalt   1-800-645-7286  Colorado – William R. Meyer  1-800-392-3202  Montana – Eric Sommer  1-800-835-2612  New Mexico – Longino Bustillo  1-800-530-8810  Utah – John Hilton   1-800-747-8522  Wyoming – Rhonda Brandt  1-800-892-1660
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• Author shares how Christ changed his life in new Christianity book

  Vardell Taylor announces publication of ‘He Is Mighty To Save’

  SALT LAKE CITY – Vardell Taylor describes his personal account of being saved and changed by Christ in his new book, “He Is Mighty To Save” (published by Lulu). Taylor also describes the universal human experience of sin, and fear, and how to obtain the deliverance from that condition.

   

  Following his miracle, Taylor was shocked to learn the reality, the power and the extent of that deliverance. Although a life-long member of the church, the author’s understanding of salvation has been completely changed. “He Is Mighty To Save” explains, that although counterintuitive, fear comes especially to those who are faithful and how anxiety can be turned into peace. Taylor goes on to elaborate on how to have optimism every day and a hope in eternal salvation.

   

  Taylor wants readers to learn what the Bible and the Book of Mormon teach about repentance and forgiveness. He shares his discovery of “what it really means to be born again, justified, and redeemed, and how and when these things happen, and that your eternal salvation depends less on your ability to perfect yourself, but depends more on your faith in Jesus Christ. He can and will forgive you. And He can and He will change you. And because of those two things, that means that He can save you in His Father’s kingdom. He is the source of our joy and our peace and even our righteousness.”

   

  “He Is Mighty To Save”

  By Vardell Taylor

  Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 152 pages | ISBN 9781483499864

  E-Book | 152 pages | ISBN 9781483499857

  Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

   

  About the Author

  Vardell Taylor is 64 years old and has been married for 45 years; they have four children and 18 grandchildren. He manages a construction business, hunts, fishes, and plays golf.

   

  Lulu empowers people of all ages to explore and express their interests, passions and expertise through books, photography and art. Since introducing self-publishing in 2002, Lulu has empowered creators in more than 225 countries and territories to produce nearly two million publications. Lulu Jr. allows children to become published authors, encouraging creativity, strengthening literacy and building self-esteem. Picture.com offers professional photography of collegiate and professional sports, memorable and historic events, fine art and home décor. For more information, please visit www.lulu.com.

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• Beatles vs. Elvis tribute show comes to Ogden stage

   

  Touring show commemorates anniversary of Elvis' passing

   

   

  OGDEN, UT (04/23/2019) Beatles or Elvis? Who was the real King of Rock 'n' Roll? Two of the greatest musical acts of all time face off in a high-octane, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown on Tuesday, August 13 at the Peery's Egyptian Theater courtesy of nationally touring Beatles band Abbey Road and premier Elvis tribute, Scot Bruce.

   

  Where did the idea for this show come from?

   

  “Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and Elvis perform on the same marquee,” said Nate Bott, who performs as "John Lennon" in the show.

   

  “Now, music aficionados can watch this debate play out on stage.”

   

  During the two-hour show, the bands perform three sets each, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands. The band members have their outfits custom-made, since avid fans know exactly what the Beatles and Elvis wore onstage during different time periods in their careers.

   

  There’s a lot of good-natured jabbing between the bands as well.

   

  “When it comes to stage presence, there is no comparison,” quips Bruce. “The Beatles couldn’t even dance.”

   

  “Lennon and McCartney were the best songwriting duo of all time,” said Chris Overall, who plays “Paul McCartney” in the show."Elvis had other people write his songs."

   

  "John Lennon said that If there were no Elvis, there would be no Beatles. Rock 'n' Roll started with Elvis…and we certainly know what happened when the Beatles got a hold of it!" said Bruce.

   

  How can we compare the two biggest acts in the history of the music business?

   

  “You put the two best tribute bands to the originals on stage and let the audience decide,” said show producer Andy Nagle.

   

  August 16 marks the 42nd anniversary of the passing of Elvis.

   

  Beatles vs. Elvis – A Musical Showdown comes to Peery’s Egyptian Theater on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $35/$45/$55 and may be purchased by phone at (801) 689-8700, at the Theater Box Office or online at www.egyptiantheaterogden.com. The Egyptian Theater is located at 2415 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84401. The show is appropriate for all ages.

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• Governor appoints members to the Utah State Board of Education, Utah Board of Regents, and UTech Board of Trustees

  SALT LAKE CITY (May 23, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed members to Utah’s three statewide education governing boards.

  Lisa Cummins and Alisa Ellis recently resigned from the Utah State Board of Education, having made plans to move out of state. To that end, the governor has appointed Michael Haynes to represent District 11 on the board, filling the vacancy created by Cummins’ resignation. He has also appointed Mark Marsh to represent District 12, filling the position formerly held by Ellis.

  Members of the Utah State Board of Education are elected. When vacancies appear mid-term, they are filled by the governor.  The terms for both Haynes and Marsh will expire December 31, 2020. Regular State Board of Education elections will take place next year.

  The governor also made the following appointments to the Utah System of Technical College’s Board of Trustees: Brett Barton has been selected to serve as the new life science sector representative, Jera Bailey has been selected to serve as the health care sector representative, Stacey K. Bettridge has been selected to serve as the transportation sector representative, and Russell Lamoreaux has been reappointed in his current position as union, craft, and trade sector representative. The governor has also appointed Arthur Newell, and reappointed Mike Angus, Charles K. Taylor, and Stephen Wade as college representatives on the Board of Trustees.

  Gov. Herbert has reappointed members Jesselie Anderson and Sanch Datta to the Utah Board of Regents and appointed new members Alan Hall and Lisa-Michele Church. He has also appointed Sheva Mozafari, a student from the University of Utah, as student regent, which is a one-year term.

  “Education continues to be my number one priority,” Gov. Herbert said. “Ensuring we have qualified and competent board members serving to direct our public education systems is critical. I look forward to continued collaboration with our Board of Education, Board of Trustees, and Board of Regents as we work to provide Utah’s students the best education possible.”

  Additional appointments to the eight university and eight technical colleges boards have also been forwarded to the Senate.

  All of these appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.