Legislators look to change farm equipment depreciation rules
SALEM, Ohio - If a federal initiative goes through, American farmers will get some long overdue relief when it comes tax time - and when it comes time to spend on a new tractor or combine.
Excellency rewarded by Laurel FFA
NEW CASTLE, Pa. - The Laurel FFA's 51st annual awards banquet took place May 10. Eighteen of Laurel's FFA members received their Greenhand awards.
Sheep producers further their causes
COLUMBUS - Recently, two representatives from the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association, Jim Percival and Roger High, traveled to the nation's capitol for the annual American Sheep Industry Spring Legislative Trip.
Western Reserve FFA celebrates past year, looks forward to upcoming one
COLLINS, Ohio - The Western Reserve FFA held its annual banquet May 18 with over 200 people in attendance.
New software organizes breeding season in beef cattle herds
AMES, Iowa - Synchronizing the breeding season in beef cattle herds allows producers the opportunity to use artificial insemination (AI) with reduced labor.
Ohio leaders target puppy mills with bill
COLUMBUS - Seeking to protect Ohio's dogs from horrible abuse at the hands of irresponsible breeders who operate puppy mills, Ohio Sen.
Showdown highlights youth efforts
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. - The Northern Panhandle Stockman's Association of West Virginia held its annual Blue Gold Showdown Junior Show May 12.
Study compares corn to glycerin
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Biodiesel is in high demand. The byproduct of this alternative source of energy, glycerin, is next, according to an agriculture scientist at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Threatened sheep moving on up
MILO, Iowa - Recent USDA numbers show the inventory of breeding sheep is down. But one breed of sheep is showing a remarkable increase.
When the green grass grows, so does pasture laminitis
BLACKSBURG, Va. - With the grass now growing rapidly, some horses are in danger experiencing pasture-induced laminitis.
