Pa. farmers take message to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON - The 2007 farm bill was at the top of the list of topics that more than 150 farmers from across Pennsylvania discussed with congressional representatives in Washington D.
Raw milk, value-added products are at the center of speaker’s farm vision
COLUMBUS - Weston A. Price Foundation President and Treasurer Sally Fallon gave the keynote speech and presented at several sessions during the
Ripple effect from ethanol boom is apparent in 10-year baseline outlook
WASHINGTON - High corn prices are expected to bring major shifts in crop production the next two years, bringing an additional 8.
Pa. sale barn convicted of animal cruelty
SALEM, Ohio - The livestock auction in New Holland, Pa., was convicted Feb. 15 of animal cruelty for neglecting three disabled sheep.
What’s coming to town with Harrison Ethanol
SALEM, Ohio - In the works for years, Farmers Ethanol LLC's project at Cadiz in Harrison County is taking shape.
Anniversary of Ohio’s biggest earthquake
COLUMBUS - This week marks the 70th anniversary of the largest earthquake ever recorded in Ohio. In early March 1937, western Ohio experienced earthquakes that caused considerable damage in the Shelby County town of Anna, as well as surrounding communities, including Sidney and Wapakoneta.
Continuous corn requires strategic weed control
COLUMBUS - Planting continuous corn may promote greater weed control problems, but growers can stave off any serious issues as long as they follow the best management strategies for their situation.
Free trade touted as economic cure
WASHINGTON - Free trade remains the cornerstone of U.S. economic success and the main tool for expanding global prosperity, said Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.
Ohioan is new NPPC president-elect
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Bryan Black, with Ned Black & Sons of Canal Winchester, Ohio, was elevated to the position of president-elect of the
Planting report doesn’t have a clue
The USDA's March 30 Planting Intentions Report will not end the 2007 acreage debate; it will only begin it, says syndicated columnist Alan Guebert. Read more here..