Marking U.S. beef’s return to Japan
DENVER - It has been more than two weeks since U.S. beef returned to Japan after an almost two-year absence, and the U.
Stronger standards for particles posed
WASHINGTON - To further improve public health across the country, EPA is proposing revisions to its national air quality standards for fine particle pollution (also called fine particulate matter) and from some coarse particles.
Help is here for small farm owners
SALEM, Ohio - It's the perfect little plot of land. Now, what do you do with it? Delving into the world of agriculture for the first time can be a scary experience for those with little or no knowledge about the industry, but there is a way to secure a safety net before jumping in.
Antibiotic OK for treating bee disease
WASHINGTON - American beekeepers will soon have a new antibiotic with which to protect their colonies from American foulbrood disease, thanks to Agricultural Research Service studies that paved the way for the compound's regulatory approval.
Farm and Dairy 2005 Holiday Story Contest
WHAT a challenge! Picking just 10 youth holiday stories to print was tough. So many of them were well-written and creative. To say the least, we were impressed. Read the youth winning entries here.
Indigenous corn offers genetic map
FARMINGTON, N.M. - A few thousand ears of fresh, colorful Indian corn may help archeologists learn more about the early history of Native American societies in the Southwest.
Learn about meat goats at home
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Though it hasn't turned up on many restaurant menus, goat meat is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world.
Ohio corn yields right on target
COLUMBUS - One couldn't tell from Ohio's average corn yield that 2005 was a rough season for growers.
WTO conference in Hong Kong: Negotiators end export subsidies
SALEM, Ohio - The multinational World Trade Organization talks in Hong Kong wrapped up Dec. 18, but it took plenty of all-night, closed-door meetings to reach consensus among the 149 member-countries on a final report.
The talks favored developing countries, said WTO Direct-General Pascal Lamy at the close of the session.
