Dairy tool improves bottom line
SALEM, Ohio- Even the best dairies have areas where they can squeeze a few more dollars. Maybe it's reproduction.
Come rain, snow, sleet or shine: Weather observer honored
MILLPORT, Ohio - "It's just like milking cows" is how veteran weather observer, Edwin Copeland, describes his nearly 50 years recording local temperatures and precipitation for the National Weather Service.
Farm City Banquet honors Butler Countians
BUTLER, Pa. - The annual Farm City Banquet was recently held at the Butler County Community College.
Hog prices drastically lower this fall
URBANA, Ill. - Increased supplies do not seem to be the cause of weaker hog prices, which reached lows for the year during Thanksgiving week and averaged the lowest prices in November of the past 22 months, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
If it says ‘Angus,’ is it really Angus?
WASHINGTON - The USDA has approved ViaGen's DNA verified beef program, AnguSure, which uses genetic testing to verify the genetic heritage of animals sold as "Angus.
Ohio bioenergy project gets federal funds
WOOSTER, Ohio - An Ohio State University project aimed at generating clean energy from farming and food-processing wastes has received $1.
Publisher announces subscription increase
SALEM, Ohio - The subscription rate to Farm and Dairy will increase Jan. 1, 2006. The current one-year subscription rate of $28 will increase to $31, and a two-year subscription will increase to $53 from the current price of $48.
Soybean crop may reach record yield
COLUMBUS - Despite varied rainfall and high insect populations, Ohio's soybean crop may be headed for a record-breaking year in yields.
Mighty oak trees not thriving in Ohio
COLUMBUS - One way to keep the mighty oak from losing its dominance in Ohio forests may entail bringing back an old friend that made possible its survival and expansion for thousands of years: fire.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau meeting results in push for property tax reform
HERSHEY, Pa. - At its annual meeting Nov. 14-16 in Hershey, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau adopted a policy calling for property tax reform and presented several awards to members.
