Henry Bergfeld — The long and short of loving cattle
SUMMITVILLE, Ohio - Henry Bergfeld was never supposed to be a cattleman, never supposed to be college-educated, never supposed to be a cutting-edge leader at one of the nation's largest cattle ranches.
Taiwan reopens market for U.S. beef products
WASHINGTON - Taiwan is lifting its ban on U.S. boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age effective April 16.
Certifier gives brief look at organic rules
SALEM, Ohio - The rules for organic certification fill several booklets, but the gist of most of them is to treat the cows humanely, said organic certifier Stephen Sears.
U.S. trade commission reviews free trade pacts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission launched an investigation April 7 on the impact of three trade agreements signed since 2002 under trade promotion authority (also known as "fast track authority").
Organic milk is in the green
SALEM, Ohio - Steve Hackenbracht travels across Ohio and Pennsylvania telling farmers to overhaul their operations.
Working to save a sacred sheep
FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Animal geneticist Harvey D. Blackburn is responsible for collecting and storing thousands of samples of animal germplasm - mainly semen and embryos - to make sure there's enough genetic material to reintroduce a species if necessary.
’05 tractor sales expected to be mixed
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Agricultural machinery manufacturers expect total retail sales of two-wheel drive tractors in 2005 to increase 1.
Duncans lead Coshocton dairy ranks
COSHOCTON, Ohio - Coshocton County's dairy service unit saluted the county's top milk producers during the annual Coshocton County dairy banquet April 8 at the Coshocton County Career Center.
Canadian hogs aren’t hurting U.S. farmers
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission determined April 6 the U.S. hog industry is not injured by live swine imports from Canada - even though the U.S. Department of Commerce determined the hogs are sold in the United States at less than fair value.
Choosing hybrids? It pays to be picky
COLUMBUS - Corn yield potential has increased as much as 2.5 percent per year over the past half-century because of genetic improvements in hybrids.
