Outsourcing the dairy industry
Reader says the Australia Free Trade Agreement might be a boon for different sectors of the economy, but agriculture, dairy and beef, in particular, will absorb the brunt of this deal.
Farm Focus ends, will try new approach
Thirtieth annual event marks end of era; organizers go back to educational tours.
New set of winners take Mercer 4-H sale ring
A new set of winners came through the sale ring this year to sell their prized animals to some of the same local supporters seen throughout the years.
Ohio counties waiting to be approved for woodland easement program
The Forest Legacy Program is a partnership between participating states and the USDA Forest Service to identify and help protect environmentally important forests from conversion to nonforest uses.
USDA will recheck BSE tests
The public will no longer be immediately notified when tests are inconclusive. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will instead first re-test the animal.
2004 Across-breed EPD adjustments
By using the across-breed adjustment factors, animals of different breeds can be compared on the same EPD scale.
Conference to examine manure concerns in Great Lakes Basin
Organizers to review and integrate guidelines from U.S. states and Canadian provinces, make recommendations to reduce liquid manure discharges.
Illinois library working to preserve 125 years of agricultural history
Page by page, America's rich agricultural history is being ravaged, not by boll weevils, not by locusts, not by critters of any kind, but by time.
Junior cattlemen claim wins in W.Va.
Ohio Valley Junior Beef Association entries show for top awards.
Knox Co. turkey brings $1,575 bid
Small animals and dairy products bring in big bucks at Knox County Fair auction.
