Pa. Beef Expo is March 29-April 1
The Pennsylvania Junior Cattlemen's Association will hold it 11th annual junior steer and heifer preview show at the Pennsylvania Beef Expo at the Penn State Ag Arean in State College.
Britain staggers with foot-and-mouth disease
A widespread outbreak has put much of that country under quarantine while thousands of animals are being destroyed. An immediate ban was imposed on animal products being imported into the United States from Britain.
Red meat can be part of a healthy diet
A recently published study confirms that including lean red meat in a heart-healthy diet can positively impact blood cholesterol levels.
Conference brings collective farmer bargaining to the forefront
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur will keynote the first Conference on CLOUT (Cooperation and Linking Offer Unbeatable Transactions) March 16-17 on the campus of Iowa State University.
U.S., Canada lift ban on Brazilian beef
The NAFTA nations have concluded that Brazil has taken sound measures to prevent the introduction and spread of bovine encephalopathy.
Court ruling no surprise
Salem reader comments on the Columbiana County Budget Commission's failure to respect the law.
Union Local FFA to sponsor annual farm toy show
The toy show and sale featuring a kiddy tractor pull and an antique tractor display will be March 11 at Union Local High School.
Don’t get burned by natural gas prices
Ohio Consumers' Counsel alerts consumers about the hazards of variable rate offers.
Will we live to be 100? It’s not likely
Is life expectancy accelerating? Researchers say 85 years is still the upper limit.
EPA hosts dairy expansion hearing
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing March 13 to accept comments about the draft permit for the DeVries Dairy Farm, a proposed operation of 2,500 cows in Marion County.
