Judge halts termination of pork checkoff
A federal judge in Michigan has temporarily stopped the pork checkoff from getting dismantled.
Forest management needs attention
Who's running the nation's forest management program? Editor Susan Crowell questions recent decisions made in Washington.
Not enough signatures for beef referendum
The USDA announced Jan. 17 that not enough valid petitions were received to require a referendum on the beef checkoff.
Win a youth ATV: Power Show Ohio filled to capacity
More than 260 farm, construction and outdoor power equipment exhibitors will fill four buildings on the state fairgrounds at this year's Power Show Ohio, Jan. 26, 27 and 28.
Opera classes feature guest presenters
Canton series on the opera is a great opportunity for music lovers to learn more about the opera.
Farming New Fields: Meat market secures farm’s future
Six generations of Moores have their Mahoning County farm and its market enterprises changing.
Pa. to build new livestock center
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently released $5.6 million for the construction of a new Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center.
Natural gas prices hammer farmers
Farmers are facing major input price increases with no immediate sign of relief ahead because of rising production costs associated with natural gas.
Science textbook errors speak volumes
A new examination of some of the most widely used middle school physical science textbooks has found texts with egregious errors.
Pa. farmers could get a big tax break
The Pa. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Farmland Preservation is stepping up its campaign to purchase agricultural conservation easements.
