Yearly Archives: 2006
Changing the way we look at pork
AMES, Iowa - You may never look at a cut of pork in the same way again. In fact, research by an Iowa State University food scientist could have you seeing red.
Canada finds eighth case of BSE
WASHINGTON - Canada's eighth case of BSE was confirmed Aug. 23. No part of the mature beef cow's carcass entered the human food or animal feed systems, according to the
Annual fall pony sale in Canfield
CANFIELD, Ohio -
Agricultural equipment exports up
WASHINGTON - U.S. exports of agricultural-related machinery increased 10 percent during the first half of 2006 to total $4.
A little ‘slowth’ for the U.S. economy
What's ahead for the U.S. economy in 2007? Not recession, probably. Not booming growth, either. Something in-between.
Tax law benefits farm conservation
SALEM, Ohio - Recent changes to federal tax law are looking pretty good for farmers and rural communities.
Electrified fences just fine for Villas
WINDSOR, Ohio - If Ignacio Villa was a rich man, he says he'd build miles and miles of solid and sturdy fencing.
Sale numbers fly high again in Portage County
RANDOLPH, Ohio - Four Portage County Fair livestock sale records bit the dust Aug. 26 and helped boost total sale revenue to a new high.
From bugs to butterflies
AKRON, Ohio - As half a dozen butterflies flit around Fran LeMasters' back yard on a sunny summer afternoon, she casually names the different species darting among the plants.
Hookstown supporters dig deep for $100,000
HOOKSTOWN, Pa. - Only 126 animals went through the sale ring at this year's Hookstown Fair, but the sale total reflects a much larger community support.