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Farmers not always loyal to local supply store

January 26, 2006

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A trip to the corner farm supply store still works for some, but more farmers are basing their seed, fertilizer and pesticide purchases on factors other than convenience.

Canadian BSE case won’t stop U.S. trade

Other News -

January 26, 2006

SALEM, Ohio - A case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was found in a 6-year-old cow born and raised in Alberta, according to Canadian officials Jan.

Pa. fruit growers take on industry

Former Farm and Dairy Reporters -

January 26, 2006

SALEM, Ohio - Pennsylvania's fruit growers face the same hurdles as other farmers across the country.

Japan halts U.S. beef shipments after ‘failure’

Former Farm and Dairy Reporters -

January 26, 2006

SALEM, Ohio - Six weeks after Japan agreed to reopen its country to U.S. beef, those borders are closed again.

Power Show Ohio gears up for 36th run

Janelle Skrinjar -

January 26, 2006

SALEM, Ohio - Whether you're looking for the latest all-terrain vehicle, the most current compact tractor or anything in between, you're likely to find it at

Don’t be too proud to grab a partner

Susan Crowell -

January 19, 2006

Last week, we talked about trends that shouldn't surprise anyone: the generation gap, agriculture beyond food and fiber, and learning to "be human.

Few things harder than a goodbye

Judith Sutherland -

January 19, 2006

There are few things in life more difficult than saying that final goodbye. When my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly in 1997, my husband said the suddenness of his passing was difficult to grasp, and yet a blessing in its quickness.

Dollars flow, favors sure to follow

Alan Guebert -

January 19, 2006

A decade ago, the most dangerous place to be in Washington was between then-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and a television camera.

Workshop helps with raising calves

Dairy Excel -

January 19, 2006

The future of every successful dairy operation depends on a steady supply of healthy, productive replacement heifers calving between 22 and 24 months of age.