Yearly Archives: 2013
Ohio-based Biery Cheese buys Kickapoo Valley Cheese in Wisconsin
Biery Cheese Company of Louisville, Ohio, has purchased the Kickapoo Valley Cheese Corporation, based in Sherry, Wis.
USDA’s new BSE rule will put U.S. in line with international standards
New U.S. BSE regulations are based on internationally accepted scientific literature and standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
Wilbur “Bill” Birney, 1944-2013
Wilbur “Bill” Birney, 69, of Jewett, Ohio, died October 31, 2013, from injuries sustained in a semi-truck accident.
Protect aquatic life: Don’t flush unused medications, expert advises
Before flushing medicine down the toilet, stop and think about a different way to dispose of it.
Hen turkey study yielding reassuring information
What level of fall wild turkey harvest by hunters causes population declines? That's what researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are learning midway through a five-year study of the birds.
Being energy efficient when Daylight Saving Time ends
When the time comes to turn clocks back, eco-conscious men and women can employ various strategies to conserve energy.
Sense of urgency as farm bill conference begins
Farm bill conference took years to reach — members hope it doesn't take years to finish
British graffiti artist Banksy takes on meat industry
Banksy's moving art installation, "Sirens of the Lambs," toured the city. The fake slaughterhouse truck was filled with stuffed animals.
Write Lois Alt a thank-you note
Court rules W.Va. poultry farm is exempt from the NPDES permit requirement of the Clean Water Act. And that's good news for all livestock farmers.
UK Ag Equine Programs to host equine showcase, breeders’ short course
LEXINGTON, Ky., - University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host the UK Equine Showcase Feb. 7 and the fifth annual Kentucky Breeders' Short...
