Archive for July 14th, 2008

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Weigh risks before applying fungicides

Monday, July 14, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

In addition to their unpredictability, fungicides could have other adverse effects.

‘Hypermilers’ court danger on the roads

Monday, July 14, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

Hypermilers may save fuel, but endanger themselves and others with their tactics.

Cheese fest celebrates Wellington’s history

Monday, July 14, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

To celebrate Wellington, Ohio’s history as the one-time Cheese Capital of the World, the city’s eighth annual Cheese Heritage Festival runs July 18-20.

Animal handling guidelines available on poster

Monday, July 14, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

ARLINGTON, Va. — In an effort to reinforce the importance of caring for dairy cattle at all stages of their lives, the National Milk Producers Federation, along with Dairy Management Inc. and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, unveiled a basic educational poster that will be distributed to all dairy producers across America.

Poster
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Now is not the time to market heavier pigs

Monday, July 14, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

Pork producers feeling the weight of high feed prices should consider marketing lighter pigs.