Dairymen tired of getting dumped on, organize strike on Independence Day
Dairy farmers across the nation are organizing a dump of one day’s milk production, hoping to draw national attention to low milk prices.
Minor breeds must make major strides
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy has listed Ayrshire, Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn dairy breeds on its watch list because they have shown a marked decline since 1970.
Ahh … the power of berries
Research has shown that berries contain many anticarcinogen values and the nutraceutical and phytochemical properties of berries are directly affecting people’s health.
Farm markets’ future ripe for the picking
The number of farmers’ markets in the United States has increased 37 percent over the last four years.
Monroe County voters asked to approve levy to fund extension
Voters in Monroe County, Ohio, must decide just how valuable OSU Extension, the county’s SWCD and senior citizens’ services are.
Livestock get a new lease on life
Pa. farm helped rescue chickens trapped in Buckeye Egg facility after September tornado.
Region’s county fair sales total $4 million
Farm and Dairy witnessed and recorded more than $4 million being raised in support of 4-H and FFA youth at 28 county fairs this summer in the tri-state region.
Conservancy adapts its approach toward saving the countryside
Novel community-based conservation approach takes the long view toward “changing tomorrow’s history.”
Great Lakes 2000: Symposium seeks to find single voice
More than 400 people interested in Great Lakes issues on the national, regional, state and local levels gathered recently in Toledo.
Great Lakes: EPA’s window on the world
Environmental quality has improved, but it still has some ways to go to meet the EPA standards that have been set.
