Consignments for the Pa. Heifer Development Program now available
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The executive committee of the Pennsylvania Livestock Evaluation Center has authorized the initiation of a heifer development and breeding program...
Program targets areas with veterinarian shortages: Vets can get help with student loans
In return for a commitment of three years of veterinary services in a designated veterinary shortage area, USDA may repay up to $25,000 of student loan debt per year.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 13, 2010
NORTH BENTON, Ohio -- The Village Varieties 4-H Club met at the North Benton Presbyterian Church May 4 where 37 members gathered. An additional...
Farmers, watch for early insect pests
COLUMBUS -- This warm spring weather may be suitable for planting, but it's also ideal for pest development."This is the time when we like...
Michigan aligns cattle TB rules with U.S. regs
Michigan cattle must have electronic ID before they may move from a farm.
USDA providing weekly organic summary report
WASHINGTON -- USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is now publishing the National Fruit and Vegetable Organic Summary.Available free every Tuesday at www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvworganic.pdf, the new...
Newest apples for N.Y. growers only
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Apple varieties developed by Cornell are grown around the world, but the newest releases will be New York state exclusives.Cornell has...
Pa. fire department rescues life of Erie County farmer trapped in bin
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The proper response to farm emergencies is often a bit different than that to other crises, and Penn State’s College...
Daylong rural summit planned near St. Louis
WASHINGTON -- The Obama Administration will host a National Summit of Rural America: A Dialogue for Renewing Promise. The daylong event will take place...
Out-of-State Lake Erie Bass poachers nabbed
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Three Tennessee men and three Georgia men could pay a hefty price for poaching activities on Lake Erie, according to...
