Proposed regulations for small meat processors could present hardship
New regulations proposed by the USDA could put some meat processors out of business.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of April 22, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio -- Country Friends 4-H group met April 5 in the dining hall at Rogers Community Auction. Members reported the March square dance...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of April 22, 2010
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- The Hillsdale FFA team placed third at the 2010 state agronomy contest.Individually, Jeff Stimmell placed fourth; Emily Bon placed fifth; Hannah...
Why not plant a seed for the future?
Yesterday, I had the good fortune to be working in our small woodland on an absolutely perfect spring day. If I would have sat...
Youth need the foundation 4-H provides
Editor:
I send this note to express to you and others my concerns about the loss of funding for our county 4-H program.
All four of...
Biotech crops helpful, but take management to remain effective
WASHINGTON -- Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically modified crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits -- lower production costs, fewer pest problems,...
Kentucky moves ahead to create an oversight board system for livestock
Ohio is not alone in its efforts to create a board to oversee livestock standards.
DOT regulations meeting slated for May 3 in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. -- A motor carrier enforcement officer from the Pennsylvania State Police will hold an informational session on the current trucking/trailer laws and...
Barnesville Livestock Auction comes up short in custodial account
A court date has not been set to hear a USDA complaint filed against Barnesville Livestock.
Expert: Carbon credit trading industry still in infancy
Two years ago, the market for carbon offsets was $7.50 a ton; today, it's 10 cents a ton.
