AVMA members encourage change in veal calf housing
NEW ORLEANS -- The American Veterinary Medical Association delegates voted July 19 to pass new policy on veal calf housing that promotes both animal...
Grants keep local farming going
COLUMBUS — Ohio communities that want to try innovative ways to enhance the viability of local agriculture and the health of area farms can...
Bugs aren’t causing too much stink
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — They’re big, they’re distinctively aromatic, and they’re coming to a home near you. Stink bugs are on the move across...
Harley hog heaven
FAIRPORT, Ohio — Doug Leikala’s garage is a monument to Harley Davidson, and his home isn’t left standing in the dust, either.
Beef producers should think globally
DENVER — Beef producers should think globally when considering their future, a leading Washington insider told cattle producers at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference....
Judge: Injunction remains on CRP use, pending compromise
WASHINGTON -- U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour ruled July 17 livestock producers can utilize at least 2.5 million acres of noncritical Conservation Reserve...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 17, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio— On June 28 the Marlington FFA chapter held its benefit square dance for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Many area businesses and individuals donated goods...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 17, 2008
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met July 8 at the home of adviser Annette Clark. Members’ activity records were scored during...
The eye of the ‘bee’ holder
SALEM, Ohio — A swarm of bees is enough to make most people run for cover. Unless you’re Bob the Bee Man.
Animal ID enforcement — the fourth component
Editor: The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) has been alleged as a three component program, however a fourth component facade is starting to reveal...
