More Holsteins registered in 2007 than all other dairy breeds combined
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Excitement for U.S. Registered Holsteins and their owners abounded as 1,800 Holstein enthusiasts participated in the national convention of Holstein Association...
USDA issues advance direct payments
U.S. farmers will receive up to $1.15 billion in 2008 advance direct payments.
Local produce available at Wal-Mart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — More local fruits and vegetables will now be available at Wal-Mart to keep produce prices down and provide fresh and healthy...
Don’t lead your garden down the wrong path
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The recent tomato contamination outbreak has many people thinking about growing their own garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. But a food-safety...
Your cattle: Don’t hesitate — castrate
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. -- One of the basic, recommended practices on beef cow-calf operations is the castration of bull calves before they are 2...
Are water wars in our future?
By some estimates, two-thirds of the world's population will be water-stressed by 2025.
Damaged crop costs top $8 billion
Crops have incurred more than $8 billion in estimated weather-related damage so far in 2008.
Bankruptcy filing says Pigeon King owed $23 million
SALEM, Ohio -- More details have emerged regarding the financial status of the defunct Pigeon King International and its bankruptcy proceedings.In a statement of...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 3, 2008
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H club held its regular meeting June 14 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 3, 2008
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Seven members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter recently attended the first session of summer FFA camp at Camp Muskingum June...
