‘Graying of America’ means decline
Looming population changes, described as a "massive demographic riptide," could mean a slackening global influence of the developed world as a whole.
Ohio’s youth cattle exhibitors rack up the miles, and the awards
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- More than 400 people celebrated the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program as it wrapped up its 2007-08...
Pa. youth win big at Keystone Classic
BUTLER, Pa. -- The Northwest Pennsylvania Cattlemen's Association sponsored the annual Keystone Junior Beef Classic May 24-25 at the Butler Fairgrounds. Over 100 youth...
Wild horse, burro adoptions set in Lima, Ohio, Aug. 8-10
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Adopt a horse or burro on Aug. 8-10 at Sarge’s Sale Arena, 5970 Defiance Trail in Lima, Ohio.
The Bureau of...
USDA releases county loan rates for 2008
WASHINGTON -- Within three weeks of commodity title enactment in the 2008 farm bill, USDA is implementing marketing assistance loan and loan deficiency payment...
Tomorrow’s cowboys will ‘whisper’ commands to herds via technology
WASHINGTON — The same Global Positioning System (GPS) technology used to track vehicles is now being used to track cows.
But Agricultural Research Service...
A little work, a little play makes for the perfect plowing day
By ARTHUR BOLDUC
What do draft horse teamsters do when they get caught up on their work? They find somebody who hasn’t, and you might...
New council will tackle ag hazards
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Agriculture is consistently among the most hazardous occupations in the United States. In an average year, 516 workers die while doing...
Moms given extensive tour to see how Chicken McNuggets are made
ATLANTA — Recently, the Moms’ Quality Correspondents became the first customers to tour a McDonald’s U.S. poultry facility for Chicken McNuggets and other premium...
New ‘Good Earth Guide’ links organic farmers and Ohio consumers
COLUMBUS — The Good Earth Guide to Organic and Ecological Farms and Gardens in Ohio can help bring the delicious tastes of summer to...
