Friday, April 19, 2024

WASHINGTON - The Senate reached an agreement late last week to consider 40 amendments - 20 from the Democrats and 20 from the Republicans - to its version of the farm bill.

SALEM, Ohio - Carroll County farmers will be driving farther to visit their Farm Service Agency next year.

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - For Carol Goland, it's about a consumer's right to know. For Brenda Hastings, it's about not misleading those who buy dairy products.

NORTON, Ohio - Andy Troutman rolls terms like cabernet sauvignon and franc, pinot grigio, chardonnay and riesling from his tongue like second nature.

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Casting pearls before swine may be a waste of time, but drop some apples in front of them and they may prove to be a valuable asset in an organic apple orchard.

AMES, Iowa - A research study published in the October 2007 issue of HortScience found that consumers don't like blemishes - on apples, that is.

URBANA, Ill. - Start a family tradition and think about purchasing a real Christmas tree this year. "Why should you purchase a real Christmas tree? Christmas trees remove dust and pollen from the air," said

TEMPLE HILL, Ky. - More ethanol plants projected to come on line over the next several years could result in lower feed costs for livestock producers.

WASHINGTON

CINCINNATI - A drop of oil the size of a dime on a bird's body or wings can damage the insulated layer of down feathers and cause the bird to freeze to death.