Tuesday, April 16, 2024

WASHINGTON

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.

COLUMBUS - Eligible dairy producers can now sign up for the

WOOSTER, Ohio - Want to extend your growing and marketing seasons? Protect your crops from cold, wind and rain plus certain pests and diseases? Make more money in the process? High tunnels can help you.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. - A new line of Beef Value Cuts - this time fabricated from the beef chuck roll - is slated for a 2008 rollout, according to the checkoff-funded Beef Innovations Group, which is coordinating research and marketing efforts to expand the value cuts program.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Ohio growers now have more opportunities to market their soybeans for a premium. A select group of Ohio elevators is offering growers expanded options to earn special premiums for soybeans during the 2008 season.

NEW YORK - Transportation officials in Pennsylvania recently signed an agreement that awards control of Interstate 80 from the state Transportation Department to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.

WASHINGTON - Plum trees with resistance to plum pox, a virus that can devastate stone fruit, have moved a step closer to reality, according to the Agricultural Research Service.