After the governor of Michigan declared March 20 a “Meatout Day,” the state’s farmers and meat-lovers declared it “Michigan Meat Eaters Day,” and have made plans for major cookouts and barbecues.
URBANA, Ill. — It is not uncommon for daily fluctuations in corn prices to be attributed to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. So, what is the connection?
From the side of the U.S. corn importer, a lower valued dollar in relation to the currency of that country, all else […]
WASHINGTON — Profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America’s leading young farmers and ranchers, according to a survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Despite the challenges, 80 percent of those responding to the federation’s 18th annual survey of young farmers and ranchers say they are […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 12 members to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board.
All appointees will serve three-year terms beginning immediately.
Newly appointed are: George E. Marsh, Oregon (Region 1); Ray S. Prock, California (Region 2); Arlene J. Vander Eyk, California (Region 2); Brian W. Esplin, Idaho (Region 3); […]
NORTH BENTON, Ohio — The Village Varieties 4-H club met March 9 at North Benton Presbyterian Church, with 41 members present along with 11 Cloverbuds.
Members were advised that project books were available and they could be picked up. Members needing new club shirts were advised to contact Adviser Sharen O’Brock.
Adviser Rita Jarvis discussed the pepperoni […]
CRESTON, Ohio — The Norwayne FFA chapter members recently held an official monthly meeting March 8 at the Creston Middle School.
The members passed a motion to have the chapter pay for two students to attend WLC this coming summer and for all student registration fees at the State Convention. The chapter also voted on individuals […]
LANSING, Michigan — A resolution proclaiming March 20 a “meatless” day is being called a “meat-headed” decision by the state’s top agriculture groups.
The resolution, sponsored by the Great American Meatout of Michigan, was endorsed by Mich. Gov. Jennifer Granholm and “encourages the residents of this state to choose not to eat meat.”
The resolution is critical […]
COLUMBUS — The first eaglet of 2010 has hatched in Huron County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
The agency’s volunteer eagle watchers, who have been observing this nest (named the “Pontiac” nest) since incubation began in early February, reported at least one eaglet hatched on March 5.
It will […]
Artist Rusty Baker’s barn is like no other. With more than 20 popular performers from rock ‘n’ roll to country painted on its walls, the barn along Holmes County Road 150 is a major standout.
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, The Beatles — they’re all a part of Baker’s barn, which has seen viewers from […]
Jersey calves bred from Gratitude offspring matings will enter herd registry without prefix.
