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Ohio has huge potential, demand for fish farming

Friday, March 19, 2010 by Chris Kick

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Most Ohioans know how to catch a fish. A line and reel, a bobber, a farm pond and a bucket full of night crawlers or crawdads and even the novice can be successful.
But a growing industry in the state promises to produce as many or more fish than can be caught, […]

Antibiotic use helps prevent livestock disease, but farmers must follow label

Friday, March 19, 2010 by Other News

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Antibiotic use in livestock has been a source of controversy in the United States, but a Purdue University animal scientist said it can be an effective method of disease prevention and treatment when used correctly.

Michigan farmers, meat eaters proclaim ‘Meat Eaters’ Day,’ March 20

Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Chris Kick

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.

Michigan farm groups mad over Governor’s meatless decision

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by Chris Kick

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 […]

Rock ‘n’ roll barn a special sight in Holmes County

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by Chris Kick

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 board corrects parentage and registry issues, approves new tracking

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 by Other News

American Jersey Cattle Association makes rulings on Holstein-Jersey genetic mixup

Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents tell legislators to control the spending

Monday, March 15, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Ohio Farm Bureau discussed hot button topics with Congressional delegates.

Building a horse barn? Start with the right site

Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Other News

Improperly-selected sites promote poor drainage from stalls, water standing in and around the barn and soil erosion around the barn.

It might be hard to do this spring, but stay off wet soil to avoid compaction

Friday, March 12, 2010 by Other News

COLUMBUS - With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring.
But no-till farmers may be better off than others

Farm Bureau not a fan of climate change legislation or regulation

Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Kristy Foster

WASHINGTON — County presidents representing the Ohio Farm Bureau trekked to Capitol Hill this week to get their messages across and make sure legislators know farmers are watching.