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Proposed constitutional amendment moves closer to November ballot

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Kristy Foster

The constitutional amendment proposed by the group, Ohioans for Humane Farms, moves closer to ballot.

Bale out: Ohioan invents a better way — the Kuhns Hay Accumulator system

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Susan Crowell

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — That old saying about necessity being the mother of all invention? It’s true, you know. Just ask Kenny Kuhns.
The Trumbull County, Ohio, farmer was frustrated with the labor-intensive process of making small square bales of hay. He had a good market for the smaller bales, selling to local horse owners, but the […]

DNA testing reveals some Jerseys have Holstein genetics

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Chris Kick

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The American Jersey Cattle Association sent a release to members Feb. 15 telling them the genomes of 15 animals recorded by the Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory have been found to include DNA associated with the Holstein breed.
All 15 are progeny of the cow named “Oomsdale Gordo Goldie Gratitude 111224922.” There are an […]

Swine industry, others find fault with CBS series on antibiotics

Friday, February 12, 2010 by Chris Kick

If this week’s CBS Evening News report on antibiotics used on farms has you concerned, don’t be.
On Feb. 9-10, CBS news anchor Katie Couric aired a report critical of antibiotics used on farms, leading viewers to believe recent outbreaks in the staph infection MRSA may have come from workers who handled poultry and swine […]

Scenes from the National Farm Machinery Show

Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Susan Crowell

Just spent the day in Louisville, Ky., at the National Farm Machinery Show. Here are some of the photos from our trip to the show. Check back for more photos, as well as news.

CBS brings antibiotics into question; farm groups say a necessary tool

Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Chris Kick

WOOSTER, Ohio — A two-part CBS Evening News series on the use of antibiotics on the farm has spurred much anticipated concern among consumers and the farm community.
The series concluded the evening of Feb. 10 with an interview of a Danish hog farm and a Pennsylvania turkey farm, where antibiotics are not administered in […]

Try, try, try again: Harrison County SWCD is hoping voters pass levy

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Kristy Foster

The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hopes the third time is the charm.

Proactive or reactive? Kentucky starts process to create livestock commission

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Kentucky may become the next state to develop a Livestock Care Standards Commission.

USDA sets sights on new plan for National Animal Identification System

Monday, February 8, 2010 by Other News

Public outcry from farmers changes the mind of the USDA about NAIS

Some groups want exemptions from livestock care board

Monday, February 8, 2010 by Chris Kick

COLUMBUS — Unhappy with the charge of paying an additional feed tax and the possibility of having their own standards compromised, several groups representing organic, “small farmers” and “family farmers” asked Ohio’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to be exempted from the soon-to-be formed livestock care standards board.
The board was approved by more than 63 […]