Avian flu found in backyard flock in Oregon; no commercial poultry affected
Highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in guinea fowl and chickens from a small backyard poultry flock in Winston, Oregon.
10 tips for beginning farmers to ride out market uncertainty
10 things beginning farmers should know. (Hint: It takes years for some to master good management practices.)
Farmers, businesses get Christmas gift of tax break on equipment
Legislation allowing businesses to write off up to $500,000 of an equipment purchase made in 2014 was signed by President Barack Obama Dec. 19, and farm equipment dealers geared up for a flurry of year-end business.
Manure-spreading world record applies 4,600 tons in 24 hours
A dedicated team of Ukrainian dairy farmers worked ‘round the clock to set the new record, spreading 4,217 metric tons of manure across 548 acres in 24 hours.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 12/20
The top stories from the week Dec. 14 to Dec. 20, 2014.
Recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays
When Christmas is over and your tree begins to drop its needles, don’t put it out for the garbage.
Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium: Some wild cards for 2015
Oil is falling, transportation is changing, and who know knows what that might mean for 2015.
Vilsack abandons beef checkoff plan
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack withdrew his proposal to create a second beef checkoff program Dec. 19.
Country Christmas crafts
Kids get a kick out of making angels from corn husks, but also enjoy filling glass ornaments with seeds. Even the teenagers in the family tolerate spray painting components for the baskets.
Wreaths Across America: Honoring our nation’s veterans close to home
Volunteers with OSU Extension Master Gardeners participated in Wreaths Across America, which places wreaths on veterans' graves.
