Monthly Archives: December 2003
How will BSE affect the market?
Ag economists and beef expert weigh in on how mad cow will change the U.S. beef and grain markets.
Good news for soybean growers
Another research breakthrough has been made in the battle against Phytophthora sojae, a disease that can kill soybean plants and cause significant yield losses.
Background on mad cow disease
What exactly is BSE? Find out here.
A life of living and giving
Columnist Judith Sutherland pays tribute to a family friend who's probably now playing Santa in heaven.
Have yourself a very merry something, something
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds herself singing along with Christmas carols instead of just humming the parts she doesn't know. How about you?
Hearth to Heart:
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb will return in the Jan. 8 issue.
USDA releases conservation program rule targeting certain watersheds
Under the proposal, agricultural land in cropland, orchards, vineyards and pasture is eligible for the Conservation Security Program.
Pa. keeps over-order premium
Milk Marketing Board voted to keep the state's Class I over-order premium of $1.65 per hundredweight through June 2004.
Ohio syrup schools get into sweet stuff
Ohio State will host maple syrup production updates at three locations in January.
Livestock assistance payments started
More than $100 million in payments for the Livestock Assistance Program began Dec. 18.
