Monthly Archives: December 2004
Book reminds us good overpowers evil
It has been said that much can be determined about the character of a man by studying the way he treats animals.
Johanns’ confirmation is easy; it’s everything else that will be hard
A few days after his presidential nomination to replace Ann Veneman as secretary of agriculture, Nebraska Gov.
Why do we need job descriptions?
One task many dairy managers say they would like to accomplish is to develop written job descriptions for their employees.
Pocket Panache
Struggling in my handbag is an almost daily experience for me. Oh, I made sure to choose a bag with all the organizer pockets including one for a cell phone.
New clothing line likely not in my future
Do you think the witness protection program offers a new wardrobe? More importantly, can I enroll before I have to appear in anything "dressier" than Santa print PJs for the holidays?
Not asking for much.
U.S. Supreme Court listens to beef checkoff arguments
WASHINGTON - The national beef checkoff seesaw is balanced before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The court heard oral arguments Dec.
Senate approves Specialty Crop Act
IRVINE, Calif. -
OARDC awarded $1.5 million grant for energy-generation project
COLUMBUS - Ohio Gov. Bob Taft has awarded a $1.5 million Third Frontier Wright Project grant to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster.
All-American compensates exhibitors
HARRISBURG, Pa. - On Sept. 18, when the cancellation of the All-American Dairy Show occurred due to the flooding of Hurricane Ivan, exhibitors were heard echoing, "We will see you next year!," while departing the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.
Ag co-ops among nation’s top co-ops
WASHINGTON - The National Cooperative Bank recently released its annual list of the nation's 100 highest revenue-earning cooperatives, and on that list, the top agricultural cooperatives earned $52.
