Monthly Archives: May 2009
Pa. Supreme Court ACRE law ruling is good news for state’s agriculture
CAMP HILL, Pa. -- A new Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling enables the state attorney general to challenge local ordinances that illegally restrict agriculture, regardless...
Ohio counties eligible for disaster funds
COLUMBUS — The USDA designated four Ohio counties as agricultural natural disaster areas, making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in the counties eligible...
Get your CRP contract extended
WASHINGTON — USDA’s Farm Service Agency will offer certain producers the opportunity to modify and extend their Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts that are...
You can file a specialty crop grant proposal
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is seeking project proposals that will advance long-term economic viability and sustainability of Ohio’s specialty crop...
Export forum opens international markets for Pa. food suppliers
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania food suppliers may gain greater access to foreign markets thanks to a three-day marketing forum held in Philadelphia, said Agriculture...
Spring shorthorn sale draws 27 head
DOVER, Ohio — BWF GP Fool SW08, a May 2008 heifer, was named grand champion female at the Eastern Ohio Shorthorn Association spring sale...
Operation SAFE provides inspections of aircraft and spray systems
ALMA, Mich. -- Many of the state's aerial applicators demonstrated their aviation skills while the Michigan Department of Agriculture conducted precision, safety and security...
Ohio Poultry Association celebrates six decades of achievements
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Poultry Association celebrated its 60th anniversary and announced its 2009 poultry award recipients, named each year at the organization's annual...
Ohio State, Penn State teams successful at selection and evaluation contest
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Department of Animal Sciences Livestock Judging team and the Penn State Livestock Judging team competed at the All-East Livestock...
North Dakota farmers in need of relief
DENVER — The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, in cooperation with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is launching a disaster relief effort to assist farm and...
