Monthly Archives: March 2010
Michigan farm groups mad over Governor’s meatless decision
LANSING, Michigan — A resolution proclaiming March 20 a “meatless” day is being called a “meat-headed” decision by the state’s top agriculture groups.
The resolution,...
Ohio’s first eaglet of 2010 hatches in Huron County
COLUMBUS — The first eaglet of 2010 has hatched in Huron County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The...
Rock ‘n’ roll barn a special sight in Holmes County
Artist Rusty Baker's barn is like no other. With more than 20 popular performers from rock 'n' roll to country painted on its walls,...
Select Sires: Gratitude offspring semen sales will continue
Jersey calves bred from Gratitude offspring matings will enter herd registry without prefix.
Guest commentary: When will farmers stop and listen?
By refusing to find the middle ground on issues, farmers may find that a government driven by voter demand will make the decisions for restraint with or without the farmer’s point of view being considered.
Mixed USDA news lowers grain market
USDA's March crop production report says we have the highest ending stocks of 12 years. That cannot be a good thing, comments grain merchandiser Marlin Clark.
Deworming young horses: When and what is best?
URBANA, Ill. — The thought of your new foal becoming infected with worms is a bit too much to bear for many horse owners....
Pa. loosens firewood rules
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Out-of-state firewood producers now have two additional treatment options for exempting their firewood products from a quarantine meant to keep harmful...
Ag groups urge high court to reverse ban on biotech alfalfa cultivation
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a lower court acted hastily and incorrectly by banning the cultivation of biotech alfalfa despite...
USDA expands loan guidance to pork operations
WASHINGTON -- USDA is expanding guidance currently in place for loans to contract poultry operations meant to protect them from questionable business practices to...
