Monthly Archives: June 2011
Proposed rule would enact electronic reporting system for dairy products
WASHINGTON -- The USDA recently issued a proposed rule to amend the Dairy Product Mandatory Reporting Program as required by law.
Discovery of the Asian longhorned beetle in Ohio means trouble
CLERMONT, Ohio — The announcement by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that the Asian longhorned beetle was found in Ohio June 17 has panicked woodland owners, including maple syrup producers.
Ugly reality hits the grain markets
The ugly reality in the Buckeye State: Ohio farmers will have a small crop, but the rest of the nation will not.
Just Say Cheese weekly winner: Shannah Yoder
"Howdy, cows!" Shannah Yoder snapped this photo of her brother, Trevor, greeting the cows on their way to be milked.
Carnegie Mellon researcher: Shutdown of nuclear power plants in U.S. could do more harm...
PITTSBURGH -- Shutting down nuclear power plants will have significant economic and environmental consequences, according to a new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and DAI Management Consultants, Inc.
USDA compensating women and Hispanic farmers and ranchers for past discrimination
COLUMBUS -- If you are a female farmer or rancher or a Hispanic farmer or rancher and you believe the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly denied farm loan benefits to you for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000 because of your gender or race, you may be eligible to apply for compensation.
Emerald Ash Borer found in five more W.Va. counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Emerald ash borer (EAB) was detected in Webster County in late May on a purple prism trap set by the United...
Research on stature, health during agricultural transitions shows trends
ATLANTA -- When populations around the globe started turning to agriculture around 10,000 years ago, regardless of their locations and type of crops, a similar trend occurred: The height and health of the people declined.
History of fuel efficiency in U.S.
FARGO, N.D.-- As we enter the summer driving season and national gasoline prices approach $4 per gallon, Americans again are placing more emphasis on...
Golden algae found in pond in Greene Co.
Algae found in private pond near Blacksville, Pa.
