Global feed tonnage reaches record 873 million
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The world's feed production has reached an estimated 873 million metric tons, according to a global survey commissioned by Alltech. Conducted through Alltech's regional managers, the survey assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species.
Eastern Ohio meetings offer pipeline easement information
Sessions also cover tax management strategies for landowners.
Webinars offer specialty crop advice
COLUMBUS -- Countryside Conservancy and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association are offering a series of free webinars designed for specialty crop growers.
2011 Jersey production sets records
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- New records for production by registered Jersey cows were established in 2011, according to the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Hog producers follow prudent path
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Hog production returned to profitability in 2011, but producers remain cautious about the future. This is evidenced by the modest expansion of the breeding herd as reported by USDA at the end of the year, said a Purdue University Extension economist.
Sale of Champions rounds out junior livestock exhibits at Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Sale of Champions kicked off the Junior Livestock Sale Jan. 10 at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Grand and reserve champion lambs, pigs, steers and goats sold to the highest bidders, bringing $35,200.
New Pa. Farm Show exhibit: Today’s farm has nothing to hide
"If we're ashamed of what we're going, maybe we shouldn't be doing it." Opening the barn doors at Pa. Farm Show 'Today's Agriculture' exhibit.
Western Pa. youth tops lamb show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Hayden Demniak, 11, of Carmichaels, Greene County, claimed the top spot in the market lamb show at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
2011 is a banner year for Holsteins
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -- Holstein Association USA reports that 2011 was an exceptional year for U.S. Registered Holsteins. Enthusiasm for the Holstein breed is high and growing, evidenced by the 360,149 Holsteins that were registered, as of Dec. 31.
Prized porker exhibited by York County resident
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Supreme Champion swine at the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show was the winning Yorkshire, JTPS1 Flair 1-9, exhibited by James Parlett of Airville, Pa., York County.
