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.
Deere & Company breaks ground on new tractor factory in India
MOLINE, Ill. -- Deere & Company officials broke ground recently on the company's second tractor factory in India, announcing the facility will be constructed...
Vogel leads team to Farm Show win
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- It was a battle, but when the final drop of milk was poured, it was state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr.'s team that won bragging rights in the Celebrity Cow Milking Contest Jan. 13, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
John Deere sets world record with combine constructed from food
OLATHE, Kan. -- It's a new world record. John Deere's Project "Can Do" created a full-sized combine made entirely from food -- 308,448 cans of food and 11,268 bags of food to be exact.
Ohio Beef Schools examine ‘new normal’ cattle marketing, economy
COLUMBUS -- Experts in beef cattle production and marketing will address what one industry expert called "excellent profit opportunities" for cow-calf producers and cattle feeders during the 2012 Ohio Beef Cattle Schools.
It’s hip to be square: Tractor dancing at the Pa. Farm Show
(Scroll down for Farm and Dairy's photos from the tractor square dance, as well as our video.)
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Square dancers from across the...
Packard Museum exhibits antique motorcycles
The National Packard Museum, in partnership with the Lake Erie Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, opened its annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit, Motorcycles Around the World, Jan. 14.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 19, 2011:
BARLOW, Ohio -- The Warren FFA chapter has begun its officer team election process. Applications were due on Dec. 15.There are 10 positions on...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 19, 2012:
BURTON, Ohio -- Flockmasters 4-H club had a chili cook-off at the Jan. 10 meeting.After the meeting, the club heard a report on the...
