USDA to close offices across country
In Ohio, five FSA offices and the ARS research center in Coshocton County to shut doors.
Seismologist says little doubt that injection well caused earthquakes
YOUNGSTOWN — Just to be clear, it’s probably not the fracking that is causing earthquakes in the Mahoning Valley, it’s the brine byproduct being...
Brunton Dairy target of two lawsuits blaming milk and ice cream for illness
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — Two people who claim they were stricken with severe illness after drinking milk from Brunton Dairy have filed lawsuits against the...
Youth show steers, heifers at Pennsylvania Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Lindsay Upperman of Chambersburg, Franklin County, took grand champion market steer honors with her 1,315-pound light heavyweight crossbred steer, Stetson, Jan....
American Farm Bureau leader: ‘We are the 1 percent’
Farm group hopes its risk reduction program replaces 'shallow loss' in farm bill.
Experts give tips for providing pets and livestock a safe winter home
COLUMBUS -- As the cold winter months quickly approach, the Animals for Life Foundation -- a non-profit that promotes the proper care of animals -- wants to ensure that the animals in your life are safe and healthy this winter
Souper Bowl promotion asks readers for touchdown-scoring soup recipes
January has arrived. It's a new year, and a new Super Bowl is just around the corner. At Farm and Dairy, we're so excited about the festivities that we decided to throw a Souper Bowl of our own. A soup recipe promotion, that is.
Retail food prices drop moderately
WASHINGTON -- Retail food prices at the supermarket declined slightly during the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation...
Ohio State gets $1.4 million to develop emerald ash borer resistant tree
WOOSTER, Ohio — The native North American ash tree’s future rests in the ability of researchers to create a new variety with the right...
Nutrition specialist: Omega-3s are best bet for good health
SPRINGFIELD, M0. -- The sales of dietary supplements continue to grow annually and are now estimated to be more than $28 billion in the U.S. It is difficult to sort through the astounding claims with these products according to Pam Duitsman, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
