Ohio repeals estate tax, farmers see relief in sight
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The "death tax" in Ohio is officially dead, or at least it will be as of the 2013 effective date.
Properly known...
Experts examine effects of grilling steaks on E. coli
WASHINGTON -- Top sirloin steaks have been getting a grilling in USDA food safety studies. USDA microbiologist John B. Luchansky and his colleagues are...
EPA seeks penalty against company for dumping brine in national forest
PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a $157,500 civil penalty against a Kansas-based company for alleged illegal discharges of more than...
Just Say Cheese grand-prize winner: Shannah Yoder
For her photo of Trevor waving at the passing cows, Shannah Yoder will receive a three-gallon tub of Penn State creamery ice cream in the flavor of her choice, four free issues of Farm and Dairy, a Farm and Dairy T-shirt and mug and, of course, bragging rights.
Jaloda Farms built on black and whites, and determination
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- Lorain County dairy farmer Jim Sheffield may not have the biggest herd around, or all of the newest equipment.
But his registered...
Residual herbicide restrictions likely to affect cover crop planting decisions
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- With interest in cover crops increasing among farmers unable to plant corn because of bad weather, Purdue Extension plant experts say growers should consider herbicide residue restrictions when making planting decisions.
Vehicles aid in weed seed dispersal
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Noxious weeds are often found growing along roads and trails and vehicles have long been suspected of picking up weed seeds and dispersing them to new locations.
Michigan dairyman tackled Johne’s with focus on calves
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Tackling a problem with Johne's disease taught Jake Fisk that concentrating on the basics can help eliminate the spread of many diseases, not just Johne's.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of June 30, 2011:
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- During the week of June 6-10 eight members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter attended summer camp at FFA Camp Muskingum...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 30, 2011:
BURTON, Ohio -- At the Breeders and Feeders June 12 meeting all members worked on skillathon. Cloverbuds gave reports on farm safety and practiced...
