Black Swamp Conservancy reaches 12,000 acres in 2012
PERRYSBURG, Ohio -- Black Swamp Conservancy added 11 protected properties to its conservation holdings in 2012. The conservancy now protects 12,875 acres of farmland...
Peel-and-stick solar cells thanks to Stanford University
GOLDEN, Colo. -- It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions...
New disease certification program for sheep/goat producers
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture has established a new disease certification program for Ohio's sheep and goat producers.
Enrolled producers can have...
Shur-Co acquires Donovan Enterprises
STUARD, Fla. -- Shur-Co, LLC Acquisition Shur-Co, LLC has acquired Donovan Enterprises, Inc. effective Nov. 30, 2012.This acquisition brings together two well-known leaders in...
GMO basher, Mark Lynas, makes an about-face
Most of us are science illiterate. That's why emotion and public perception steers policy, not science. A GMO opponent changes his mind.
Sale of Champions wraps up junior livestock exhibits at Pa. Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The annual Sale of Champions kicked off the Junior Livestock Sale Jan. 8 with top market animals bringing in $42,400, at...
Meat exports surpass 2011 levels
Meat exports are up from 2011 levels. Major importers include Canada, Hong Kong and South America.
Farmers express discontent with transportation system in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Travel across Pennsylvania roadways and you will see a wave of trucks carrying grain, livestock, produce and other agricultural products.But for...
Cattle producers might need to test, supplement poor-quality forages
Drought of 2012 could affect forage quality through the winter.
Food prices on the decline?
WASHINGTON -- Shoppers paid a bit less for food at the grocery store during the fourth quarter of 2012, with some popular fruits and...
