Backyard poultry is a hatching trend; growers say it’s educational, nutritional, peaceful
With a little planning, backyard poultry can be rewarding experience.
2010 Portage County Fair market livestock winners
Aug. 26 & 28, 2010
Sale Total: $283,010
Total Lots: 522
STEERS
Number of Market Lots: 74
Average: $1.64/pound with champions; $1.50/pound without
Grand champion exhibitor: Olivia Blay
Bid: $5.01/pound Weight:...
Bob Barker, MFA call for action against veal and dairy farming
Editor's Note: Here is a link to the two initial news releases that are incorporated into this article. One is from MFA, the other...
Oregano in the dairy ration? Could ease greenhouse gassy cows, increase milk production
During Penn State University experiments, oregano consistently reduced methane produced by cows without demonstrating any negative effects (plus it increased milk production).
Cut alfalfa early for best spring growth
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Timing the final alfalfa cutting before mid-September offers regrowth opportunities to reduce the risk of winter injury, say experts at...
Richman Farms sweeps championship awards at Ohio District 8 Holstein Show
WELLINGTON, Ohio -- Richman Farms, Richard Indoe and Family, Lodi, Ohio, took home the championship awards at the Ohio District 8 Holstein Show held...
Michigan confirms two human Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases
Outbreak in southwest Michigan remains a threat to horses and people.
Lower wheat production across the globe may mean brighter economy
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A drought in Russia and reduced global wheat production along with shifts in U.S. crop production affect the entire U.S....
Hereford group releases heifer calving rate data
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The American Hereford Association released its first heifer calving rate (HCR) expected progeny differences (EPD) in late July. Using whole...
Co-products, cornstalk residue cut cow feed costs
URBANA -- University of Illinois researchers recently discovered that feeding co-products and cornstalk residue in the winter can save cow-calf producers up to $1...
