Record yields for some states, commodities, not so for others
National crop forecast predicts largest soybean and corn yields on record.
Stranded’ payments frustrate Pa. dairymen
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing WriterTEMPLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania farmers, still struggling with poor milk prices, are trying to close a loophole that prevents a fee...
Handling a farm crisis: ‘Pro’ is the way to go
By ANDY ANDREWSContributing WriterMANHEIM, Pa. — For Eric Haman, the hellish week began on a Monday in early November last year. Haman received a...
Grandin: Can’t buy the solution to livestock handling, it takes training
Downer cows. Bruised animals. Dark cutters. Problems with e. coli, salmonella, or a host of pathogens. Is it the slaughter facility? Are the causes a lack of training or improper training?
Pa. livestock center holds annual ram and buck sale
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The exceptional quality of Pennsylvania's sheep and meat goat industries was on display Aug. 7, at the Livestock Evaluation Center's 32nd...
Youth win big at Ashtabula County Fair
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions, and see if you're in a slideshow of photos taken at this year's Ashtabula...
For a fostered foal, there’s nothing like a mother’s love
URBANA, Ill. —The loss of a mother: a tragic event for any species. Likewise, the loss of an infant: devastating. At the University of...
Bee pastures would help meet need for pollinators for orchards and fields
WASHINGTON -- Beautiful wildflowers, perhaps as alluring to bees as they are to people, might someday be planted in "bee pastures." These floral havens...
Muskingum water district moves forward with plans
BOLIVAR, Ohio — Ohio University will assist the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) in development of dredging plans for the MWCD reservoirs.In an agreement...
Electronic dairy price reporting passes House and Senate Committees
Dairy groups say electronic reporting will ensure timely, more accurate reports.
