Commonwealth preserves 4,000th farm
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board reached a major milestone by preserving the state's 4,000th farm.
"Pennsylvania's farmland preservation program leads the...
NMPF: Time to change dairy policy; Need margin protection, f.o. reform
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The National Milk Producers Federation's board of directors have agreed to move forward with pushing a variety of changes in federal...
Gulf oil spill may be bad news for farmers and harm U.S. grain exports
AMES, Iowa — With the latest failed efforts to stop the flow of oil from an uncapped well into the Gulf of Mexico,...
Select Sires welcomes two new bull barns, new market opportunities
World leader in bovine genetics still growing, adds modern bull facilities.
Certified Angus Beef still building on its success
From a small-town ranch in Ohio to markets abroad, Certified Angus Beef has left its mark on American meat.
International Farm Transition Network sets date for conference
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — The International Farm Transition Network will host their annual conference July 20-23 at the Sheraton Suites. This three day meeting...
Getting a start in farming is not out of reach for youth
The maximum amount a youth can borrow through the USDA’s FSA youth loans is $5,000.
Alleged animal abuser pleads not guilty to cruelty, firearms charge
MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- The man charged with cruelty to animals at a dairy farm in Plain City pleaded not guilty June 10 to mishandling...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of June 10, 2010
ROGERS, Ohio -- The Country Friends 4-H group will be holding a car wash to raise funds for their group. The event is set...
USDA hosting workshop in Wisconsin with Dept. of Justice
WASHINGTON -- The USDA and the Department of Justice will jointly hold a public workshop June 25 in Madison, Wis., to examine competition and...
