Young farmers, ranchers face concerns but express optimism for the future
WASHINGTON -- Profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America's leading young farmers and ranchers, according...
Vilsack names new National Dairy Board appointments
WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 12 members to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 18, 2010
NORTH BENTON, Ohio -- The Village Varieties 4-H club met March 9 at North Benton Presbyterian Church, with 41 members present along with 11...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 18, 2010
CRESTON, Ohio -- The Norwayne FFA chapter members recently held an official monthly meeting March 8 at the Creston Middle School. The members passed...
Michigan farm groups mad over Governor’s meatless decision
LANSING, Michigan — A resolution proclaiming March 20 a “meatless” day is being called a “meat-headed” decision by the state’s top agriculture groups.
The resolution,...
Ohio’s first eaglet of 2010 hatches in Huron County
COLUMBUS — The first eaglet of 2010 has hatched in Huron County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. The...
Rock ‘n’ roll barn a special sight in Holmes County
Artist Rusty Baker's barn is like no other. With more than 20 popular performers from rock 'n' roll to country painted on its walls,...
Select Sires: Gratitude offspring semen sales will continue
Jersey calves bred from Gratitude offspring matings will enter herd registry without prefix.
Guest commentary: When will farmers stop and listen?
By refusing to find the middle ground on issues, farmers may find that a government driven by voter demand will make the decisions for restraint with or without the farmer’s point of view being considered.
Deworming young horses: When and what is best?
URBANA, Ill. — The thought of your new foal becoming infected with worms is a bit too much to bear for many horse owners....
