A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 8, 2009
ASHLAND, Ohio — On Sept. 15, the Mapleton FFA soil judging team swept the meet, having nine of the top 10 competitors from the...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 8, 2009
THOMPSON, Ohio -- Thompson Ledge Dairymen participated in the Great Geauga County Fair over Labor Day Weekend. The club has grown to 21 members...
Milking with robots: Will it make sense on farms?
The notion of milking cows with a robot, let alone one named "Lely Astronaut 3," might remind some milk producers of science fiction shows like Star Wars or Star Trek. There is no known robotic milker currently installed in Ohio, but these sleek, high-tech machines are tugging on the barn doors of some of the state's most progressive dairies, and the seemingly fictional concept is proving to be a science rooted in efficiency and increased productivity.
Two large Ohio dairies placed into receivership
Two dairies in western Ohio have been unable to pay on loans since March.
We must be proactive with support for Issue 2
Editor:There continues to be a belief with some livestock farmers in Ohio that no one can or will regulate animal care in the state....
Details emerge in Witmer’s lawsuit
Witmer’s Feed and Grain has agreed to settle the lawsuit in exchange for many of employee’s assets.
Michigan passes animal care legislation
LANSING, Michigan -- Michigan is one step away from approving a new bill to regulate animal care in agreement with standards outlined by one...
Belgians are ‘stars’ of KILE show
HARRISBURG, Pa. --A team of six Belgian draft horses, exhibited by Triple Star Farm of Columbus Mich., drove into victory at the All Breed...
Certain breeds of horses are predisposed to types of colic
URBANA, Ill -- It sure would be nice if equine surgeons could pull out their crystal ball during prepurchase exams and tell an owner...
I am voting no on Issue Two
Editor:Issue Two is the attempt by the Ohio Farm Bureau to negate the efforts of HSUS on behalf of the animals being raised on...
