New invasive pest threatens corn growers in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new invasive pest recently found in Pennsylvania could mean serious losses to corn growers in the state. Western bean...
USDA: Increase in farm production expenditures slows in 2008
WASHINGTON -- U.S. farm production expenditures totaled $307 billion in 2008, according to the Farm Production Expenditures 2008 Summary released by the U.S. Department...
Mary had a lot of lambs: Researchers identify way to speed up sheep breeding
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell Sheep Program researchers have discovered an unusual form of a gene that prompts ewes to breed out of season as...
Finance experts to host conference calls on dairy markets, working with lenders
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Dairy producers can learn ways to plan financial strategies for the next six months from two nationally known financial advisors --...
Let sleeping horses stand
URBANA, Ill. -- It might be nice to doze off while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store, but unlike horses, humans...
Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions
The grand champion steer at this year's Ohio State Fair sold for $65,000, and the reserve champion steer set a new sale record at $27,000. Check out the photos from Sunday's Sale of Champions.
If they buy cars, they will buy beef
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The "cash for clunkers" program added large incentives to buy new cars, but the willingness of consumers to pay for...
Guide helps move organic food from field to table
COLUMBUS -- The 15th edition of the Good Earth Guide to Organic and Ecological Farms and Gardens is available from the Ohio Ecological Food...
Conservation Stewardship Program begins continuous sign-ups
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Agriculture began continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program Aug. 10 with the first sign-up period cutoff scheduled...
Second quarter results of Andersons Inc.
MAUMEE, Ohio -- The Andersons Inc. announced second quarter net income attributable to the company of $15.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, on...
