Venom shots take the bite out of sting reactions
BALTIMORE — The same bee and other insect venom shots that doctors use to prevent deadly systemic reactions to insect stings can also tone...
The economics of animal welfare regulations proposed for Ohio
By LUTHER TWEETEN (Editor's note: The following is reprinted from the June 2009 issue of the Ohio Ag Manager newsletter published by Ohio State...
Michigan next for livestock standards
SALEM, Ohio -- Ohio legislators aren't the only ones taking action regarding livestock care standards this summer. Michigan state Reps. Mike Simpson and Jeff...
Ohio livestock standards board may be ballot bound this November
SALEM, Ohio -- The fourth week in June was an exciting one for livestock producers and agricultural organizations across the state of Ohio. Within...
Farmers can’t ignore the threat of glyphosate-resistant weeds
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Survey results published in Weed Technology indicate U.S. farmers in general do not feel a sense of urgency when it comes...
Can a livestock trailer be made more ‘humane’?
DENVER -- The nation's leading animal-welfare monitoring and humane-labeling program for food products, American Humane Certified, will convene a panel of experts in animal...
Missing horse recovered in Miami County; father took it
SALEM, Ohio — A horse reported stolen last week has been recovered and it appears may not have been taken by a thief after...
Jersey cows transcend language barrier
They spoke Japanese, German, Portuguese, English and Danish, but the universal language of individuals on the World Jersey Cattle Bureau tour of U.S. farms was the Jersey dairy cow.
Raise raspberries right
BY RICHARD JAURONAMES, Iowa -- Raspberries are an easy crop to grow for home gardeners. Good cultural practices help ensure an excellent fruit crop....
Event to discuss conserving modern technology in agriculture
AURORA, Colo. -- The American Farmers for the Advancement and Conservation of Technology will hold its second annual summit July 22-23 at the Doubletree...
