Gaming in Pa. stimulates horse racing industry
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's racing industry has benefited from the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said recently, citing...
Bidders shop for tractors at recent auction
LEBANON, Ohio -- Tractors were big sellers at an auction held Dec. 16 in Lebanon, Ohio by Schrader Auction Co. auctioneer Nick Cummings.The highest...
West Manchester soybean farmer joins United Soybean Board
ST. LOUIS -- The United Soybean Board and soybean checkoff swore in Keith Kemp, a soybean farmer from West Manchester, Ohio, among 15 new...
Farm Bureau criticizes eleventh hour effort to enact wood boiler regulations
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Farm Bureau recently blasted the Department of Environmental Conservation for trying a last minute maneuver to enact a new...
High temperatures in other countries lead to boost in U.S. butter exports
ITHACA, N.Y. -- It's one thing that isn't melting because of global warming: the international butter market. This year's record high temperatures, especially in...
Exemptions in place for farm trucks
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Drivers of Pennsylvania farm trucks and farm truck combinations with an actual weight or weight rating of 26,000 pounds or...
USDA, Department of Justice held final ag competition workshop
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice wrapped up the fifth of five joint public workshops earlier this month...
Environmental impact statement for genetically engineered alfalfa released
WASHINGTON -- The USDA recently announced the availability of the final environmental impact statement that evaluates the potential environmental effects of deregulating alfalfa genetically...
Podcast project evolves into useful tool for business development
PIKETON, Ohio -- What started out as a business management project for University of Rio Grande students has grown into a popular resource tool...
Expert gives tips on caring for Christmas cactus
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday gift plant. But this plant is also the subject of frequent debate among gardeners...
