A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 10, 2008
COLLINS, Ohio — During the week of June 23-27, the Western Reserve FFA held its annual Safety Town.
Children were taught about farm safety and...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 10, 2008
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Kangaroo Krew 4-H club met June 27 with 11 members present.
The club discussed project judging, animal sales and the upcoming...
Ag economist puts farm bill into more user-friendly terms
COLUMBUS — With more than 600 pages and 15 titles, grasping a firm understanding of the 2008 farm bill can be daunting. But Ohio...
July starts with falling corn prices
By Mike Roberts
Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia TechBLACKSBURG, Va. -- Corn on the Chicago Board of Trade finished limit down again July 7, with the...
Retail food prices still rising; bacon and cooking oil up most
Survey shows total cost of 16 basic grocery items was $46.67, up about 3.5 percent or $1.64 from the first quarter of 2008.
Safe food starts on the farm
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the recent salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes fades from the nation's headlines, supermarket produce managers are still grasping...
Accident costs Minerva Cheese over $6,000
MINERVA, Ohio — Minerva Cheese factory accidentally released whey, a milky substance, into Sandy Creek between Minerva and Malvern, which temporarily depleted oxygen levels...
More Holsteins registered in 2007 than all other dairy breeds combined
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Excitement for U.S. Registered Holsteins and their owners abounded as 1,800 Holstein enthusiasts participated in the national convention of Holstein Association...
USDA issues advance direct payments
U.S. farmers will receive up to $1.15 billion in 2008 advance direct payments.
Local produce available at Wal-Mart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — More local fruits and vegetables will now be available at Wal-Mart to keep produce prices down and provide fresh and healthy...
