Stressed? Dao yin says just rub your ear, then pinch it
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Based on medical traditions more than 2,000 years old, Chinese self-massage techniques can help release tension and reduce anxiety -- without...
West Virginia University rifle coach off to Olympics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University rifle coach Jon Hammond will be the first to tell you that he has dreamed of competing in...
International committee vote approves biodiesel measures
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The biodiesel industry is celebrating following the final vote by the ASTM International D02 Main Committee to approve a trio...
History of polled Holsteins is online
Polled Holsteins represent just a fraction of dairy cows in the U.S., but Larry Specht has always been intrigued by these naturally hornless cattle.
Grazing new trails: Ohio farmer takes holistic approach
PLEASANTVILLE, Ohio -- Four years ago, Mark Scarpitti of Pleasantville, Ohio, added a few meat goats to his sheep grazing operation. The next year,...
Scammers now targeting hay sellers
Phony lottery winnings and "discounted" name-brand luxuries have been long-time favorites of scam artists. Their too-good-to-be-true offers have emptied bank accounts and left victims helpless to do anything about it. But now, scammers are targeting a new group. Farmers -- and anyone else who buys or sells agricultural goods -- should be on the look out for suspicious offers.
Bioproducts grabbing attention, dollars
Gov. Ted Strickland signed an economic stimulus package that includes $50 million to develop the state's bioproducts industry.
Pa. dairy producers back tax credits
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — The Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania is lending its support to the Dairy Modernization or Expansion Tax Credit Program (Dairy-MAX) that...
More than 6,400 acres added to Pa. preservation
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Farmland in 20 Pennsylvania counties will remain viable for agricultural production thanks to the June 19 approval of more than 6,400...
Art’s-Way makes list of best small public companies
ARMSTRONG, Iowa — Art’s-Way Manufacturing, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery, equipment and services, has been named to the Fortune Small...
