Mad cow case confirmed in British Columbia
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease, in a cow in British Columbia.
Radiation adds years for prostate cancer victims
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Men whose tumors recur after prostate cancer surgery are three times more likely to survive their disease long term if they...
Has grain market reached its peak?
Livestock market reacts with mixed signals: Higher futures may dampen liquidation expectations.
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.
