Responsible logging is possible, even strengthens North America’s forests
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In an era of ever-increasing environmental awareness, few industries receive more scrutiny than logging.
For decades, environmental groups have claimed that...
Rabies-infected cow herd destroyed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture destroyed a herd of approximately 80 cattle exposed to rabies in Hampshire County April 3....
Livestock farmers know their beans
ST. LOUIS — Livestock and poultry consume about 98 percent of domestically used soybean meal, making them the No. 1 customer for U.S. soybean...
Ash borer now in 35 Ohio counties
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture has quarantined Putnam and six nearby counties in the state’s battle against emerald ash borer.
The state’s...
Jobs stimulus package skips the ballot, goes straight to Ohio economy
Gov. Ted Strickland, Ohio Senate President Bill Harris and Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted just announced a $1.57 billion jobs stimulus package that aims to create new jobs while laying the foundation for future economic prosperity.
Northwest Pa. group still pushing for ethanol plant
Keystone Ethanol Energy Producers' sites under consideration are in the Keystone Industrial Park and the Greenville Reynolds Industrial Park.
Holstein Association reports successes
The board of directors of Holstein Association USA held its spring meeting in Brattleboro, Vt. March 27-28.
Mom was right: That soup will cure a cold
Sometimes simple home remedies are just what the doctor ordered for minor health concerns. Consider chicken soup to ease cold symptoms, or, yes, its true, duct tape to remove warts.
Algae could produce renewable fuels
ARGONNE, Ill. — As gas prices continue to soar to record highs, motorists are crying out for an alternative that won’t cramp their...
Is your herd ready for summer?
CANTON, Ohio — A good coach will prepare his team for the next competitor. Cows are great athletes, so as a dairy manager, you are a cow coach and need to prepare your cows for the summer season.
