American Farm Bureau: Farmers need policies that promote economic growth
SAN ANTONIO -- As the new Congress and the Obama administration prepare to take up proposals to address the current economic recession and climate...
Nations that sow food crops for biofuels may reap less than thought
MADISON, Wis. -- Global yields of most biofuels crops, including corn, rapeseed and wheat, have been overestimated by 100 to 150 percent or more,...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 15, 2009
CRESTON, Ohio — On Dec. 22, the Norwayne FFA traveled to snow trails in Mansfield for a day of snow tubing. Many members attended the...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 15, 2009
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Carroll County Farmers ‘N Charmers 4-H club held its first organizational meeting Dec. 10 at the Augusta Lodge Hall.
An...
Cattleman finds perfect combination
Dave Noll thinks about expected progeny differences and corn gluten and how many round bales he needs to get through winter. He builds fence and drives tractors and vaccinates cows. It's the stuff that farming is made of.
Pa. farmer earns American Farm Bureau Federation’s highest honor
SAN ANTONIO -- The American Farm Bureau Federation presented its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Keith Eckel from Pennsylvania and former Rep....
Boccieri named to House ag committee
WASHINGTON -- U. S. Rep. John Boccieri, D-Alliance, has been appointed to the agriculture committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House Committee...
Told you so: Brother’s advice shown to be right on inaugural wardrobe
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Imagine Penn State President Graham Spanier giving Barack Obama advice on what to wear at his inauguration as America's 44th...
USDA to delve into soybean allegations
ST. LOUIS -- The USDA plans to audit and, as appropriate, investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program, according to the American Soybean Association.The decision...
Champion lamb selected at Farm Show
HARRISBURG -- Samantha Adams of Bedford, Pa., took home the grand champion banner in the junior market lamb show Jan. 11 at the Pennsylvania...
