Schafer named U.S. secretary of ag
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer as the country’s next secretary of agriculture Jan. 28.
Schafer gained experience...
Ohio Farmers Union elects Wise as president
COLUMBUS — Roger Wise was elected by Ohio Farmers Union delegates to lead the grassroots advocacy organization.
Wise, Sandusky County, succeeds Joe Logan, Trumbull...
Raw milk cheese recalled for staph
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Board of Animal Health’s Dairy Division revealed high levels of staphylococcus aureus (or “staph”) in several raw milk cheeses...
States team up to advance dairy issues
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Agriculture officials in Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont have renewed a partnership to develop a vision and promote profitability in the...
Corn exports showing marked increase
WASHINGTON — The first 5.5 months into the 2007-2008 marketing year have shown noteworthy increases in the exports of U.S. corn and sorghum in...
Milk production in 2008 a mixed bag
WASHINGTON — USDA projects 2007-2008 corn and soybean meal prices at $3.70 to $4.30 per bushel and $305 to $335 per ton, respectively.
According...
Money is out there for Ohio farm loans
COLUMBUS — According to Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray, the application process for the 2008 Agricultural Linked Deposit program will opened Jan. 7 and will...
Conference will focus on farm marketing strategies
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Agricultural leaders from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, have partnered to organize the sixth annual Ohio River Valley Farm Marketing Conference, being...
National Farm Machinery Show: Don’t get distracted by all the new paint, experts warn
PRINCETON, Ky. — Farmers across the country annually travel to Louisville in February for the National Farm Machinery Show. The Feb. 13-16 show offers...
National Farm Machinery Show: Renovations make 2008 show the biggest ever
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Farm Machinery Show’s massive exhibit floor is expanding for 2008, attracting the largest number of exhibitors in the show’s...