Teeth in new Dog Law: Pennsylvania shuts down five dog kennels
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pa. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement has used authority provided by the new dog law to shut down five of...
U.S. and China agree on reopening Chinese pork market to U.S.
WASHINGTON -- The United States and China have reached an agreement to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. pork and pork products.Pork trade will...
Antibiotic use helps prevent livestock disease, but farmers must follow label
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Antibiotic use in livestock has been a source of controversy in the United States, but a Purdue University animal scientist...
Michigan farmers, meat eaters proclaim ‘Meat Eaters’ Day,’ March 20
After the governor of Michigan declared March 20 a "Meatout Day," the state's farmers and meat-lovers declared it "Michigan Meat Eaters Day," and have made plans for major cookouts and barbecues.
Expert analyzes U.S. dollar value, corn prices link
URBANA, Ill. — It is not uncommon for daily fluctuations in corn prices to be attributed to fluctuations in the value of the U.S....
Young farmers, ranchers face concerns but express optimism for the future
WASHINGTON -- Profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America's leading young farmers and ranchers, according...
Vilsack names new National Dairy Board appointments
WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 12 members to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve three-year...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 18, 2010
NORTH BENTON, Ohio -- The Village Varieties 4-H club met March 9 at North Benton Presbyterian Church, with 41 members present along with 11...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 18, 2010
CRESTON, Ohio -- The Norwayne FFA chapter members recently held an official monthly meeting March 8 at the Creston Middle School. The members passed...
Michigan farm groups mad over Governor’s meatless decision
LANSING, Michigan — A resolution proclaiming March 20 a “meatless” day is being called a “meat-headed” decision by the state’s top agriculture groups.
The resolution,...
