Animal handling violations lead to largest beef recall in U.S. history
A California-based slaughter plant Feb. 17 voluntarily recalled more than 143 million pounds of beef — the largest recall in U.S. history — after the USDA discovered animal handling violations at the facility that resulted in improper inspections.
Ohio farmers featured in national natural resources conservation effort
COLUMBUS — Scott Stoller and his family were recognized for their conservation commitment as part of a national conservation campaign recently launched by the...
Family-run company backs Ill. racing family
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The two teenage girls sidled closer to the green-and-white race car at the National Farm Machinery Show, checking out the car,...
Helping hands
DORSET, Ohio — Reid Fetters had just finished helping his neighbors with chores when it hit him.
The pain was so intense, so fierce, it...
Pacesetters honored in Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa. — Positive leadership and groundbreaking innovation characterize the recipients of the Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders’ 2008 Pacesetter Awards: the Young family and their...
Galehouse’s efforts put her in the Ohio Christmas Tree hall of fame
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio — Amy Galehouse of Galehouse Tree Farm in Doylestown was inducted into the Ohio Christmas Tree Association Hall of Fame at the...
Exports expected to smash records
Surging foreign demand, a weak U.S. dollar and unprecedented growth in the global economy are the driving forces behind increasing rates of U.S. agricultural exports, according to Mike Dwyer, chief economist with the Foreign Agricultural Service at the USDA.
New rules allow rbST info on labels
SALEM, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland enacted an emergency rule Feb. 7 that would allow consumers to see, in plain language, whether the milk they’re purchasing came from cows treated with rbST.
The temporary rule, in effect until the state creates a permanent one, provides guidelines for label wording and establishes a verification requirement for marketing organizations and labelers.
The temporary rule, in effect until the state creates a permanent one, provides guidelines for label wording and establishes a verification requirement for marketing organizations and labelers.
Sustainable ag leader says ‘scientism’ leaves no room for public debate
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It's officially called the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), but at last week's Farming for the Future Conference,...
Ohio pork producers address animal
COLUMBUS — Pork producers from across Ohio met in Columbus last week to sort through several issues centered around animal care.
Sow housing, feeding systems...
