Pa. farmers fight both drought and flooding in a few chaotic months
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - It seems like it hasn't quit raining since Bryan Swistock voiced worries in mid-April about an impending groundwater drought in Pennsylvania.
Soybean growers debate future
ST. LOUIS - U.S. soybean farmers are looking for new ways to build demand for soybeans and soy products by exploring partnership activities with growers in Paraguay.
Farmland protection grants available
SALEM, Ohio - The Center for Farmland Policy Innovation at Ohio State University is looking for a few fresh ideas for farmland protection.
Biobutanol: Next renewable fuel?
SALEM, Ohio - Big oil is taking what may be the next big step in biofuels production. Gas-station chain and fuel production giant BP partnered three years ago with DuPont to develop and market a renewable fuel source, and the team is on track to market biobutanol beginning in 2007.
Painting shows Carmony dairy history
WOOSTER, Ohio - A DHL delivery van pulls into the drive and Stan Carmony jumps. He's been waiting for this one.
Skepticism turns to participation
SALEM, Ohio - Many people were skeptical two years ago when talk first rumbled about a joint effort between the
Another BSE case found in Canada
SALEM, Ohio - On July 4, final test results confirmed bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a mature crossbred beef cow from Manitoba.
Biofuels backed by Ohio law
COLUMBUS - Ohio's availability of soy biodiesel and E85 ethanol will soon increase, thanks to the state's first-ever biofuels legislation signed into law July 5.
Canada takes new steps to curb the spread of major cow disease
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is banning cattle tissue capable of transmitting bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from all animal feeds, pet foods and fertilizers.