Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages, drawbacks
Sales of U.S. organic products, including pork, grew more than 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and the consumer demand is expected to continue despite the current economic downturn.
Low milk prices for farmers threaten local and regional economies
SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- The drastic drop in milk prices paid to farmers over the past year has led to an unprecedented crisis for dairy...
Lisbon fire comes under investigation
Investigators probe fire at home owned by man at the center of lawsuit with Witmer's, an area grain elevator.
Alfalfa needs right amount of boron
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Alfalfa growers should consider whether or not boron should be added to their potassium and phosphorus application, said Keith Johnson,...
Honey bee losses decrease in USA
WASHINGTON --Some positive news from the honey bee world is being released. The number of honey bee colony losses has decreased across the country...
Farm Credit reports first quarter earnings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Farm Credit Services of Mid-America announced earnings of $40.2 million for the first quarter of 2009.
Additionally, loan volume, including owned and...
Auction Roundup – Rotary Club of Wooster auction a success
- The 34th annual auction of the Rotary Club of Wooster was held April 10-11 at Wooster High School and despite the economic downturn,...
Carroll County couple builds farm, family
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- The story of one family's cattle farm started when two college sweethearts met through their love of agriculture.Todd and Kim Davis...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 21, 2009
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met May 12 at the Bowman Ridge Community Center.
Old business included the goat and...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of May 21, 2009
ASHLAND, Ohio — Ten members from the Crestview FFA traveled to the 81st FFA State Convention May 1.
While the Meats Team, consisting of...
