The money connoisseur
RAVENNA, Ohio - You'd think with all Robbin Quinn knows about money, he'd be a banker or stockbroker or at least outrageously rich.
August is wettest month on record at weather station
MILLPORT, Ohio - August 2004 had only eight days of rain, but it's the wettest August on record at U.
Court rules in favor of Southern Belle, DFA
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, ruled Aug. 31 that Southern Belle Dairy and Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
Hog expansion outlook is cautious
URBANA, Ill. - Plans by hog producers to expand their operations should be kept at very modest levels, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
Is beef demand flat-lining or faltering?
We've gotten a little spoiled over the past two years by the impressive increases in demand for beef, which has pushed cattle prices to new highs and to a new concept of a "normal" price.
Silo gas silent, potentially lethal killer
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Silos, a necessity on many farms, can be dangerous, especially days after filling when deadly gasses are building up inside.
Traditional ways under threat: African farming know-how is fading
MASSAVASSE, Mozambique - In this typical farming community in southern Mozambique, farmer after farmer speaks of favorite local seed varieties lost to flood and drought, and of family life torn apart by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Pa. hosts Women in Dairy conference
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - A Women in Dairy 2004 conference is scheduled Oct. 20 in Carlisle, Pa.
Keynote speakers are Rosemarie Rossetti and Cris Peterson, both authors and syndicated columnists, who will discuss how to overcome adversity and embrace change.
Penn State offers help to producers to cope with ‘substantial’ dairy risks
Wild swings in milk and feed prices are having a significant impact on the profitability of Pennsylvania dairy farms.
Raubenolt named cooperator of year
ASHLAND, Ohio - The Ashland County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated its 60th anniversary during its annual meeting held Aug.
