DFA finds improper $1 million payment
Dairy Farmers of America has discovered two of its former senior representatives were involved in an unauthorized transfer of $1 million.
Crossroads’ Chenal earns award
COLUMBUS — Sandy Chenal, resource and conservation district coordinator of Ohio’s Crossroads Resource and Conservation District, was named resource and conservation district Coordinator of the Year for 2007.
Livestock group voices opinion on potential JBS deal to government
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the Livestock Marketing Association brought marketing’s concerns over a proposed mega-merger in the packing industry to a recent...
Ohio State grooming veterinarians with new early commitment program
COLUMBUS — A national shortage of veterinarians specializing in livestock, poultry and other food animals could be alleviated as the result of a new...
Congress agrees on farm bill, but president will veto
SALEM, Ohio -- U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin referred to the biblical story of Job during a May 8 teleconference announcing the finalization of the...
Tight U.S. crop supplies, strong demand continue
Tight supplies and strong demand mean prices for corn and soybeans are likely to remain high for the foreseeable future.
Fungicide experiment results all over the board, corn yields greatly varied
WOOSTER, Ohio — The jury is still out on the effectiveness and feasibility of using fungicides on corn in the absence of diseases to...
Killer caterpillar numbers high this year, keep pregnant mares protected
By HOLLY WIEMERS
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Experts report that eastern tent caterpillars are now wandering and population levels are among the highest they’ve seen since...
Report dead or dying bats to wildlife conservationists
RESTON, Va. — Investigations continue looking into the cause of a mysterious illness that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of bats since...
Deadline extended to May 30 for Conservation Security Program
COLUMBUS — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently extended the deadline to apply for the Conservation Security Program to May 30.
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