America has avoided driving off the fiscal cliff in the past
Editor:We are reminded several times daily that a fiscal cliff looms threateningly in our future. There are two opposing views about the way to...
A weekly roundup of FFA news for the week of May 1, 2008
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — At the April 22 state animal health contest, the Hillsdale FFA team placed 13th.
The team consisted of Kelsey King, Michelle...
Pa. feeder calf pool auction ups prices for small producers
Calves consigned to the pool are vaccinated, weaned, wormed, and graded. They are then sorted into lots, and sold in late September. Consignment forms are due.
Farm and Dairy rolls out new press
Lyle Printing and Publishing, parent company of Farm and Dairy, upgraded its web press operation with the installation of a new eight-unit press.
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.
Farmers...
PROGRESS: Fuel cell efficiency cuts dairy energy costs, pollution
The fuel cell on one New York dairy farm is used to heat the milking parlor during the winter.
Dairy advocate group presents contract with producers
FRESNO, Calif. -- The National Dairy Producers Organization Inc. recently introduced its Contract with Producers during a nationwide conference call with dairy producers.Details The...
Cattle association presents special appreciation award
"Farm and Dairy" correspondent Esther Solves honored "in appreciation for your devoted years spent with us" by Tuscarawas County Cattle Association.
Fuel prices costing farmers, too
Fewer trips and better equipment can help farmers save.
Wildlife expert warns of ecological risks of natural gas drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With the unprecedented wave of deep-well, natural-gas drilling occurring across much of Pennsylvania, care must be taken to minimize impacts...
