Stable flies pose risk in pastures, too
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Stable flies can be a major pest to livestock grazing in Midwest pastures, but there are ways to minimize the problem, according to
Henry Bergfeld — The long and short of loving cattle
SUMMITVILLE, Ohio - Henry Bergfeld was never supposed to be a cattleman, never supposed to be college-educated, never supposed to be a cutting-edge leader at one of the nation's largest cattle ranches.
Taiwan reopens market for U.S. beef products
WASHINGTON - Taiwan is lifting its ban on U.S. boneless beef from animals under 30 months of age effective April 16.
Certifier gives brief look at organic rules
SALEM, Ohio - The rules for organic certification fill several booklets, but the gist of most of them is to treat the cows humanely, said organic certifier Stephen Sears.
U.S. trade commission reviews free trade pacts
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission launched an investigation April 7 on the impact of three trade agreements signed since 2002 under trade promotion authority (also known as "fast track authority").
Grape producers get help after imports force their prices down
SALEM, Ohio - Foreign imports drove down prices for Concord juice grape producers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York in 2003.
Ohio’s meat processing rules clarified
SALEM, Ohio - Farmers want to get their beef and pork into their neighbors' stomachs and make a little profit at the same time.
Andersons expands rail group; ethanol holdings
MAUMEE, Ohio - The Andersons is adding 1,180 rail cars to the assets of its rail group.
Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
Be prepared to face off-farm issues
PLAIN CITY, Ohio - Every day, livestock producers face issues that force them to consider off-farm reactions as opposed to onfarm benefits.
Bull sale averages more than $2,000
PENNSYLVANIA FURNACE, Pa. - The Pa. Department of Agriculture's 32nd annual Performance Tested Bull Sale averaged $2,029 on 93 head.












