BEEF 509 helps producers target consumers
COLUMBUS - The dates have been set for the 2008 BEEF 509 program, which is held to raise the awareness level about the beef that is produced and the reasons why it sometimes misses its mark with consumers' palates and producers' pocketbooks.
Dairymen address ethical production
MADISON, Wis. - A producer-led coalition representing every facet of the dairy industry recently unveiled the
Delay fall alfalfa cuttings to replenish supplies
COLUMBUS - Ohio producers planning to harvest alfalfa this fall should make their final cuttings closer to the killing frost to ensure high-energy, rigorous stands next spring.
Efforts awarded by Jefferson SWCD
WINTERSVILLE, Ohio - The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated its 64th annual meeting and banquet at St.
Emissions from ‘dirty’ energy down
WASHINGTON - The retail price of electricity increased by more than 9 percent in 2006, the largest increase since 1981.
Fundraising under way for Paul Brown museum
MASSILLON, Ohio - When Paul Brown took the helm of the Massillon Washington High School football team 75 years ago, the face of football changed forever.
Grange will host annual corn show
WOOSTER, Ohio - Valley College Grange in Wayne County will host its fourth annual corn show and supper Nov.
Farm ponds sources of water, danger
JACKSON, Miss. - In 2004, the No. 1 cause of accidental deaths on farms among Farm Bureau members in Mississippi was drowning in farm ponds.
Farm truck accidents can be avoided
FARGO, N.D. - Farm trucks are involved in accidents, on and off the road, every year, but the numbers go up at harvest time.
Farmers in El Salvador benefit from high-value crops, modern techniques
OPICO, El Salvador - In 1989, Gilberto Mancia left war-torn El Salvador to work in the United States building and repairing air conditioning units.













