Stable flies sticking around like flies on … well, manure
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Stable flies, which used to be found only in confined animal areas such as feedlots and barns, are now being found on cattle in pastures, according to a Kansas State University Research and Extension livestock entomologist.
Pa. postpones milk label change
Study confirms 4-H positively impacts members
MARIETTA, Ohio - A recent study is helping confirm that young people in 4-H learn leadership, citizenship and life skills.
Champion steer positive for steroids
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture wants to disqualify Geauga County's 2007 grand champion market steer and have its exhibitor give back his ribbons and $7,000 premium check after the steer tested positive for steroids.
Time has come to reduce hog herds
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Hog numbers will continue to run higher than anticipated, dragging out the potential for losses until next spring, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.
Ohio Farm Bureau debates raw milk position
SALEM, Ohio - "We oppose the sale of raw milk direct to consumers." Well, sort of. And then again, not really.
Toledo will house clean energy alliance
TOLEDO - Due to its reputation as a leader in alternative energy, The University of Toledo has been selected to house the
Wayne County couple to compete in nationals
SALEM, Ohio - Wayne County's Andy and Deanna Troutman were selected the Outstanding Young Farm Couple by the
Touch Down milk deal puts product in Cleveland cases
COLUMBUS,- Touch Down milk, a new Cleveland Browns-branded product line, has hit the dairy case at Cleveland-area Giant Eagle grocery stores.
A drop of Dawn dish soap saves birds
CINCINNATI - A drop of oil the size of a dime on a bird's body or wings can damage the insulated layer of down feathers and cause the bird to freeze to death.













