Bush names Johanns to be new ag secretary
WASHINGTON - The president nominated Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns as the country's next secretary of agriculture.
Dairy moves forward with animal ID
RALEIGH, N.C. - Hershey Brothers Dairy Farm near Lancaster, Pa., recently installed a radio-frequency identification (RFID) system.
Farm Bureau defends landowner rights
WASHINGTON - Working to protect the rights of America's farm and ranch landowners, the American Farm Bureau Federation has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a property case before the U.
Farm Bureau recommendations signed into law in Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Several bills advanced by Pennsylvania Farm Bureau have been signed into law by Gov.
Farm Bureau: Harbages named Ohio Farm Bureau 2004 Outstanding Young Farmers
COLUMBUS - Brian and Jennifer Harbage of South Charleston have been named the 2004 Outstanding Young Farmers by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bureau: Ohio Farm Bureau delegates debate both sides of the fence
COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau voting delegates tried to wade through 140 pages of proposed policies during a two-day session Dec.
Have you any wool (that’s worth any money?)
(Editor's note: This article is reprinted with permission from the OSU Extension Sheep Team Newsletter.
Headlocks can increase safety, profits
MADISON, Wis. - Many dairy farmers opt to house their cows "on the loose" in freestall barns.
Is life insurance a good estate planning tool for farm families?
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Life insurance can be an excellent tool when transferring the farm to the next generation.
USDA gifts Ohio $461,200 in emergency funds
COLUMBUS - The USDA is providing $ 461,200 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to Washington, Belmont, Monroe, Muskinghum, Morgan, Athens, Hocking, Perry, and Jefferson counties in Ohio affected by Hurricane Ivan and Frances.
