March unseasonably warm for most of the nation
WASHINGTON - March 2007 was more than 5 degrees F warmer than average throughout the contiguous U.S.
Plowed under: Corn stalks next targets of ethanol squeeze
WASHINGTON - If conservation of soil organic matter is taken into account, the United States at best has to cut in half the amount of cornstalks that can be harvested to produce ethanol, according to an Agricultural Research Service study.
Pork producers: ‘We will comply’
WASHINGTON - All pork producers are ready and willing to comply with new federal water-quality regulations regardless of whether they are required to obtain federal discharge permits, the National Pork Producers Council said in testimony submitted to a congressional subcommittee looking into agriculture's effects on water quality.
Puzzling potassium levels? There’s a likely explanation
WOODBURY, Minn. - Ever get a soil test result for potassium that looked a little odd? You're not alone, said T.
Seedstock sale boast strong averages
HILLSBORO, Ohio - The first of two Ohio Cattlemen's Association Seedstock Improvement Sales had a standing-room only crowd at Union Stock Yards' new sale facility in Hillsboro, Ohio, April 14.
Virus and parasite may cause bee ‘colony collapse disorder’
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Researchers have identified potential culprits behind the wide-spread catastrophic death of honeybees around North America and Europe.
Tainted hog feed makes its way to eight U.S. farms
SALEM, Ohio - Eight U.S. hog farms were quarantined last week when authorities determined the animals ate contaminated feed.
The hour of honor
SALEM, Ohio - Millions of fingers have touched the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Millions of feet have walked the circle of the National World War II Memorial.
43.5-acre farm: $100
ORWELL, Ohio - The offer may sound far-fetched, but it's completely legal and real: Dennis and Rose Wallace are giving away their Ashtabula County farm.
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