Locals keep authority to regulate factory farms
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1222 vetoed; preserves local authority to resolve agricultural conflict.
Michigan farm paying for polluting: EPA, Sierra Club settle with dairy
As part of the settlement, the farm will build and use a retention pond to store contaminated runoff from the dairy for 180 days.
Ohio corn yield sets new state record
U.S. corn production up from 2002, soybean production down.
Ohio sheep association honors leader
Mike Stitzlein of Ashland County and Bill and Susan Shultz of Logan County also recognized.
Ohio State kicks prion test effort into high gear
Researcher looking for way to identify BSE-causing prions through blood before the onset of symptoms.
Rovenolts win six-horse hitch for ninth time
Rovenolt Stables of Turbotville, Pa., won the four- and six-horse hitch competitions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Risky business: Where’s the beef?
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell gives her thoughts on the mad cow scare.
Court upholds hog’s disqualification
The same family's 2003 champion hog passed post-mortem inspection.
Ohio State Fair lambs disqualified after tests find traces of ractopamine
Latest situation is the second run-in with ractopamine for one Delaware County family.
Suburban farm saved from development
Owner and manager bring Mindale Farms to forefront of cattle and horse breeding.
