Should packers control livestock?
WASHINGTON - Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, recently joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing legislation that would make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock, either through a subsidiary or an arrangement that gives the packer operational, managerial, or supervisory control prior to seven days before slaughter.
It can’t be that hard to put up your own hay …
(Editor's note: The following is a "Best Buy of 2006" entry that got out of hand. Let's just say that this part-time farmer suffered through lots of "worst buys" before making any "best buys".
Wiles charged with animal cruelty
SALEM, Ohio - A Wayne County hog farmer, his son and a farm employee were charged with cruelty to animals Jan.
Nine honored for dedication to fairs
COLUMBUS - Nine county fair leaders were recognized recently at the 82nd annual Ohio Fair Managers Association convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Cooperative milk pricing on table
MOLINE, Ill. - At the National Farmers Organization annual farm business and marketing convention recently, Dairy Division Director Bradley Rach proposed dairy co-ops come together to improve America's milk pricing system.
Robert Boggs takes director’s chair at ODA
Ashtabula County's Robert Boggs became the new director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Say goodbye to hog profits in 2007
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Much higher feed costs are likely to eliminate the profit potential for pork producers in 2007.
Ugly, banned tomato gets its own blog
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has intervened in the national debate over the UglyRipe tomato, freeing the heirloom beefsteak variety tomato from the shape restrictions imposed by the Florida Tomato Committee.
Corn harvest will not keep up
URBANA, Illinois - For now, expect corn and soybean prices to be well-supported until planting intentions are known, said a University of Illinois Extension marketing specialist.
Get ready for Power Show Ohio
The 2007 Power Show Ohio is set for Jan.
