Field check: Ethanol reshapes the corn market
WASHINGTON - Work is under way to add more than 2 billion gallons to the annual capacity of the U.S.
Livestock production brings economic boost
COLUMBIA, Mo. - In Missouri, counties where animal agriculture increased from 1987 to 2002 experienced greater growth in economic activity and tax revenues than did counties with no increase in animal agriculture.
Ohio wines are making a name for themselves
WOOSTER, Ohio - The winners of annual Ohio Wine Competition have been announced. Judges awarded 30 gold medals -a record number - to competitors.
Significant label change for Paylean
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Paylean is the trade name of a swine feed additive produced and marketed by Elanco Animal Health.
Trends in dairy cattle breeding and genetics
ST. PAUL, Minn. - There have been many changes in dairy cattle breeding over the years. Our ancestors needed multipurpose cattle when they immigrated.
U.S. beans gaining ground in world oilseeds trade
WASHINGTON - The USDA forecasts 2006/07 soybean meal exports up modestly to a five-year high of 7.
Children learn basics of farm safety
WOOSTER, Ohio - The farm is a home, a playground and a place where children learn to do chores. But it also comes with the unique hazards associated with a farm and children need to take responsibility for their own safety, according to the organizers of the 2006 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day.
Growing good ground
HARTVILLE, Ohio - For Larry and Cynthia Ringer, there's more to business than moving the most product or making the most money.
Making a choice with sexed semen
SALEM, Ohio - Choosing the sex of any offspring may have a space-age kind of feel to it. But for some milk producers, gender selection is becoming less science fiction and more modern reality.
Wine industry’s glass is filled to top
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio - Dan Mastropi
