Temple Grandin helps ranch expand humane certification
SALEM, Ohio — Temple Grandin, renowned author, livestock facilities designer and proponent of animal well-being, is lending her name to a labeling program that...
Agland Co-op and Heritage announce intent to merge
Two Ohio farm cooperatives announce intent to merge.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 19, 2015:
WINONA, Ohio — The Lone Ranger 4-H Club met Feb. 8 at Winona Friend’s Church. There were games and four demonstrations.
The first demonstration was...
Don’t lead your garden down the wrong path
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The recent tomato contamination outbreak has many people thinking about growing their own garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. But a food-safety...
OHS offers genealogy classes
A genealogy workshop series, offered by the Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library and the Franklin County Genealogical and Historical Society, is designed to introduce family history searchers to the many records and resources available to them.
USDA scientists complete livestock genetics project
USDA scientists have completed a pilot project to decipher segments of cattle and swine genes, paving the way for technologies that will help livestock breeders identify animals with superior qualities.
National dairy group offers scholarships
National Dairy Herd Information Association is offering $1,000 scholarships to full-time students at technical and two- and four-year universities.
Plenty of eggs for Easter and Passover
WASHINGTON — Although retail egg prices are historically high at $1.98 per dozen, consumers will find an adequate supply of the protein powerhouses to...
Pa. farmers could get a big tax break
The Pa. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Farmland Preservation is stepping up its campaign to purchase agricultural conservation easements.
McDonald’s asks meat suppliers to limit antibiotics
McVet? Animal health coalition says move is pushed by market, not science.
