Schumer’s plan could help New York dairy farmers meet yogurt demand
ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, recently announced that he is launching a two-pronged plan that will provide New York dairy...
Soybean enemies’ days are numbered
DES MOINES, Iowa — DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred says it has identified and incorporated new proprietary molecular markers into its soybean research program.
The...
Monarchs & Meadow Insects program set for Sept. 10
Catch up with this season’s stunning Monarch butterflies and more during Monarchs & Meadow Insects at Frohring Meadows on Sept. 10.
Young people are overwhelmingly the victims of sexual assaults
Young people -- both male and female -- are the most likely targets of rape and other sexual assaults. The most frequent victims of those assaults are 15.
EPA awards $7M for grants to research groundwater access
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gives four institutions funding for enhanced aquifer recharge research.
Fair play
Ohio livestock judge Keith Chamberlin evaluated dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats and even some reindeer at this year's Alaska State Fair.
Crawford County farmer, George Greig, tapped to lead Pa. ag department
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett announced Feb. 1 he intends to nominate George Greig, a farmer from Linesville, Crawford County, as state...
U.S. Senate approves farm bill
Farm groups mostly supportive, call for a 'harvest' action in the House.
I couldn’t farm without it!
What’s the tool, the piece of equipment, the software, the person, the thing, that is indispensable on your farm? What is it that you can’t farm without?
Ohio receives $99,000 grant to help farmers’ markets
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio farmers' markets and their vendors looking to boost their marketing efforts in providing fresh, local foods to consumers will receive...