Ashes, ashes, they all fall down?
COLUMBUS - What will happen to North American forests if emerald ash borer (EAB) spreads out of control? What types of wooded areas are most susceptible to this exotic killer of ash trees? These are some of the riddles Ohio State University researchers are trying to solve in a unique study of the borer's environmental impact.
Biofilters cut livestock odor dramatically
URBANA, Ill. - Biofilters can dramatically reduce odors coming from livestock operations, clearing the air between farmers and their urban neighbors.
Draft pick
JEFFERSON, Ohio - Dick Stasiak cried when his dad sold their family's draft horses. He was just a kid, but he had fallen in love with the majestic animals.
Even urban Cuyahoga County supports 4-H’ers
BEREA, Ohio -
Man spends $84,819 at Fayette County
Fair UNIONTOWN, Pa. - The 51st annual Fayette County Fair 4-H Market Livestock Auction in Uniontown, Pa.
Researchers study cattle eyes for a more accurate age verifier
MANHATTAN, Kan. - There is nothing cuter than the big brown eyes of a calf, but Kansas State University researchers are interested in Betsy's eyes for another reason.
Should you start that farm business?
ITHACA, N.Y. - Thinking about starting a new business? A practical guidebook is available from Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service to assist rural and farm residents who are considering alternative enterprises.
Supplement cows, heifers on pasture
BLACKSBURG, Va. - This year pasture for grazing has been extremely variable. May was very cool, followed by a very dry June.
Thousands of animal feeding operations sign up for EPA initiative
WASHINGTON - More than 2,000 animal feeding operations have signed agreements for the Environmental Protection Agency's air compliance initiative.
Wayne County shows off Holsteins
WOOSTER, Ohio - The District 7 Holstein Club's show was July 16 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio.
