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.
This year’s crops are risky to feed
SALEM, Ohio - Farmers who harvest silage know that when it's time chop, everything else takes a back seat.
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.
Woodlot warnings: You tell us
Has someone taken advantage of you when it came to harvesting your woodlot? Were you impressed with the amount and went through with the deal only to find out later that you could've made more money? Or did you turn down the offer and thank yourself when you found how much your timber was actually worth? Forestry experts say it happens too often and needs to stop. Reporter Kristy Hebert is interested in talking with anyone who has a similar story for a consumer awareness article. Contact her by Sept. 1 at 800-837-3419 or by e-mail at khebert@farmanddairy.com.
Area residents say watershed district’s plan still vague
SALEM, Ohio - The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District says its idea holds water, but some landowners in 18 eastern Ohio counties deny it and say the district's latest plan is giving them a sinking feeling.
Darkness doesn’t deter buyers at Jefferson County livestock auction
SMITHFIELD, Ohio - Four-H'ers in Jefferson County probably plan on fair-week rain as much as they've come to plan on Kyleigh DeFrank bringing at least one champion livestock project.
Livestock auction gets new owner
SMITHFIELD, Ohio - The Carrollton Livestock Auction is under new ownership and management. Wayne Falb, an auctioneer and cattleman from Leetonia, Ohio, took over operations Aug.
