TB forces dairy farm quarantine in California
Eighty-nine cows and 16 workers have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis exposure at a 3,700-cow dairy farm in Tulare, Calif.
An empty aisle: Heavy rainfall gives vegetable lovers little to pick
Wet fields have prevented Ohio's tomato and other vegetable crop producers from planting in a timely manner, which may result in reduced yields.
Deadline nears for Pa. nutrient grant program
Pennsylvania is offering nutrient management grants for livestock producers, up to $75,000.
Death tax repeal dies in Senate
The U.S. Senate killed an amendment that would have permanently repealed the death tax.
Fourteen Pennsylvania counties remain in drought emergency
Pa. Gov. Mark Schweiker recently lifted the drought emergency for six counties and restored 14 other counties to normal status.
Historic oak tree in Maryland leaves deep roots
Since its beginning in the 1500s, the Wye oak tree saw the birth of a nation and survived countless thunderstorms, tornadoes and diseases, but was toppled by high winds June 6.
Military brigade at Fort Laurens State Memorial
Fort Laurens State Memorial will host its annual Encampment of the Brigade of the American Revolution, June 22-23.
New focus on agriculture leads to exploration of new partnerships
The Nature Conservancy is embracing agriculture as a new priority and is seeking new partnerships in this area.
Buying power: Erie County dairymen band together in profitable group buying venture
Volume buying and cash discounts are saving a group of Erie County dairymen big bucks.
Ohio farm tour spotlights diversified agriculture
Twenty Ohio farm operations will be highlighted in the 2002 Ohio Farm Profitability Tour series.
