Scientists building a better honeybee
WASHINGTON - With a map of the honeybee's entire genetic code in hand, USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists are pursuing new ways to manage the welfare and productivity of this important insect.
Share your fair memories
Last year you told us stories of romance, pranks, family bonding and missteps. What will you come up with this year?
Since we know you still have countless fair memories to share with us, we're again inviting readers to send us their favorite county fair stories and pictures.
Sugar Creek farmersGet late spring nitrate test help free
WOOSTER, Ohio - Take the guesswork out of fertilizing corn with a late spring nitrate test, which shows how much nitrogen a field needs or not, ensures the crop is fed enough, and prevents unnecessary applications.
USDA closes border to Mexican state
WASHINGTON - The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently closed the U.S. border to cattle from the Mexican state of Durango due to inadequacies with that state's bovine tuberculosis management program.
What 4-H means to me
We know 4-H is amazing and you know 4-H is amazing. Now Farm and Dairy wants to give all readers an idea of what 4-H is about by letting club members do the talking.
The hardest farm decision involves everyone
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - If farmers hope to keep their operations in the family and running successfully, they better start talking.
Supreme Court upholds checkoff
WASHINGTON - A U.S. Supreme Court ruling May 23 determined the beef checkoff is not unconstitutional.
Ag security areas preserve farmland
SALEM, Ohio - State Rep. Tony Core, who's also a Logan County farmer, thinks many farmers' situations might be a lot like his.
Hog swap: Family waives right to hearing
SALEM, Ohio - The Williams County junior fair's 2004 champion hog - a gilt with the potential to produce more award-winning pigs -
Riding away
THE first time Linda Hren fought cancer was bad enough. But getting it back months later was far worse.
