Producers, wait and see about CAFO ruling
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - There's little doubt that some livestock producers will be affected by a Feb.
Soybean rust update after trip to Brazil
Well, it appears that this rust fungus overwintered in Florida.
Tests were started late last week to determine if the spores were still viable but from the appearance of the tissue in the picture, I would be surprised if they were not new lesions.
CAFTA pivotal to future of U.S. trade agreements
Fiddling with farm bill: Budget plan eyes agriculture’s funding
WASHINGTON - When President Bush released his 2006 budget proposal Feb. 7, the murmurs started that the proposed cuts would pry open the 2002 farm bill.
Is permanent death tax repeal likely? Hard to say
WASHINGTON - While in Washington D.C. last week, Ohio Farm Bureau members lobbied for support to repeal the estate tax, often also called the death tax.
A new approach: Wean calves early, make more money
CADIZ, Ohio - The American beef industry is built around cows calving and weaning those calves to replace the brood herd or fill meat cases with steaks and ground hamburger.
License plates promote beef industry
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio cattlemen can show pride in their industry by purchasing the new Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation license plate.
Border still closed to Canadian cattle
SALEM, Ohio - The U.S. border remains closed to Canadian cattle imports this week despite plans to reopen March 7.
Dairy inspection: PASSED
SALEM, Ohio - Wearing green muck boots and carrying a clipboard, Connie Oshop-Keith opens the milkhouse door.
Portage County banquet: Dairy community honors its elite
RAVENNA, Ohio - A police barricade forced Jim Earnest to halt his cattle trailer just inside the Pennsylvania state line.













