Open border likely to push U.S. prices lower
WASHINGTON - USDA officials say the border's opening may cause a decline in cattle and beef prices.
USDA chief economist Keith Collins estimates the United States will import 2 million head of cattle in the 12 months following the resumption of trade.
Animal ID meetings planned across Ohio
COLUMBUS -
Beef checkoff gets international notice
DENVER - The success of the beef checkoff-funded "Beef. It's What's for Dinner"
BSE confirmed in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian officials confirmed Sunday, Jan. 2, that a 9-year-old dairy cow from Alberta, Canada, tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
Collectibles at the Pa. Farm Show
GAP, Pa. - Limited edition collectibles will be available at the 89th Pennsylvania Farm Show, which is scheduled Jan.
Heart of America grazing conference scheduled to be held in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Ohio -
Here are recommendations for starter phosphorus, potassium
COLUMBUS - With potassium availability low in some areas and prices high all across the state, producers may be inclined to apply more fertilizer material this winter into early spring.
Organic is a sustainability winner
BELTSVILLE, Md. - An organic crop rotation is at least as sustainable as no-till farming or chisel tillage in terms of nitrogen loss and corn yields, according to an Agricultural Research Service study.
U.S. wins case ovear geographic food names
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick announced that the United States had prevailed in its World Trade Organization case against the European Union regarding geographic food names known as "geographical indications.
Expert offers rumensin guidelines
URBANA, Ill. - Proper use of the additive for dairy cows, monensin (commercially known as rumensin), should increase feed efficiency, improve protein status, and reduce bloat risk, said dairy specialist Mike Hutjens.
