BSE test a false alarm
WASHINGTON - The inconclusive screening test sample for mad cow disease that jolted the U.S. cattle industry Nov.
Cattlemen to sponsor mineral program
CARROLLTON, Ohio - Family farmers are challenged these days to remain profitable. One way to compete without actually getting larger is to simply "act larger" by joining with other local producers.
USDA gifts Ohio $461,200 in emergency funds
COLUMBUS - The USDA is providing $ 461,200 in Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) funding to Washington, Belmont, Monroe, Muskinghum, Morgan, Athens, Hocking, Perry, and Jefferson counties in Ohio affected by Hurricane Ivan and Frances.
Obstacles continue in WTO farm talks
ATHENS, Ga. - World Trade Organization negotiators, who met last week at the organization's headquarters, have yet to advance specifics on how all nations of the world subsidize and protect their agriculture sectors.
Owens Farm honored by Tusc. SWCD
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio - The Owens Farm, which dates back to the 1880s, has been chosen to receive the Tuscarawas County 2004 Conservation Farm of the Year award.
Pa. Farm Bureau honors state legislator
HERSHEY, Pa. - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau presented state Rep. Art Hershey with its 2004 Distinguished Service to Agriculture award.
Salvage for feed: Guidelines for flood-affected crops
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - It has been a long, anxious wait for Pennsylvania grain producers who still have flood-affected crops in the field.
Smithfield Foods to pay $2 million
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Ashland Co. recognizes top 4-H’ers
ASHLAND, Ohio - Friends, members and volunteers with the Ashland County 4-H program celebrated a successful harvest of activities and projects during their annual recognition banquet.
Tuscarawas dairy 4-H’ers recognized
SUGARCREEK, Ohio - The 17th annual Tuscarawas County junior fair dairy banquet Nov. 15 drew about 250 club members, parents, dairy sale buyers and other program supporters.
