Hiring on nation’s farms up 15 percent as wage rates edge up from last...
Farm operators paid their hired workers an average wage of $9.22 per hour during the reference week, up 6 cents from last year.
Horses big business in West Virginia
The West Virginia Equine Economic Impact Study said that the once almost-invisible horse industry is now stepping forward as a major force within West Virginia's economy.
More maple syrup flowed in 2004
Ohio's production, estimated at 78,000 gallons, totaled $1.8 million; and Pennsylvania's production, at 60,000 gallons, $1.4 million.
‘New’ bacteria discovery could yield clues to controlling pig manure stink
"Hespellia" is the name of a new genus of bacteria discovered by USDA's Agricultural Research Service and cooperating scientists.
PROGRESS: Study drives home benefits of GPS auto guidance for farmers
Corn Belt farmers who relinquish the wheel in their tractors can profit handsomely.
Reader pleased to ‘Read It Again’
A brief mention in Farm and Dairy's weekly historical review made reader's day.
USDA: Milk prices softer in 2005
Dairy markets in 2005 will be greatly affected by how long 2004 prices remain at record levels.
We need to stand behind Bush
Reader objects to earlier letter bashing President Bush.
PROGRESS: Separate, but equal
Five brothers make western Pa. dairy partnership work
Mail Pouch barns: Landmark art or advertisement?
State's error gets response from barn lovers.
