Bumper crop: Prices low, storage short
SALEM, Ohio - U.S. growers may be enjoying a bumper corn crop this growing season, but are facing two consequences as a result: low prices and no storage room.
Picture for beef exports still unclear
AMARILLO, Texas - Trying to predict the future for U.S. beef exports is, at best, a murky proposition.
Soybean rust confirmed in U.S.
SALEM, Ohio - The USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service reported that Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) was found on soybean leaf samples collected from two research plots near Baton Rouge, La.
Pop-Tarts and Twix: Feeding byproducts is an option
WOOSTER, Ohio - Ever think of throwing some candy or salad or even potato chips into your cows' ration? Maybe you should.
USDA recognizes official systems for animal ID
WASHINGTON - The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will recognize additional numbering systems for the identification of animals.
Dairy workers go on strike
SALEM, Ohio - Disgruntled workers at one of the largest dairy farms in Ohio went on strike earlier this month, demanding respect from their employer.
Veneman resigns from USDA
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman resigned her post at USDA, one of four senior officials to leave the Bush administration following the president's re-election.
ODA’s livestock show policy under microscope in court
SALEM, Ohio - Ryan Daulton and the Ohio Department of Agriculture may see their day in court.
And when they're there, both will have the chance to prove they're just following the rules and want what's best for everybody.
Farm Bureau offers equine education
COLUMBUS - Two Equine Education Conferences will be hosted by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Dec. 11 in Perrysburg and Jan.
Finally, below-normal rainfall recorded in October
MILLPORT, Ohio - October was only the third month this year with below normal rainfall, although it still rained 11 days, according to Edwin Copeland, U.
