USDA will recheck BSE tests
The public will no longer be immediately notified when tests are inconclusive. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will instead first re-test the animal.
2004 Across-breed EPD adjustments
By using the across-breed adjustment factors, animals of different breeds can be compared on the same EPD scale.
Conference to examine manure concerns in Great Lakes Basin
Organizers to review and integrate guidelines from U.S. states and Canadian provinces, make recommendations to reduce liquid manure discharges.
Illinois library working to preserve 125 years of agricultural history
Page by page, America's rich agricultural history is being ravaged, not by boll weevils, not by locusts, not by critters of any kind, but by time.
Junior cattlemen claim wins in W.Va.
Ohio Valley Junior Beef Association entries show for top awards.
Knox Co. turkey brings $1,575 bid
Small animals and dairy products bring in big bucks at Knox County Fair auction.
Maple products contest names winners
Entries were submitted for three grades of maple syrup and several types of maple products.
Tobacco buyout makes progress, but the major obstacles remain
Competing bills in the U.S. Senate and House were passed.
Trotter and Crosser get top honors at National Guernsey Convention
Two local dairy leaders received top honors at the National Guernsey Convention.
USDA begins posting wholesale bison meat prices
Initial monthly report shows strengthening demand, prices.













