USDA proposes new rules for beef research money
The proposal would direct more checkoff money into the qualified state beef councils in states where cattle are born and raised.
Rural postal workers seek more than right address; help set hunting limits
Postal carriers twice yearly, in early April and August, count a variety of wildlife they see to help gather the data that sets bag limits for small game.
Writing to correct misunderstandings
The executive director of the Northeast Dairy Compact Commission writes to clarify possible misunderstandings about the compact reported in Farm and Dairy.
Local youths take top spots in KILE sheep contest
As the Keystone International Livestock Exposition wrapped up weekend activity Oct. 7 at the State Farm Show Complex, junior sheep took center stage.
Mixed bag or melting pot? U.S. population remains diverse
The 2000 census figures show more ethnic diversity than ever, but sharp population divisions occurring in U.S. regions.
Model railroads run flat-out through two weekends
The Youngstown Model Railroad Association is having its annual Fall Open House Nov. 3-4 and Nov. 10-11.
Pennsylvania, Ohio exhibitors win at KILE beef competitions
Championships were awarded in the Hereford, Highland, Shorthorn, and Limousin competitions. Armstrong Farms of Saxonburg, Pa., was premiere Shorthorn exhibitor.
Plants as weapons: Be aware, not alarmed
OSU plant-disease specialist says anti-crop bioterrorism is a threat to the United States but not a "gigantic" one.
Prion diseases: clues found for jump to new species
Scientists have found the adaption is a prolonged and subtle process, and the early stages of it are very difficult to detect.
Our greatest risk is our own panic
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on risk and the fact that we are a nation that jumps to conclusions and is prone to panic. Not everyone, she says, needs to rush out and buy gas masks and take antibiotics without evidence of a threat.
