Meat supplies set record in 2002; supplies should decline this year
Total per capita meat consumption of all red meat and poultry by U.S. consumers is expected to approach 219 pounds [retail weight] during 2002, which is a new record.
Ohio meetings will share scrapie eradication update
Several programs across Ohio this winter will explain the federal guidelines for the national scrapie eradication program.
Olde Stark Antique Faire is set for Jan.11-12
The Olde Stark Antique Faire will be held Jan. 11-12 at the Exhibition Buildings on the Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, Ohio.
USDA tries foot-and-mouth vaccine
USDA scientists and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in South Africa have undertaken a two-year cooperative study to produce new vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease.
Water should be just right for cattle
Make sure your cattle have water this winter that is not too hot and not too cold, but is just right. It makes a weight-gain difference.
Peering at the horizon, Part I
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the top trends, ideas or problems she's spotted on the agricultural horizon.
Adoption Services seeks families, singles for help
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites prospective adoptive parents to sign up to attend an information and orientation night Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Animal lovers meet Jan. 15 for Medina shelter
Forgotten Animal Shelter will have a free, public membership meeting Jan. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., in Medina, Ohio.
Ashtabula hosts leadership school: Apply by Jan. 15
The five-week workshop series, Ashtabula County Local Government Leadership Academy, is for people who want develop their leadership and decision-making skills.
Conference stresses managing the Hispanic workforce in agriculture
Hispanic Workforce Management Conferences will be sponsored this winter by Cornell and Penn state universities.
