BSE in goat confirmed in France
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A panel of European scientists confirmed a suspected case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a 2-year-old goat slaughtered in France in 2002.
U.S., Brazil collaborating on biofuels
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), the largest energy company in Latin America, are...
Farmers’ Market Access Project offers fresh food
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- In an effort to increase availability of fresh food to Ohioans, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has collaborated with the Ohio...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 5, 2009
ALBANY, Ohio — Members of the Alexander FFA chapter participated in a CPR course Jan. 13-20. The course was taught by members of the...
Monsanto hopes to simplify selection of branded traits
ST. LOUIS -- Monsanto is hoping to simplify trait selection for farmers with the launch of Genuity, which will differentiate the company's technology products...
Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium: Programming to concentrate on the future
WOOSTER, Ohio — The 2013 Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium will concentrate on, “Looking to the Future: Marketing, Nutrient Management, and Product Demand.” The event will...
Past makes present burn brighter
The dairyman stormed into the local paper and demanded to speak to the editor. His tone was "brusque, belligerent" and after he was directed to the appropriate spot, the "short oldish man with a rural turn to his speech, leaned the [butts] of his hands on the desk, stuck out a grizzled chin, and lit into the editor.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of May 21, 2009
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met May 12 at the Bowman Ridge Community Center.
Old business included the goat and...
Education and ag research grant programs taking applications
URBANA, Ill. -- Sustainable agriculture research and education grant awards up to $22,500 are now available to farmers, ranchers, youth and youth educators in the North Central Region.
Emerald ash borer on the move in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Emerald ash borer beetles have been found near Brownstown, Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, and Finleyville, Union Township, Washington County, bringing to...
