Link found in animal temperament, bone size
Adding cattle to your herd? Look for big, solid animals. New research claims cCattle with fine bones may have a more skittish temperament than those with a heavier frame.
‘Locally grown’ label more important than ‘organic’ for consumers
Consumers choose locally grown food for product freshness and to help support local small farmers - and they're also more willing to pay a higher premium for "locally grown" than for "organic."
Ohio, Pa. top Guernsey quiz bowl
Youth from Ohio and Pennsylvania battled for bragging rights at the National Guernsey Youth Dairy Bowl Contest, June 22, in Sacramento, Calif.
Organic farming yields fringe benefits
Although crop yields are lower in organic production than in convention production, overall health of the soil and related fertility seems to be stronger.
Penn State Web site for agricultural marketing and commerce
A new Penn State Web site is linking consumers to producers in a site that's easy for both to use.
Reward few who got it right
Reader says reward the few FBI agents who wanted to investigate Zacarias Moussaoui.
Agriculture committee: Don’t move all of APHIS to homeland security
A new proposal will keep portions of APHIS in the department of agriculture.
Study: Manure storage covers reduce odors by an average of 45 percent
A two-year research study funded by the pork checkoff shows that use of a geotextile cover reduced odors from manure storage by an average of 45 percent.
Number of West Nile virus cases rising
New numbers reflect a growing presence of West Nile virus in Ohio and Pennsylvania as the disease moves westward, leaving no county or town immune to the threat.
West Nile virus: Protection advice for humans and horses
Reduce West Nile virus risks by eliminating mosquito breeding sites on your property, such as tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or similar water-holding containers.
