Scorched Kentucky stockyards will have major regional impact
Shrinkage and increased transportation costs among the factors following severe stockyards fire.
Winter warmth could lead to greater parasite risk for sheep and goats
Barber pole worms are prevalent during lambing and kidding season and the milder winter weather sets the stage for a significant infestation.
New Zealand dairy farmers turn to tourism for income
New Zealand may be the world’s largest dairy exporter, but the country’s milk prices have plunged, causing farmers to operate at a loss.
Fairfield County dairyman goes back to farm with new approach
Kyle Sharp has continued his family's dairy farming tradition, but in new ways.
Penn State Extension looking for farm partners for research project
Equine gastrointestinal parasites, and their increasing resistance to available dewormers, are a major concern in the equine industry.
West Virginia ag department plans food safety classes for producers
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will sponsor a variety of food safety classes in conjunction with the West Virginia Small Farm Conference, to be held Feb. 25-27 at the Charleston Civic Center.
Unique agriculture projects to help Ohio farmers grow business
The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) is offering sessions for food safety data management tools; edamame production and marketing in Ohio; and dehydrated fruit and vegetable production/marketing.
A roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 11, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Country Barbwires, Country Folks, Flockmasters, and the Geauga Dairymen clubs, as well as the Trumbull County Dairy Judging Team.
A roundup of FFA news for Feb. 11, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Black River and Northwestern FFA chapters.
New drilling permits continue to decline: Just 16 in January
There are 14 rigs currently drilling in the Utica shale.
