Holstein cow sets national milk record of 77,480 pounds
A Holstein cow in Wisconsin, Ever-Green-View My Gold-ET, has set a new single-lactation national milk production record: a 365-day record of 77,480 pounds of milk.
Sellman family takes pride in local meats
The Sellman family has built a sustainable farming business out of direct marketing meat, which is now found in retail stores.
Workshop targets women landlords
The Lady Landlord workshop will cover the risks of leasing, verbal versus written leases, nuts and bolts of a lease, communicating with a tenant, negotiation process and skills.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 26, 2017
The Mahoning County Goat Herders 4-H club met Jan. 14 at the O'Brock Farm, North Benton, to hold the election of officers.
Consultant fee waived for dairy producers
The Center for Dairy Excellence is waiving the $100 application fee for the Dairy Decisions Consultant Program for applications received by Jan. 31.
Coal mine proposal rejected due to safety concerns
Field tests showed that subsidence-related deformation could occur if a support pillar is not suitably sized.
Penn State ag students receive scholarships at farm show
Seventeen Penn State students were among 28 who received scholarships from the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation.
Tennessee man charged with cattle theft
Timothy Michael Evans has been charged with 18 counts of theft after scamming victims by selling electronic cattle ear tags and not delivering the product.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 26, 2017
Hillsdale FFA members competed in the Nursery and Landscape CDE Jan. 17, at Lorain County Joint Vocational Center, and placed second as a team, advancing them to state.
Ohio farmer turned author
Ralph Rice, Jefferson, Ohio, records his memories of life on the farm in his book Cultivating Memories. Focuses on stewardship, he farms using horse power.
