California poultry plant closed over infestation
The USDA suspended operations at Foster Farms poultry plant in Livingston, California on Wednesday because of a cockroach investigation, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Is rural America struggling? Rural population decline reflects impact of recession
As America continues its slow, but steady, economic recovery, some parts of the country are being left behind, according to the USDA's report Rural America at a Glance.
Senate passes Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act
Legislation will allow veterinarians to legally carry and dispense controlled substances to protect the health and welfare of the nation's animals.
OSU Extension offering three-session webinar forage production school
Registration is now open for the OSU Extension Forage Production School, which will be presented as a three-session webinar program in six locations around Ohio.
Best of the Buckeye program offers marketing opportunity
Seedstock breeders are encouraged to take advantage of an enhanced marketing opportunity through the Best of the Buckeye program beginning in the 2014 show season, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen's Association in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair.
Marcellus and Utica shale: Dec. permit hot spot: Belmont County
There were seven permits issued in Belmont County during December, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Lawrence County honors Beeghly, Viccari for conservation efforts
The Lawrence County Conservation District honored Joel Beeghly with its Farmer of the Year Award and Dom Viccari with the district’s Distinguished Service Award.
Federal court: Oil and gas lease is no longer valid
A federal judge ruled in favor of a Belmont County family and declared an oil and gas lease held by Hess Ohio Resources as invalid Jan. 2.
Centre County Percheron leads the way at the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show
Rolling Hills Nature Boy, exhibited by Gerald Allebach of Spring Mills, Centre County, was named the Supreme Champion Draft Horse, Saturday, Jan. 4 at the 2014 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
Juniors show champion lambs at Farm Show
Brittani Hook from Union County showed a 149-pound crossbred lamb to beat out more than 200 other exhibitors for grand champion market lamb honors Jan. 5 at the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
