Ohio State lab working with PED swine virus to develop unique test
Food animal health researchers with Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are looking for a unique way to test and trace the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV).
The swine disease was found for the first time in the U.S. in April, and has since impacted hundreds of hog operations in 15 states, including Ohio and Indiana.
New drought-protecting chemical may be new tool in plant protection
A research team has found a new drought-protecting chemical that shows high potential for becoming a powerful tool for crop protection.
Bean family shows grand champion at Western Pa. Holstein Championship
Rolling-Spring Holsteins, the Bean family of Franklin, Pa., earned premier breeder and premier exhibitor honors at this year’s Western Pa. Holstein Championship Show.
Hively, Houlette inducted into Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame will enshrine Curtis F. Hively and Carey Augustus Houlette July 30.
A penny saved… Find ways to live frugally
An American Psychological Association poll indicates 80 percent of Americans state the economy is a significant cause of stress, while 83 percent of women and 78 percent of men are stressed about money.
July is National Ice Cream Month (Infographic)
July is National Ice Cream Month! To celebrate, Farm and Dairy gathered some of our favorite ice cream facts and placed them in an infographic!
Home prices are on the rise
Homeowners in the U.S. paid a median price of $110,000 for their homes, according to a 2011 American Housing Survey profile released recently.
Researchers say don’t worry, be happy
People with cheerful temperaments are significantly less likely to suffer a coronary event such as a heart attack or sudden cardiac death, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.
Domestic tomato or wild tomato? It’s in the genes
What happens when tomatoes become domesticated? More than you'd think, according to researchers.
Michigan farmer fights to keep the hogs he raises
Michigan farmer fined $700,000 for keeping swine the state says are a health and safety threat.