Dairy experts talk about industry ‘roller coaster’ at summit meeting
Challenges related to markets, environmental stewardship and policy continue to push the dairy industry to adapt. The good news is, for farmers who manage their businesses well, there are still plenty of ways to be successful in dairy.
Belmont Co. cattle farm is regional winner of environmental award
DENVER -- An eastern Ohio beef operation was named a regional winner of the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award during the Cattle Industry Summer Conference,...
Ohio State’s acting ag dean, Ron Hendrick, takes top spot at Michigan State
Ohio State's acting ag dean, Ron Hendrick, will likely be the new dean of Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Extreme conditions forecast for winter
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- This year across the U.S., Joe Bastardi, AccuWeather chief long-range forecaster, is forecasting harsh cold and snow from the Northwest...
Farm groups slam Dannon
Yogurt-maker Dannon has said by the end of 2018 it will only use milk from cows fed non-GMO feed to produce its yogurt. Dairy and farm groups aren't happy, calling it a marketing ploy.
Deja vu in the fields
The rain is back just in time for harvest, and so is the mud and the madness.
Ohio State names Cathann Kress new ag dean
Dr. Cathann Kress has been named dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University.
Utica shale: Belmont Co. well shows promising results; more wells on the way
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 23 new permits for Utica shale wells during November.
USDA confirms BSE in Alabama cow
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in an eleven-year old cow in Alabama.
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.
