Watch out for the three Bs in the 2010 Farm Bill
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When the new Republican House majority takes up the 2012 farm bill, Purdue agricultural economist Roman Keeney says farmers should...
Buying a real Christmas tree is a good thing for the holidays and economy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The question of whether it is environmentally correct to buy a real Christmas tree has been asked repeatedly in recent...
OLCSB approaches last meeting of 2010
A new administration, new year could be defining moment for care board.
Senate passes food safety bill
Bill will strengthen food policy, and make exemptions for small and local producers.
Dr. Temple Grandin: Opening barn doors may be best way to improve agriculture’s...
One of the first topics Grandin covered was how important it is to see things from an animals perspective.
Farm and Dairy needs your help
Christmas wouldn't be the same without ...Christmas is approaching, and along with it, traditions that persist from year to year, generation to generation.Here at...
Does tannin level in forages, soil affect nutrition, water quality?
Talking tannins: Does thinning a woodland, and specifically, one used to also feed livestock, affect the types and amounts of tannins in soil and, in turn, the effects on soil organic matter and the entire ecosystem?
Protect this year’s Christmas tree crop
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Hair clippings, cayenne pepper and raw eggs -- these are just a few of the odd ingredients recommended to keep those...
Beef cattle numbers causing concern
Livestock marketing specialist predicts significant reduction in cattle slaughter in 2011.STILLWATER, Okla. — Declining beef inventories are causing some in the U.S. cattle industry...
Holmes SWCD honors best in conservation, youth essay winners
WALNUT CREEK, Ohio — The Holmes County Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated its best in conservation at the annual banquet, held Nov. 18...
