‘Do not enter’ not a bad idea: Farm biosecurity needs beefed up
One of the biggest concerns for farmers is hosting a visitor that might be bringing with them disease pathogens that could potentially be transmitted to the farm animals, and eventually between animals, or bringing a new disease onto the farm through purchased stock.
Ohio has huge potential, demand for fish farming
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Most Ohioans know how to catch a fish. A line and reel, a bobber, a farm pond and a bucket...
Antibiotic use helps prevent livestock disease, but farmers must follow label
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Antibiotic use in livestock has been a source of controversy in the United States, but a Purdue University animal scientist...
Michigan farmers, meat eaters proclaim ‘Meat Eaters’ Day,’ March 20
After the governor of Michigan declared March 20 a "Meatout Day," the state's farmers and meat-lovers declared it "Michigan Meat Eaters Day," and have made plans for major cookouts and barbecues.
Michigan farm groups mad over Governor’s meatless decision
LANSING, Michigan — A resolution proclaiming March 20 a “meatless” day is being called a “meat-headed” decision by the state’s top agriculture groups.
The resolution,...
Rock ‘n’ roll barn a special sight in Holmes County
Artist Rusty Baker's barn is like no other. With more than 20 popular performers from rock 'n' roll to country painted on its walls,...
Jersey board corrects parentage and registry issues, approves new tracking
American Jersey Cattle Association makes rulings on Holstein-Jersey genetic mixup
Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents tell legislators to control the spending
Ohio Farm Bureau discussed hot button topics with Congressional delegates.
Building a horse barn? Start with the right site
Improperly-selected sites promote poor drainage from stalls, water standing in and around the barn and soil erosion around the barn.
It might be hard to do this spring, but stay off wet soil to...
COLUMBUS - With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring....
