Futures market may be last hope for dying U.S. pork industry
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Bankruptcy is a terrible word, but one that indicates the pork industry is entering the "last leg down" in this...
‘Family farming’ has deep roots for Mount Gilead, Ohio dairy
MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio -- The phrase "family farm" has a very significant meaning for 27-year-old Andy Creswell and his family's farm in Ohio's Morrow...
Taiwan closes door to some U.S. beef
WASHINGTON -- Despite a recent agreement to allow a full reopening of the Taiwan market to U.S. beef, Taiwanese lawmakers announced Jan. 5 that...
Wind turbine powers the way for Ohio produce grower
REEDSBURG, Ohio -- It may take a few years to pay for itself, but produce grower Monica Bongue has her sight set on wind...
Ultrasound and artificial insemination techniques improve sheep breeding
DUBOIS, Idaho -- Bred for meat as well as wool, sheep have been part of the American landscape since colonial times. Now, advances in...
New Regulations for Medicated Feeds
Two changes in federal regulations will affect medicated feeds, including milk replacer, beginning early next year.
Power of mind can help with diet resolution
WASHINGTON -- The fleeting thought of a candy bar is often enough to inspire a powerful sweet tooth. But if people go through the...
Year in Review: 2009
2009-- A year many producers would like to forget but instead will move on and hope for a brighter 2010.
2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the...
2009 Adult writing contest and youth art winners
The holidays have a special meaning to all of us. It could be the sights and sounds of the children sled riding down the...
