Too many mouths, not enough food
MADISON, Wis. — With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment...
Just married: The story of two lovebirds
By KAREN L. KIRSCHContributing writerSTOW, Ohio -- Daniel Ryan of Stow, Ohio, is not your average guy on the street. The former horticulturist at...
Ayrshire sets U.S. auction record at $24,500
COLUMBUS -- The 2009 Grand National Ayrshire Sale was one to go down in breed history. Iowa Ayrshire breeders are known to do everything...
Ashtabula County crops shredded by hail
ANDOVER, Ohio -- Hail is believed to be the culprit behind widespread crop damage in an area an estimated 3 miles wide and 6...
Ohio livestock standards board may be ballot bound this November
SALEM, Ohio -- The fourth week in June was an exciting one for livestock producers and agricultural organizations across the state of Ohio. Within...
Jersey cows transcend language barrier
They spoke Japanese, German, Portuguese, English and Danish, but the universal language of individuals on the World Jersey Cattle Bureau tour of U.S. farms was the Jersey dairy cow.
Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture
AMES, Iowa -- Dramatic price fluctuations, increasing demand, the food versus fuel debate and other events of the past year may have food producers...
Mercer County Dairy Princess crowned
By CAROL ANN GREGGFarm and Dairy correspondentMERCER, Pa. -- After much deliberation, judges selected Lena Aiken as 2009-10 Mercer County Dairy Princess. She is...
Senate, House pass livestock care ballot initiatve
SALEM, Ohio -- The bills authorizing an agricultural ballot initiative, H.J.R. 2 and S.J.R. 6 have officially been passed through both the Ohio House...
Celebrate June Dairy Month with royalty
Pennsylvania dairy royalty includes, left to right:
Chantal Guidice, Pa. Brown Swiss Miss, Beaver Co.
Sarah Weimer, Pa. Guernsey Queen, Venango Co.
Amanda Mitcheltree, Pa. Jersey...
