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...
Ohio BioPreferred program could boost economy, agriculture
Ohio. Sen. Karen Gillmor has introduced S.B. 131, which would give preferred purchasing considerations by all state agencies and state universities to designated bio-based (BioPreferred) products.
Ohio studies livestock care ballot initiative
SALEM, Ohio -- Lawmakers are considering an amendment to Ohio's constitution that will create and enforce guidelines for proper care of livestock and poultry....
Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A Purdue University study shows that introducing a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree could not only bring back...
Harrison Co. family contends nothing is impossible with the help of others
Encouraging good stewardship of the land is what an eastern Ohio family hopes to pass on to the next generation.
Misty Acres sets the bar for breed character
A Jackson Center couple is striving for excellence in their Cheviot herd.
