Ag Greeks raise record funds in support of farmers with disabilities
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State University agricultural Greek organizations raised more than $700 to help a Somerset County dairy farmer. Members...
Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages, drawbacks
Sales of U.S. organic products, including pork, grew more than 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and the consumer demand is expected to continue despite the current economic downturn.
Carroll County couple builds farm, family
CARROLLTON, Ohio -- The story of one family's cattle farm started when two college sweethearts met through their love of agriculture.Todd and Kim Davis...
Elvis Presley’s original John Deere tractor on display in Graceland
MOLINE, Ill. — A John Deere tractor regularly used by Elvis Presley on his Mississippi ranch and at his home at Graceland will be displayed at the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum.
Want to build a pond?
URBANA, Ill. -- If you are a landowner who has always been wanting a pond, there are a number of pre-construction steps that should...
Ohio Farm Bureau launches new Center for Food and Animal Issues
SALEM, Ohio — A new initiative of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will help farmers and the public sort through the debate about the...
H1N1 flu didn’t start on Mexican hog farm
MEXICO CITY — According to Mexican officials, there is no outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at any farm in the country. Mexico’s Secretary of...
Rendell begins court battle for dairy farmers
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell is challenging a decision by the Pa. Milk Marketing Board he says takes money away from dairy farmers.
Ag groups: EPA harming biofuels industry
SALEM, Ohio — The Environmental Protection Agency is touting its newly proposed renewable fuels standards as earth-saving and job-creating, but ag groups are looking...
HSUS supporter introduces bill in N.Y.
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Legislators in New York introduced a new bill that would prohibit the confinement of breeding pigs, veal calves and egg-laying hens...
