USDA to delve into soybean allegations
ST. LOUIS -- The USDA plans to audit and, as appropriate, investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program, according to the American Soybean Association.The decision...
Champion lamb selected at Farm Show
HARRISBURG -- Samantha Adams of Bedford, Pa., took home the grand champion banner in the junior market lamb show Jan. 11 at the Pennsylvania...
Survey reveals retail food prices drop slightly in last quarter of 2008
WASHINGTON -- Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation...
USDA issues final COOL rule
WASHINGTON — The USDA is releasing details of the final regulation for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) program required by the 2002...
Alaron Corp. receives award for conservation efforts
Alaron Conservancy has received the Conservation Business of the Year award from the Lawrence County Conservation District.
Modified plants may yield more biofuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Plants, genetically modified to ease the breaking down of their woody material, could be the key to a cheaper and...
Hog producers may see modest profits
URBANA, Ill. -- Hog producers may see modest profits in 2009, depending upon costs of production and other factors, said a Purdue University Extension...
Nine people to watch in 2009: Vogel, Obama, Vilsack, Pacelle, Crossen, Smith, Galbraith, Clatterbuck,...
If you don't recognize these people by now, you will by the end of the year. Here are Farm and Dairy's picks for Nine...
Repeat after me: Only use antibiotics when they are absolutely necessary
Antibiotic use in livestock cannot make up for poor management.
Human hair serves as fertilizer
Agricultural crop production relies on composted waste materials and byproducts, such as animal manure, municipal solid waste composts, and sewage sludge, as a necessary nutrient source.
