Yearly Archives: 2002
Consumers remain confident beef is safe, disease-free
Despite a general awareness of Mad Cow Disease, 89 percent of consumers are not concerned about the beef they buy.
A cartel by any other name …
A Huntington, Ohio, reader expresses his feelings on the idea of "dairy cartels."
Search for superior dairy hybrid regains attention with producers
Although there has been research on crossbreeding dairy cattle, it has not been well known until recent producer interest was piqued by problems with inbreeding.
Goldenbreed brings superior genetics to Jersey-Holstein cross
David Franzer of Crockett Farms is using a world class Jersey and a top Holstein bull to begin a breeding program he hopes will result in a new breed of superior dairy cattle.
Wayne County compost project fuels up with highway roadkill
An OAR-related pilot program started last January by the Department of Transportation composts deer carcasses found in the road.
Follow the smoke to find the money
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the cost of smoking to the nation and its citizens.
