Monthly Archives: April 2004
Swine manure composting is promising
Illinois study shows composting is feasible method for disposing of swine manure.
Supply problems bring high grain prices
Grain farmers across the country are enjoying some of the highest commodity prices they have seen in several years.
Ohio hog inventory up 6 percent
The U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs March 1 was up 2 percent from last year but 2 percent below December's numbers.
New feed test guards against mad cow
A highly sensitive analytical test that detects minute amounts of animal-protein contamination in livestock feed has been developed.
Mandatory price reporting set to expire
Cattle producers across the nation can make sure their voices are heard and concerns are addressed as the Mandatory Price Reporting Law is set to be reauthorized.
Get help to look outside the ag box
Penn State alternative ag entrepreneur program may benefit some small farmers.
Expert: Energy costs hit farmers hard
Comprehensive energy legislation now in Congress may ease high energy prices pinching America's farm families.
Diseased plants potentially shipped to Pennsylvania nurseries from California
Pennsylvania may have received nursery plants infected with the fungus-like plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, also known as Sudden Oak Death.
Dairy program says it’s a success
Dairy experts skeptical about just how much CWT contributed to the increase in milk prices.
Group wants to start ethanol co-op
Project could be first new generation cooperative formed in Ohio.
