Monthly Archives: December 2004
No spilled milk to cry over
How is it that in the advent of modern technology, the untold wonders borne of the industrial revolution, and the joy of living in an age that has (at last!) developed a disposable toilet bowl brush, some things remain pathetically unchanged?
Advanced.
Study: Benefits of antibiotics in chickens may outweigh the risks
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The potential benefits to human health associated with the use of antibiotics in chicken may outweigh the potential risks, according to a risk-benefit analysis conducted by a team of researchers led by Randall S.
Settlement reached in genetic material dispute between seed businesses
WILMINGTON, Del. - Syngenta and DuPont have announced an agreement that settles infringement claims between the seed businesses of the two companies.
Is life insurance a good estate planning tool for farm families?
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Life insurance can be an excellent tool when transferring the farm to the next generation.
Headlocks can increase safety, profits
MADISON, Wis. - Many dairy farmers opt to house their cows "on the loose" in freestall barns.
Have you any wool (that’s worth any money?)
(Editor's note: This article is reprinted with permission from the OSU Extension Sheep Team Newsletter.
Farm Bureau: Ohio Farm Bureau delegates debate both sides of the fence
COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau voting delegates tried to wade through 140 pages of proposed policies during a two-day session Dec.
Farm Bureau: Harbages named Ohio Farm Bureau 2004 Outstanding Young Farmers
COLUMBUS - Brian and Jennifer Harbage of South Charleston have been named the 2004 Outstanding Young Farmers by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bureau recommendations signed into law in Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL, Pa. - Several bills advanced by Pennsylvania Farm Bureau have been signed into law by Gov.
Farm Bureau defends landowner rights
WASHINGTON - Working to protect the rights of America's farm and ranch landowners, the American Farm Bureau Federation has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a property case before the U.
