Yearly Archives: 2007
New tool breeds kinder, gentler cows
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The American Angus Association recently released a new research docility genetic evaluation.
‘Mad cow’ found in Canadian herd
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the diagnosis of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a 13-year-old beef cow from Alberta.
Inconvenient truth: U.S. gas emissions are down
WASHINGTON - Total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 7,075.6 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent in 2006, a decrease of 1.
Grain prices up, hog prices way down
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - The November winter wheat price for Ohio was $6.58 per bushel, down 83 cents from October but $2.
For healthy horses, avoid cranking the barn’s heat
STILLWATER, Okla. - Horse owners who use heated barns to keep water from freezing and protect horses from cold temperatures during late fall and winter should remember supplemental heat can cause problems if used incorrectly.
Children shouldn’t be on ATVs
CHICAGO - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) pose a serious risk of injury and even death, according to the largest study ever conducted of ATV injuries in children.
Agriculture to see huge impacts from energy bill
Fence law could change relationships
SALEM, Ohio - Ohio's line fence law, with roots and reasons dating back more than 100 years, may be about to change.