Yearly Archives: 2007
Consider the source of information
Editor: Mr. Guebert, you have been sucker punched. The July 26 issue of Farm and Dairy contained an opinion column by Alan Guebert titled "Dairy farmers take co-op to task.
What if FMD hit the U.S. today?
We Americans are a cheeky lot. We've built this nation on independence, courage and true grit. We're rags to riches, Don't Tread On Me and don't tell us what to do.
Why the weather makes us worry
It's a good thing we humans don't get to run the weather or we would be living on one mighty, mixed-up planet.
Disaster relief an ace in the ag hole
About 10 seconds after the Democrats reclaimed the House of Representatives last November, Collin Peterson, the Minnesotan who would lead the chamber's Ag Committee come January, began to think about the 2007 farm bill.
Ye Old Canning Jar
"Down to the cellar, come let us go Where fruit jars like this are lined up in a row Potatoes like this are stacked up in a bin With cabbages so fat and celery so thin.
Bats in the belfry (and the kitchen and the …)
With all due respect to Dr. Dolittle, if I could talk to the animals what I would say is this: Dudes, I need my space.
What are conservation easements?
(Editor's note: This is the third installment in our four-part look at Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.
Goldilocks syndrome: Too much or too little water affects cattle inventory
STILLWATER, Okla. - The mid-year cattle inventory report issued by the USDA July 20 indicated the total United States cattle herd had decreased slightly, including the beef cow herd specifically.
District 7 Holsteins post winners
WOOSTER, Ohio - The District 7 Holstein show was held July 14 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio.
Breeders show attracts 121 entries
HUNTINGDON, Pa. - Angus enthusiasts led 121 entries at the 2007 Pennsylvania Breeders Show July 14 in Huntingdon, Pa.
