Monthly Archives: February 2008
Animal handling violations lead to largest beef recall in U.S. history
A California-based slaughter plant Feb. 17 voluntarily recalled more than 143 million pounds of beef — the largest recall in U.S. history — after the USDA discovered animal handling violations at the facility that resulted in improper inspections.
Ohio farmers featured in national natural resources conservation effort
COLUMBUS — Scott Stoller and his family were recognized for their conservation commitment as part of a national conservation campaign recently launched by the...
Family-run company backs Ill. racing family
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The two teenage girls sidled closer to the green-and-white race car at the National Farm Machinery Show, checking out the car,...
Helping hands
DORSET, Ohio — Reid Fetters had just finished helping his neighbors with chores when it hit him.
The pain was so intense, so fierce, it...
Pacesetters honored in Pennsylvania
LANCASTER, Pa. — Positive leadership and groundbreaking innovation characterize the recipients of the Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders’ 2008 Pacesetter Awards: the Young family and their...
Galehouse’s efforts put her in the Ohio Christmas Tree hall of fame
FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio — Amy Galehouse of Galehouse Tree Farm in Doylestown was inducted into the Ohio Christmas Tree Association Hall of Fame at the...
Exports expected to smash records
Surging foreign demand, a weak U.S. dollar and unprecedented growth in the global economy are the driving forces behind increasing rates of U.S. agricultural exports, according to Mike Dwyer, chief economist with the Foreign Agricultural Service at the USDA.
Shifting Gears…Ryan
1947 Gibson
Owned and restored by Charles V. Ryan, Canton, Ohio
“My wife was not happy with me the day I brought the parts and...
Shifting Gears…Weingartner
1953 Farmall M
Owned and restored by Ray Weingartner, New Castle, Pa.
Ray Weingartner bought the M at an estate sale and is the third owner...
Vacation with us…Butcher
There’s a song that says “School’s out for summer,” but what if school is at the University of the Virgin Islands? That’s where Larry...
