Monthly Archives: November 2008
Farm bill amendment changes base acre provision for 2008 crop year
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State designates Ashtabula as Ohio’s newest scenic river
ASHTABULA, Ohio — The Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County was designated as Ohio’s newest State Scenic River Oct. 30 at a ceremony led by...
Cattle market caught in money crisis
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Agriculture in the United States is caught in the web of uncertainty being created by the financial crisis of 2008.The...
Giving a Fig (and Getting One)
I've always liked fig bar cookies but I never thought much about the seedy fruit wrapped inside them till just four years ago. We...
Financial crisis hinders U.S. beef, pork exports, but long-term position strong
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Limited credit availability, volatile currency exchange rates and global economic uncertainty will create an uphill climb for U.S. beef and pork...
No need for beef producers to panic about Curly Calf Syndrome
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The recent discovery of Curly Calf Syndrome in the Angus cattle breed has some producers feeling uncertain about the future of...
Marcellus Shale center to provide resources
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- Pennsylvania College of Technology and Penn State Cooperative Extension are collaborating to form the Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center, which...
High feed costs kill profits
URBANA, Ill. — Dairy producers likely face negative profit margins this year as feed costs exceed milk prices, according to a new University of Illinois Extension study.
Antiques show scheduled for Nov. 29-30
CLEVELAND -- The 113th annual Dunham Tavern Museum Antiques Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 and from 11...
Team Bill
Katrina Brye of Winona, Ohio, is a member of Team Bill at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Team Bill is in charge...
