Yearly Archives: 2008
New approach needed for world trade
WASHINGTON -- A new approach is needed in world trade talks, considering the stalled Doha round of negotiations, according to the American Farm Bureau...
Ohio County farm takes second place
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Rock Valley Farm, Triadelphia, was awarded second place in the West Virginia Conservation Farm Contest at the 2008 West Virginia...
National eXtension gets USDA Honor Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The eXtension initiative, on behalf of the Cooperative Extension System, has been presented with a Secretary’s Honor Award from the USDA.The...
Annual report highlights growth and success of cooperative business sector
WASHINGTON -- National Consumer Cooperative Bank, a leading financial services company, released its annual National Consumer Cooperative Bank Co-op 100 listing the nation's 100...
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association realizes significant growth in 2008
DENVER -- Membership and revenues increased significantly for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in its 2008 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30. Association membership...
Farm bill amendment changes base acre provision for 2008 crop year
Ten or fewer acres? Sign up until Nov. 26 in direct counter-cyclical payment program.
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...
