Monthly Archives: February 2009
Troops can now transfer benefits
WASHINGTON — Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if...
NFU President Tom Buis moves to Growth Energy
WASHINGTON -- National Farmers Union President Tom Buis is stepping down, effective March 15, to serve as CEO of Growth Energy. His successor will...
Court upholds EPA ‘dust rule’ for farms
WASHINGTON -- The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen's Beef Association have expressed disappointment with the ruling by a federal court to uphold...
Here’s what to expect for corn, soybeans in 2009
URBANA, Ill. — Corn acreage in 2009 needs to be maintained at least at the level of 2008, said a University of Illinois Extension...
Fungicide use in corn no guarantee
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Using fungicides to increase corn yield may only pay off if a crop already has signs of a fungal disease...
White-nose Syndrome is killing bats in West Virginia
MADISON, Wis. — The U.S. Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Laboratory in Madison, Wis., has confirmed that bats from two Pendleton County caves submitted...
COOL will go forward as planned
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the final rule for the Country of Origin Labeling program will go into effect as...
Turn your small farm dreams into reality
YOUNGSVILLE, Pa. — Have you found your passion in agriculture, but do not know exactly what to do with your small farm? Perhaps you...
Hoof trimming class offered in Spanish
BARABOO, Wis. — Dairyland Hoof Care Institute Inc. is offering a Spanish language edition of its Technical Hoof Trimming Course May 26-29.
The five-day...
Repair or replace: Questions for vehicle owners
ORLANDO, Fla. -- With the downswing in the economy and the country in a recession, many motorists have delayed the purchase of a newer...
