Monthly Archives: April 2009
USDA to conduct first wide-scale survey of organic agriculture
WASHINGTON -- This spring, USDA will conduct the first-ever, wide-scale survey of organic farming in the U.S., according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, to...
Study: Price gap threatens Chicago Board of Trade’s wheat futures market
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A commodity market that has long helped wheat growers and processors manage price risks could lose its relevance unless the Chicago...
Extension to offer free green energy seminar May 7
MILFORD, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension in Clermont County will host a free green energy seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 7 at the...
Trustees approve construction for new biosafety level 3 facility
WOOSTER, Ohio -- The Ohio State University board of trustees has approved construction of a new biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facility on the Wooster...
Cattle industry can monitor and manage genetic abnormalities
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Historically, in addition to recording pedigree and performance information and providing genetic predictions, the performance programs at cattle breed associations have...
Checkoff targets mommy bloggers
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- The checkoff has been building and implementing a comprehensive marketing effort to help build demand for beef among retailers, foodservice operators,...
Project aligns with green rebuilding efforts in tornado-damaged community
GREENSBURG, Kan. -- Cleaner, greener energy could soon help power Greensburg, Kan., a community recently leveled by a massive tornado. Greensburg Wind Farm The...
American lamb industry supports the continuation of the lamb checkoff
DENVER, Colo. -- The Secretary of Agriculture announced the continuation of the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order administered by the American Lamb Board....
Crestview FFA holds awards banquet
ASHLAND, Ohio -- The Crestview FFA celebrated another successful year with its 46th annual awards banquet. The members expressed their thanks and appreciation to...
W.Va. cattle deaths under investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is investigating the death of approximately 20 head of cattle in southern West Virginia, and...
