Monthly Archives: May 2009
Veterinarians at high risk for viral, bacterial infections from animals
AMES, Iowa -- The recent H1N1 influenza epidemic has raised many questions about how animal viruses move to human populations. Potential route One potential...
Giant hogweed found in Butler County
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning residents of Forward Township in Evans City, Butler County, that giant hogweed, a noxious and invasive weed that can cause blistering and scarring on the skin of susceptible people, has been confirmed in their area.
Kirk to U.S. Meat Export Federation: Trading partners must play by rules, too
WASHINGTON -- In his first address to an agricultural trade association as a member of President Obama's Cabinet, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told...
Hog producers can’t get a break
URBANA, Ill. -- The H1N1 flu and rising feed prices have once again put the pork industry into deep losses, continuing the trend of...
Free web series to address issues of uncertain times in agriculture
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- The Western Extension Committee of the Washington State University Extension Western Center for Risk Management Education will hold an interactive...
Ohio colleges receive research funding
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has recommended nearly $24 million in funding through the Wright Projects Program in support of near-term commercialization...
Ohio wineries win awards in international competition
MADISON, Ohio — The wineries in Ohio’s Grand River Valley Wine Region are garnering top honors in many national and international wine competitions.
The...
Produce growers debate agreement
COLUMBUS -- Leafy green vegetable growers are preparing for the possibility of a national agreement that would set standards for the production and handling...
Aquaculture Field Day set for June 13
PIKETON, Ohio -- Ohio State University's South Centers at Piketon, located off state Route 32 in Pike County, may not look like the ideal...
DuPont alleges anti-competitive conduct by Monsanto
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Monsanto is trying to deny farmers access to alternative technologies at a time when farmers are struggling with weeds that are...
