Monthly Archives: May 2009
Switching to organic pork production has potential advantages, drawbacks
Sales of U.S. organic products, including pork, grew more than 17 percent from 2007 to 2008, and the consumer demand is expected to continue despite the current economic downturn.
Low milk prices for farmers threaten local and regional economies
SOMERVILLE, Mass. -- The drastic drop in milk prices paid to farmers over the past year has led to an unprecedented crisis for dairy...
The Missing Desk Mystery
This true story was referenced at the 2008 Republican National Convention:
Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a...
Lisbon fire comes under investigation
Investigators probe fire at home owned by man at the center of lawsuit with Witmer's, an area grain elevator.
Alfalfa needs right amount of boron
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Alfalfa growers should consider whether or not boron should be added to their potassium and phosphorus application, said Keith Johnson,...
Honey bee losses decrease in USA
WASHINGTON --Some positive news from the honey bee world is being released. The number of honey bee colony losses has decreased across the country...
Farm Credit reports first quarter earnings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Farm Credit Services of Mid-America announced earnings of $40.2 million for the first quarter of 2009.
Additionally, loan volume, including owned and...
Auction Roundup – Rotary Club of Wooster auction a success
- The 34th annual auction of the Rotary Club of Wooster was held April 10-11 at Wooster High School and despite the economic downturn,...
Ready to conquer the world
Emily Caldwell of Beaver Falls, Pa., proudly walked across the stage in Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium last weekend, with sheepskin in one hand...
Hazard A Guess: Week of May 21, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget (or at least 'hazard a guess' as to its use).
