Monthly Archives: June 2009
Battling Johne’s disease in dairy herd takes ongoing measures
There is no cure for Johne's disease, so the best way to manage the disease is to prevent it.
Stark County Jail inmates are giving back, one vegetable at a time
An innovative gardening program is launched at Stark County Jail with the hopes of helping those in need.
Pa. farmers can ‘REAP’ benefits of tax credits by applying for this program
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania farmers are making further investments in the environment by implementing on-farm conservation practices, thanks to the Resource Enhancement and Protection...
Pennsylvania hog farmers face risk to herd from imported wild hogs
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Eurasian wild hogs illegally brought into Pennsylvania for use on a hunting preserve were found to be carriers of pseudorabies,...
Four Ohioans committed to agriculture join Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS -- Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio's agriculture industry will be honored Aug. 7...
Quilt block gardens growing in Kentucky
FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. -- A colorful agritourism attraction has bloomed in northeast Kentucky with help from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Quilt block...
Emerald Ash Borer beetles found in Westmoreland County, Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Emerald Ash Borer beetles have been found in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, bringing to seven the number of counties where the...
Will the U.S. run out of soybeans?
URBANA, Ill. -- The need to slow the rate of consumption of soybeans is a well-known fact and there are a few indications that rationing has begun, but more confirmation is needed.
B&B blends agriculture and tourism
BUTLER, Pa. — What do a gray goose, 100 Black Angus cattle, a bride and pancakes have in common?
All of them have a...
Small town Ohio artist has gigantic goals
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio -- Mozart composed music at only 5 years old. Similarly, Chris McConnell's career as an artist began when he was only 5...
