Yearly Archives: 2009
Manure spreading closes schools for a day
Eastern Ohio school has a 'manure day,' instead of a snow day: Application on nearby fields closes United Local for a day.
Electronic field trip brings science to students
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This fall, sixth-grade students across Indiana can take a field trip without ever leaving their classrooms.
Through the wonders of...
Changing behaviors can reduce energy use
WASHINGTON — While efforts to address U.S. energy needs often focus on developing non-carbon power sources and new “green” modes of transportation, U.S. Rep....
Hazard A Guess: Week of May 14, 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).
Twenty-year stalemate ended; EU, U.S. settle beef hormone dispute
Long overdue agreement opens EU market to U.S. cattle.
Rendell begins court battle for dairy farmers
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell is challenging a decision by the Pa. Milk Marketing Board he says takes money away from dairy farmers.
Antique Persian rug sells for $11,600
- Masterson Brabander Auctioneers held an antique auction April 4 in Valley City, Ohio, with 87 registered bidders in attendance.The top-selling item was a...
The hidden cost of animal ID enrollment
Editor:I recently analyzed a USDA spreadsheet for National Animal Identification System (NAIS) bribes — sanitized as cooperative agreements. These are the funds received by...
Chemical-Free Lake Cleaning in Goshen
Members of the Stockmen's Market Livestock 4-H Club in Mahoning County recently completed a community service project at Bricker Homestead Park in Goshen Township,...
We need a cure for U.S. health care
On May 11, President Barack Obama declared, "I will not rest until the dream of health care reform is achieved in the United States...
