Monthly Archives: March 2010
Teeth in new Dog Law: Pennsylvania shuts down five dog kennels
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pa. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement has used authority provided by the new dog law to shut down five of...
U.S. and China agree on reopening Chinese pork market to U.S.
WASHINGTON -- The United States and China have reached an agreement to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. pork and pork products.Pork trade will...
Antibiotic use helps prevent livestock disease, but farmers must follow label
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Antibiotic use in livestock has been a source of controversy in the United States, but a Purdue University animal scientist...
Farm news: Some things haven’t changed in the last 70 years
As some of you may have gathered, I have an extensive collection of old farm magazines from the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. I like...
Vacation with us … Oxborough
Howard Hill of Windham, Ohio, brought Farm and Dairy during his visit with Jerry Oxborough, senior product trainer of AGCO, at the National Farm...
Vacation with us … Herron
Glen and Judy Herron of Salem, Ohio recently brought Farm and Dairy along on their 40th wedding anniversary at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii....
FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again!The Farm Service Agency has loan programs to assist beginning farmers and/or members of socially disadvantaged groups to finance agricultural enterprises. Under these...
Michigan farmers, meat eaters proclaim ‘Meat Eaters’ Day,’ March 20
After the governor of Michigan declared March 20 a "Meatout Day," the state's farmers and meat-lovers declared it "Michigan Meat Eaters Day," and have made plans for major cookouts and barbecues.
Expert analyzes U.S. dollar value, corn prices link
URBANA, Ill. — It is not uncommon for daily fluctuations in corn prices to be attributed to fluctuations in the value of the U.S....
Young farmers, ranchers face concerns but express optimism for the future
WASHINGTON -- Profitability, increasing government regulations and the impact of activist groups are the top concerns of America's leading young farmers and ranchers, according...
