Yearly Archives: 2010
Barnesville Livestock Auction comes up short in custodial account
A court date has not been set to hear a USDA complaint filed against Barnesville Livestock.
Expert: Carbon credit trading industry still in infancy
Two years ago, the market for carbon offsets was $7.50 a ton; today, it's 10 cents a ton.
FSA Andy says farm storage facility policy is changing
Recent changes have been made to USDA's Farm Storage Facility Loan Program that provides low-interest financing for producers to build or upgrade farm storage...
Michael Bailey named executive director of Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs, chairman of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, has named Michael D. Bailey as...
Goldman sucks air out of grain market
Grain prices have broken sharply lower the last few days, and the reason given is the effect of the Goldman Sachs fraud charges on the market.
Horse owners beware: Eastern Tent Caterpillar numbers up again
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Experts report that eastern tent caterpillar numbers are up for the third consecutive year, although populations vary from location to...
Webinar examines urban and rural shale-gas drilling differences
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The grass sometimes looks greener on the other side of the fence -- or in the other corner of the...
Expert: Have your pond water tested
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Bryan Swistock is sort of the Dr. Phil for pond owners -- they call him when they are having problems....
Pennsylvania farmers taking proactive approach to animal welfare standards
The Pa. Ag. Alliance could create formal animal care legislation, if necessary.
Early visitors this year: Hummingbirds are back
Bird migration epitomizes spring. But unless you spend a lot of time outdoors with binoculars, or you really know bird songs, the players often...
