Yearly Archives: 2010
It’s a war, not a battle: Animal rights groups and livestock producers
Ohio Livestock Coalition found out it may be impossible to pacify HSUS.
What does ‘socially just’ agriculture mean?
Society currently expects three things from farmers. First, produce high quality and safe food. Second, protect the environment. Third, treat farm animals humanely. But some still clamor that's not enough.
Weather volatile, grain market stagnant
In the nearly two weeks since the USDA's Planting Intentions Report release, we have seen corn prices decline and soybean prices make small gains. Part of the confusion in the corn is that there was no surprise.
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board moves ahead with plans
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board tentatively set its first meeting for April 27.
2010 Equine Affaire brings education to horse lovers
The Equine Affaire offers something for every horse breed.
Thank a dairyman. Now. Today.
Blessed are those producing our food. Their resilience is unequaled; their patience, admirable. To me, they are a blessed mystery.
Last year was arguably...
Lancaster Co. bulls high sellers at sale
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Top-indexing Angus bulls, consigned by Ed and Ryan Dunkelberger of Centre Hall, Centre County, and Larry and Barbara Weaver of New...
Pa. farm program protects more land
HARRISBURG, Ohio -- Pennsylvania's nation-leading farmland preservation program recently expanded to safeguard an additional 1,722 acres on 18 farms.The latest farms approved by the...
Feds: No tolls on I-80 in Pa.
Interstate 80 is one of the main trucking thoroughfares in the state and is used by many agricultural businesses.
Corn rot woe could persist this spring
WOOSTER, Ohio -- With corn still in the bins and spring bringing warmer temperatures, growers may not be out of the woods just yet...
