Monthly Archives: March 2011
Free webinar offers organic weed control tips
COLUMBUS — The Countryside Conservancy and the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association are coordinating an online webinar, “Effective Weed Management Strategies for Your...
Webinars teach responsible use of antibiotics in farm animals
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Ag industry produces the safest food in the world. However, drug residues in beef are drawing increased scrutiny from the...
Governor’s budget would slash Penn State Extension, ag research by half
By DARRIN YOUKERContributing WriterHARRISBURG, Pa. -- If cuts in the proposed Pennsylvania budget stand, Cooperative Extension programs across the state could radically change. Gov....
Grain markets: The party’s getting old in Chicago
Factors outside markets seemed to be helping grain prices: the weak dollar, the high crude price, the Libyan situation were all cited as reasons for high prices. And now, the focus of the world is on Japan and the catastrophe there.
Economists deliver 2010 agricultural economic baseline to U.S. congress
WASHINGTON -- Food prices could increase by more than 4 percent in 2011 as the farm sector recovers from a sharp downturn in the...
We want your dessert recipes!
Farm and Dairy is busy compiling recipes for its newest cookbook. This time, we're focusing on the sweet stuff -- the good stuff. The...
Men’s Rally in the Valley conference slated for May 7
YOUNGSTOWN -- Planners of the Men's Rally in the Valley, a Christian men's conference that debuted in 2010, have scheduled the 2011 Men's Rally...
Bioenergy, bioproducts project offers opportunities for Ohio teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University is taking part in a multi-state project offering teachers training and toolkits to prepare students for careers in...
Ohio board’s veal standard drawing lots of comments
Comment period continues through March 15.
Reader: Does Gov. Kasich get it?
Editor:
Does Gov. Kasich get it? It's a question many animal owners are asking themselves right now. We're not just talking exotics, we're talking about...
