Yearly Archives: 2011
Ag services bolster Cargill earnings
MINNEAPOLIS -- Cargill reported $404 million in earnings in the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter ended May 31, a 7 percent decrease from $435 million in the same period a year ago.
For first time, corn will supply more ethanol plants than feed farm animals
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- More corn will fuel U.S. gas tanks in the coming year than will feed U.S. livestock and poultry. Amid cuts to...
EPA awards grants for projects in Great Lakes basin
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded organizations, agencies and universities working in Ohio $4,508,572 in grants under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Scenes from Lawrence County Fair antique tractor pull
They might not have had the roar of the modern pulling tractors, but these antique tractors can still get the job done.
Lawrence County Fair livestock sale spotlights 4-H, FFA youth
Lawrence County (Pa.) 4-H and FFA'ers wrapped up their market livestock projects at the annual livestock sale Aug. 20.
Select substances gain additional life in national organic foods production
WASHINGTON — The National Organic Program published a final rule Aug. 3 continuing the use of 12 substances in organic production and handling that...
The economy: Are consumers still calling the shots?
The loss of consumer wealth and the continued weakness in the housing market are big factors behind the slow economy.
Obama announces details of heavy-duty vehicles fuel efficiency standards program
WASHINGTON -- Recently President Obama met with industry officials to discuss the fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses and other heavy duty vehicles.
Ohio: Licking County barn fires ruled arson
Fire marshal's office says arson is the cause. Hope may lie in evidence secured from video security camera.
Vacation With Us… Howenstine
Alan and Nancy Howenstine of Alliance, Ohio, stopped at Indiana Dunes with Farm and Dairy. They were traveling with Joyce and Bob Stallsmith of Salem, Ohio, en route to visit the Stallsmith’s children and grandchildren in Chicago.
