Monthly Archives: July 2012
Codex approves international standards for ractopamine
A U.N. commission has approved an international standard for the veterinary drug ractopamine, a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs.
WTO ruling upholds country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork
A WTO ruling has upheld the legitimacy of country-of-origin labeling and the guiding principles behind the rule.
Easy to take bees’ work for granted
Bees play a large part in our farming world, but their work is needed everywhere.
Who invented the motorcycle? Well, let’s see…
After supper on a recent hot Saturday night, I was sitting on my front porch nursing a cold glass of Pinot Grigio and watching...
‘Free markets’ really aren’t free
If there’s no such thing as a free lunch — and there isn’t: even the United States Department of Agriculture’s “free” National School Lunch...
Take heed of important deadlines approaching
Hello again!Today I want to remind you of several important FSA program deadlines. ACRE production Producers that participated in the ACRE farm program for...
Should you consider an ag district?
Enrolling in an agricultural district makes sense for Ohio farmers to consider. It is a program that provides protections, doesn't cost anything to apply, and the application form is simple to complete.
Don’t develop nature deficit disorder
It was way back in 1994 that I can account for an "aha!" moment that defined just how I would continue to plan the...
Pray and believe
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone...
Ohio winery has competitive edge
County's first winery makes best of rural, hilly location.
