Monthly Archives: August 2012
FDA approves Pulmotil and Rumensin combo
GREENFIELD, Ind. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the combination feeding of Pulmotil, an in-feed bovine respiratory disease (BRD)...
Experts: 89 million people medically uninsured during 2004 to 2007
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Eighty-nine million Americans were without health insurance for at least one month during the period from 2004 to 2007, and...
Ag department honors farm families
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. -- Agriculture Secretary George Greig recognized five farm families who have been working their farms for more than a century Aug....
Drought 2012: Dry weather, hot grain markets hang on
The drought weather market of 2012 has continued, with emphasis shifting back to soybeans once again. Last week, we made new highs in corn,...
Officials find no Asian carp in western Lake Erie
SANDUSKY, Ohio — After a week of intensive electrofishing and gill netting activities in Sandusky Bay, Maumee Bay and their main tributaries, officials have...
Wayne County Farm Bureau ODA director: Agriculture is big deal
SMITHVILLE, Ohio — David Daniels is passionate about keeping Ohio agriculture a strong industry. “Ohio agriculture is a $105 billion industry,” said Daniels, director...
I don’t care if they aren’t cool, I love white walls
It was a hot night a few weeks ago and, after a supper of corn on the cob and sweet Nancy's delicious Swiss steak,...
Ethanol waiver gains more attention after decreased yield projections
Renewable Fuel Standard draws attention amid record crop prices, low supply.
Woodland owners invited to storm damage workshop
ZANESVILLE, Ohio -- Storms are one way in which Mother Nature practices forestry. However, it is difficult for many of us to view the...
Resistance found in weeds could limit herbicide’s future usefulness
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Even as crops resistant to 2,4-D herbicide are being developed, populations of weeds are also developing a resistance. A 2,4-D-resistant variety...
