Yearly Archives: 2012
Scientists use new method to help reduce piglet mortality
WASHINGTON -- To help increase the survival of newborn piglets, USDA scientists have developed a new method that predicts animals' mortality and nursing ability....
AgBiz Masters Scholarships open for dairy, specialty crop farmers
MECHANICSBURG - Dairy and specialty crop farmers have special scholarship opportunities this fall for AgBiz Masters, the nationally-recognized, award-winning learning series for young and...
Saving seeds over winter
Saving seeds over winter can be easy. Here's how.
Isolated rainfall has big impact on region’s corn and soybean yields
The consensus in Ohio and Pennsylvania is that grain crop yields may be down, but it could have been a lot worse when to compared to other Midwestern states.
Shale energy community education workshop planned for Nov. 10
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is hosting a community education workshop on shale energy development Nov. 10.
"Shale and You: A Workshop for...
ATI dedicates beef cattle handling facility designed by Temple Grandin
Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institude dedicated a new, state-of-the-art beef cattle handling facility.
Farm Bureaus join W.Va. grower’s lawsuit against EPA discharge rule
American Farm Bureau and West Virginia Farm Bureau granted intervenor status in court case involving poultry grower and the EPA.
January event is produce industry’s key conference and marketplace
SANDUSKY, Ohio — More than 40 educational sessions, a 100-booth trade show will be showcased under one roof when the Ohio Produce Growers and...
Senator receives Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- State Sen. Mike Waugh of Shrewsbury Township, York County, received the Pennsylvania Livestock Association Hall of Fame Award during the opening...
America’s farm co-ops set records in 2011 for sales and income
WASHINGTON — Farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record sales and income in 2011, surpassing the previous record sales year of 2008 by...
