Yearly Archives: 2014
Spring forward to save energy? Not so fast…
When the time comes, people around the world turn their clocks an hour ahead come the springtime and turn them back again when autumn arrives. This is because of daylight saving time, an idea first introduced centuries ago by Benjamin Franklin.
Checkoff-funded grant gives culinary students a look at today’s veal
Veal sizzled in the culinary classroom of Monroe Career and Technology Institute (MCTI) in Bartonsville, Pa., Feb. 24.
‘CSI River Otters:’ Animal forensics, DNA used to estimate population
The restoration of Pennsylvania's river-otter population has been, by all accounts, a great success, and a study being conducted by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will soon quantify the accomplishment by yielding population information.
OCM explains its dislike of ‘industrial ag,’ trust in HSUS
Members of Organization for Competitive Markets recently made a visit to Ohio, explaining their market vision and alliance with HSUS.
Beef checkoff: OCM, NCBA at ‘opposite ends of the table’
Organization for Competitive Markets visited Ohio Feb. 25, criticizing the beef checkoff and industrial agriculture.
Huge food show in Dubai is opportunity to showcase U.S. beef
WASHINGTON -- A dozen leaders of state and national agriculture organizations from around the United States visited the Middle East and Europe through a...
Expect more fish kills after this winter
Is this year's winter weather setting ponds up for massive fish kills? The answer is probably yes.
Most ponds could be subject to possible fish...
New farm bill gives farmers new options for risk management
The 2014 farm bill gives farm operators and landowners the choice among fixed price supports (PLC) and county- or farm-level revenue coverage (ARC). Although still early, some general conclusions about the programs can be reached.
U.S. exported less ag equipment in 2013
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Exports of U.S. agricultural equipment dropped 6 percent in 2013 compared to the previous year for a total of $12 billion...
How to prevent snow-related roof collapses
Some basic steps to protecting your farm building rooves from snow damage.
