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Bush names Johanns to be new ag secretary
WASHINGTON – The president nominated Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns as the country’s next secretary of agriculture.
Auctioneer Richard L. Fowler died Nov. 5
Well-known livestock auctioneer Dick Fowler passed away Nov. 5 at his home in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Apple butter festival slated for Historic Roscoe Village
The 32nd annual Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival Oct. 19-21 offers fun and entertainment for all ages with a craft show, demonstrations, special appearances by Johnny Appleseed, and a variety of contests.
American Soybean Association seeks scholarship applicants
The American Soybean Association wants to honor an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture by giving them a scholarship.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 16, 2017
Cecil 4-H will be holding its first meeting for the year Feb. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cecil Volunteer Fire Hall.
Ways to save on car, home insurance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Comparison shopping and taking advantage of multiple policy discounts are among the ways to save on an important household risk management tool: insurance. “Insurance is important for financial security,” said Laura Connerly, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Without it, one accident can destroy your most
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 9, 2012:
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — The West Holmes FFA is holding its second annual strawberry sale through Feb. 28. The strawberries are sold by the quart, half flat and full flat and will be delivered the week of March 12. Contact the West Holmes FFA at 330-674-6085 and ask for the AG department. The West Holmes FFA
New book completes pasture-based livestock production series
ITHACA, N.Y. — The fourth and final book in the pasture-based livestock production series, Animal Production Systems for Pasture-Based Livestock Production, NRAES-171, is available through NRAES. This new book closely examines the nutritional requirements and special health needs of grazing and browsing animals — including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats and horses — and
Dope busted for transporting marijuana
Man from British Columbia arrested for hauling drugs in cattle trailer SUMAS, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Sumas port of entry seized 1,746 pounds of high grade marijuana concealed within the floors of a cattle trailer on Feb. 17 and arrested Edwin Roy Fuller, 39, of Langley, British Columbia. Fuller,
Mega farm flaws
Mega dairies cannot exist without cheap labor and the exploitation of the environment.
