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Remote sensing and microbiology used to trace foodborne pathogens
ITHACA, N.Y. — In 2011, an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in cantaloupe led to almost 150 illnesses and 30 deaths. With a spate of recent outbreaks of such foodborne pathogens as Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and L. monocytogenes, the ability to predict where and how these deadly microbes enter the food supply chain could
Ohio’s ag water quality recommendations ‘officially’ announced
COLUMBUS — Directors for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture and Ohio EPA formally announced their recommendations for water quality improvement during a media conference call March 15. The recommendations follow six months of discussions by Ohio’s ag water quality work group, and a month and a half of preparing the final
Kasich at Farm Science Review: Agriculture is base of economic growth
(Scroll down for a video excerpt of the governor’s speech.) LONDON, Ohio — Ohio Gov. John Kasich wants a strong agriculture industry in the state. Because that means a strong economy in general. Speaking Sept. 20 at the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio, Kasich said the Buckeye State is underpinned by an agricultural economy,
EPA approves E15 waiver for newer vehicles
EPA gives (slight) nod to fuel with higher percentage of ethanol, but National Corn Growers Association and other industry groups not happy with limited scope of the waiver.
1913 farmer’s advice still relevant
“In going over my farm records, I note a large increase in the cost of labor, fertilizers, crate material, horses, wagons and travel expense.” — Delbert Utter, 1912 Among the books in my small but growing library stands a tiny publication titled Making Special Crops Pay by Delbert Utter. Its publication date is 1913, and
Some farm activities require a construction storm water permit
Agricultural and silvicultural activities, including, orchards, cultivated crops, pastures, range lands, and forested lands, are exempt from Storm Water Regulations. However, you are required to obtain a permit to build manure storage structures, erect/demolish buildings, or build ponds that are used for anything other than irrigation, and other related construction activities.
Cornell student will live her thesis: Bringing insurance to Kenyan farmers
ITHACA, N.Y. — In the arid, dusty Marsabit region of northern Kenya, most people rely on livestock — for food, milk and income — to survive. So when a drought hits the already desertlike area and plants and animals begin to die, the entire population is at risk of famine. And because northern Kenya experiences
Three barn fires in two weeks; wet hay believed to blame for two of them
Three barns across Ohio have burned in less than a week and a half.
Wind energy makes environmental and economic sense for two producers
AMES, Iowa — In today’s tough economic times, farmers want to make every dollar count. Using a renewable resource such as wind energy can be both environmentally and financially responsible. Two pork producers Two southeast Iowa pork producers are making wind energy work for them. Andy McCall of West Chester has a 7,200-head wean to
Ag groups bypass EPA in effort to get pesticide permitting thrown out
SALEM, Ohio — The American Farm Bureau Federation and CropLife America last week bypassed the Environmental Protection Agency, asking to have the courts review a ruling that would require permits for pesticide use on farms nationwide. In early January, the Cincinnati-based Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals said common farm pesticides are pollutants and will require
