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Shortage of beef leads producers to expand herds
LAFAYTTE, Ind. — U.S. beef producers have started the early stages of herd expansion as beef supplies remain very short, says Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt. Beef cow numbers have dropped by 9 percent, or 3 million head, since 2007. They dropped by 3 percent in 2011 alone, meaning a smaller calf crop in
Ohio: the new veganist state
Editor: On January 6, 2011, the last day of Teddy Strickland, he signed the ban on exotic animals in Ohio to fulfill his backroom deal with Humane Society of the United States and Ohio Farm Bureau. The sellout was with poultry, swine, veal, dog breeders and the exotic animal industry in Ohio. Mr. Ex-Governor Strickland
Gaming in Pa. stimulates horse racing industry
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s racing industry has benefited from the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said recently, citing an increase in the value of the equine industry and the creation of thousands of jobs during a presentation to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Gov. Edward G. Rendell signed Act
Ashland County Fair results
Sept. 23 and 24, 2010 STEERS Grand champion: Nathan Keener Bid: $6.85/pound Weight: 1,296 pounds Buyer: Debbie and Zane Gross Reserve champion: Colton Hickey Bid: $3/pound Weight: 1,339 pounds Buyer: Sorellas II Restaurant Champion baby beef: Bobbi Jo Litten Bid: $3.75/pound Weight: 1,360 pounds Buyer: Fin, Feather & Fur Reserve champion baby beef: Shelby White
Sen. Wilson: Issue 2 makes sense, vote yes
Editor: As someone who grew up down the road from a dairy farm in Belmont County, I have great respect for Ohio’s farmers. If you ever need a straight forward answer to a question, just ask a farmer. You can count on folks who work hard and play by the rules to have a lot
No offense: Just bringing awareness
Hi again, Apparently I didn’t offend anyone with last week’s article as I didn’t receive a pink slip. Yet! However, I am not delusional enough to believe that mentioning the disposition of varmints isn’t offensive to some people. Awareness is important. I received an e-mail the other day showing an ad taken out in a
Department of Agriculture production forecast indicates stronger exports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released a corrected U.S. Crop Production report Oct. 28. Supply and demand The department also issued an abbreviated global supply and demand report to reflect the revisions and is now projecting the 2008/2009 corn harvest at 12.03 billion bushels, down 167 million bushels from
A roundup of FFA news for Aug. 21, 2008
ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA chapter held its monthly meeting Aug. 12. All officers and several advisers attended. Members discussed the Grange fair booth, new students, and fruit sale prizes. The next meeting is 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Marlington Horticulture Building. Guests are welcome. * * * CRESTON, Ohio — Norwayne FFA members
First West Nile mosquito found in Luzerne County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — State officials reported June 13 the first mosquito sample of 2008, to test positive for the West Nile Virus and reminded residents of precautions to lessen the chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito. The positive sample was found in West Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County, in the northeastern portion of the
The real reasons we ignore hearing loss
ST. LOUIS — Hearing loss leads to divorce? Maybe not, but it really does negatively impact your relationships. A recent survey, conducted by Energizer Battery, found nearly half of the respondents feel that their marriage has suffered because of their spouse’s hearing loss. The survey polled men and women 44 to 62. Findings Key survey
