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American Farm Bureau leader: It’s a new world for agriculture
American Farm Bureau president tells Ohioans it’s an exciting, yet challenging, time to be in agriculture.
Satisfaction in growing a seed
The Pumpkin Patch at Valley Bend Farm in Marshall County, West Virginia, is owned by Betty Hickey, a 2017 Women in Agriculture award winner.
Cattle prices ride the recovery upward
URBANA, Ill. — A host of economic indicators suggest that the recession has ended — with more positive than negative signs for the U.S. and the world economies — signaling a recovery for the cattle industry as well. “Unfortunately the beef industry rode the recession downward. So far this year, through the month of September,
Broadview Farm: Continuing the family tradition of conservation
Practicing soil and water conservation on their land isn’t a whim for farmers Jerry and Lori Dickerhoof, it’s a commitment and a tradition.
Prayer needed now
I arose early this morning, plugged in the coffee pot, turned on the morning news, poured a cup of coffee and then I realized just how fortunate I really am. The newsman was quite discouraging, as he reported the many losses due to the storms and flood damage along the East Coast. He then reported
Government, industry officials hopeful for future of ag
ROCK SPRINGS, Pa. — Despite the struggles in the dairy industry and difficult economic times, government officials and Penn State’s leaders remain hopeful about the future of agriculture. About 700 agricultural producers and professionals gathered during Ag Progress Days for the Government and Industry Luncheon Aug. 19.
Window to the Past
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about her sense of belonging during bicentennial celebration.
WTO slides into a vacuum, EU slides into nationalism
Alan Guebert discusses the World Trade Organization’s latest ministerial and how the lack of decisions on trade rules has weakened international markets.
Checkoff targets mommy bloggers
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The checkoff has been building and implementing a comprehensive marketing effort to help build demand for beef among retailers, foodservice operators, reporters and consumers despite current economic conditions. This plan not only addresses the current economy, but also the resurgence of in-home cooking and somewhat weaker overall sales of cuts from the
Star Trek inspires new spacecraft
By DAUNA COULTER HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — “Standard orbit, Mr. Sulu.” Captain Kirk barks out the order with such confidence. He knows the USS Enterprise can slip in and out of planetary orbits with ease. But it’s only easy in the realm of science fiction. In the real world, such maneuvers have been impossible — until
