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Parrish hog swap caseODA officially suspends hog judge
SALEM, Ohio – The state has had the final word against Howard Parrish, the nationally known hog breeder, judge and auctioneer accused of sparing his granddaughter’s prize-winning porker from the slaughterhouse.
A new generation learns the hard way
Does the word “relief” bring anything special to your mind except a slogan for an anti-acid? Probably not, unless you grew up in the Great Depression, and there are getting to be fewer of us as the years fly by. “Relief” was a government program to assist jobless families whose savings were gone, whose homes
Dairy checkoff decision reversed
Three federal judges sided with a Pennsylvania couple last week and declared the dairy checkoff unconstitutional.
Enjoying some new adventures in nature
Julie Geiss and her family visit Swallow Falls State Park in Garrett County, Maryland.
It’s going to be a long winter
Alan Guebert talks politics as yet another government shutdown looms a week before Thanksgiving.
US dairy consolidation likely to continue down the road
Dairy farm consolidations will likely continue with emphasis on improving efficiency while meeting the demands of consumers and improving sustainability.
Changes to SNAP defy logic
Alan Guebert offers insight into the proposed rule changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that will remove around 3.7 million recipients.
Think About It: In My Father’s House
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself. That where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:2-3.)
Ohio Poultry Association honors individuals, farms for dedication
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Poultry Association honored its 2013 award recipients April 5 at the organization’s annual banquet in Columbus. These awards recognize businesses, farms and individuals who have made significant contributions to Ohio’s egg, chicken and turkey sectors. Awards and recipients at the 28th Annual Banquet included: Industry Partner Award: Ohio Soybean Council. The
More crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans
COLUMBUS — Cheaper seed and lucrative premiums are driving more crop producers to plant non-genetically modified soybeans this year. U.S. soybean production is 95 percent dominated by genetically modified Round Up Ready soybeans. Trend However, a small percentage of that crop — perhaps 5 percent — will be planted to non-GM soybeans and the trend
