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I coulda’ been a contender
Rare is the new year that begins without me wondering how I took a wrong turn on the road of life and became a writer rather than a highly paid, universally respected, heaven-bound meatpacking executive. Of course it wasn’t my fault; my farming parents bear complete responsibility. Great shortcoming I mention this great shortcoming on
New invasive pest threatens corn growers in Pennsylvania
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new invasive pest recently found in Pennsylvania could mean serious losses to corn growers in the state. Western bean cutworm was first trapped in July 2009 in Erie and Lycoming counties and has also been found recently in low numbers in Forest, Clarion, Washington, Franklin and Tioga counties, said John
Spending another spring raising bottle lamb babies
Having bottle lambs means getting up early and going to bed late. But Eliza Blue is still captivated by the labor-intensive process.
Something to chew on
Learn more about why rumination of dairy cows is important.
Picture for beef exports still unclear
AMARILLO, Texas – Trying to predict the future for U.S. beef exports is, at best, a murky proposition.
Business Profile: Wind Turbines of Ohio
SALEM, Ohio — Wind Turbines of Ohio LLC, located in Salem, Ohio, is the exclusive dealer of the Skystream wind turbines for eastern Ohio, offering sales and installation. After researching renewable energy and noticing the increasing costs, owners Greg and Mary Courtney realized they needed a more economical way of producing energy. They invested in
Scotland tour concludes with impressive livestock auction rings
The International Farm Management Congress study tour of agriculture in Scotland ended at the Thainstone Agriculture Center.
Reclaimed strip mines are a perfect place to unplug
Former strip mine lands owned by the state of Ohio provide opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, birding and camping. Discover where to plan a trip.
Shale gas production a ‘revolution’
The overall size of recoverable gas reserves continues to increase and the pace of production growth is accelerating, according to a new report.
Come on, let’s redo payment limits
In a surprisingly move, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns offered three reforms in his Jan. 31 farm bill proposal to fence rich farmers from the farm program payment trough.
