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DuPont: Responsible ag must be a priority to solve world’s food crisis
NEW YORK — DuPont Group Vice President James C. Borel told a special United Nations meeting on the global food crisis May 21 that providing farmers in developing countries access to improved agricultural technologies and farming techniques is critical in addressing the global food crisis. Speaking on behalf of the private sector for the International
New Ohio wildlife program approved
COLUMBUS — According to Ohio’s state executive director for the Farm Service Agency, John Stevenson, USDA has approved Ohio to administer a new conservation project through the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program referred to as State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement. State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement proposals address state and regional high-priority wildlife objectives. Its practices provide
Saving a life: Vets do historic procedures on horse
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Professors at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine performed two procedures on a 23-year-old thoroughbred that saved the horse’s life and set a precedent for the diagnosis and treatment of a kidney tumor.
Michigan farm paying for polluting: EPA, Sierra Club settle with dairy
As part of the settlement, the farm will build and use a retention pond to store contaminated runoff from the dairy for 180 days.
Growers join in effort to make a splash in hydroponics industry
Ohio and Michigan hydroponic growers are joining forces and form Great Lakes Hydroponic Association and Marketing Cooperative – the only association of its kind in the Midwest.
Memories of mom
Judith Sutherland reflects on the recent passing of her mother, the life she lived and the lessons she taught that Judith stores in her heart.
Just say no to Black Friday creep: Don’t go shopping on Thanksgiving
What is it you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving? Family and friends, or saving a buck? Resist shopping on Thanksgiving.
Jefferson County Fair 2009
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions, and see if you’re in a slideshow of photos taken at this year’s Jefferson County Fair.
A new addition: a bouncing baby joy
How does it happen that a tiny 2-pound bundle of energy can take over the world as we know it? Back in July, a tiny little Yorkshire terrier came to be a part of our family.
Farmers need new game plan to retain their share of food dollar
Processor consolidation and rising retail influence has changed the ag ball game.
