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Antibiotic use helps prevent livestock disease, but farmers must follow label
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Antibiotic use in livestock has been a source of controversy in the United States, but a Purdue University animal scientist said it can be an effective method of disease prevention and treatment when used correctly.
Food defense tool: Find the weak spots in your food chain
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA have created an online tool to help farmers and producers assess and mitigate vulnerabilities in their production processes. The risk assessment tool, called Agriculture CARVER + Shock, is designed to help the food industry at
New farm odor management regulations to take effect Feb. 27
HARRISBURG, Pa. — New regulations to manage odors from newly constructed animal barns and certain other agricultural operations will help minimize the potential for conflicts between neighbors, according to Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. “With increasing development and urban sprawl, Pennsylvanians are moving closer and closer to their farming neighbors,” said Wolff. “These new regulations are
Stumptown Steam Threshers to hold show
NEW ATHENS, Ohio — The Stumptown Steam Threshers Club 46th reunion and show will be Sept. 6-7 at the club’s show grounds. The event opens at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 with a flag raising and playing of the national anthem. The public is invited to view steam traction engines powering an antique saw mill sawing
Look for cheaper egg prices by mid-May
U.S. egg prices are beginning to moderate now that the traditional Easter demand has subsided.
Pocketful of Posies
I telephoned. “I’ll be out to get some more flowers … No Dad, I don’t need any of the yellow old-fashioned roses or purple iris,” I explained, “I just need to get some more tiny violets.
Gadgets Galore
Preparing a quick supper before leaving for work one morning, I stretched toward some shelves Mark put up in our kitchen and set out one of our three crockpots.
Put Me Back In The Saddle, Again
Family life editor Laurie Steeb is ready to get behind the steering wheel of a car. Maybe.
Seeing the world through stained glass
You might say stained glass art has a colored past. Columnist Roy Booth explores its early use.
USDA expands mad cow checks
An enhanced program could detect BSE even if there were only five positive animals in the entire country.
