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Scientists surprised by number of pigs with illnesses on antibiotic-free farms
COLUMBUS — While consumers are increasing demand for pork produced without antibiotics, more of the pigs raised in such conditions carry bacteria and parasites associated with food-borne illnesses, according to a new study. A comparison of swine raised in antibiotic-free and conventional pork production settings revealed that pigs raised outdoors without antibiotics had higher rates
Annual forages can supplement perennial forage production
Livestock producers have many annual forage options to supplement perennial forage production throughout the year to best serve their nutrient needs.
Pennsylvania: Legislature overwhelmingly approves two ag bills; next stop is the governor
The Pennsylvania legislature has made it clear whether or not green houses need to meet state code and who needs a commercial driver’s license when it comes to farms. The next stop is the governor’s office.
Kasich signs Ohio’s ‘dangerous wild animal bill,’ creating new restrictions
Law seeks to regulate private ownership of exotic animals and protect public and animal security.
Taxing shale drilling: Pa. legislation will provide more money for local governments
***Update as of Feb. 14, Pa. Governor Corbett signed the legislation as it was written. The bill now takes effect.*** To check out statements from the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association or the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, just click on the links. SALEM, Ohio — Legislation headed to the governor’s desk will have
Cutting spending on new farm bill would make tiny dent in the deficit
COLUMBIA, Mo. — As discussion develops on writing a 2012 farm bill and in reducing federal budget deficits, there may be talk of cutting farm subsidies. “Defenders of current farm programs can point out that farm program spending is a tiny share of federal expenditures,” said Pat Westhoff, director of the Food and Agriculture Policy
No-till, rotation can limit greenhouse gas emissions from farm fields
Now there’s another reason to consider no-till: air quality.
Stephen Colbert brings unique voice to guest worker program on Capitol Hill
By DANIELLE ALBERTI AND ANDREW POLK Scripps Howard Foundation WASHINGTON — The growing crowd outside the large wooden doors of the House Judiciary Committee milled anxiously as the hour drew near. As the doors swung open, a diverse audience of suited Capitol Hill interns, union members clad in red “Take our jobs” T-shirts, United Farm
Some Pa. counties looking to zoning to provide controls over gas drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale-gas epoch still in its infancy, some experts doubt we have seen one-tenth of what is yet to come and recommend that municipalities brace themselves for rapid change. “People who are not in the Marcellus areas have no clue how big this is going to be,” said Kurt
Many more questions than answers exist in proposed climate change bill
Some say the climate change bill could be as significant to the marketplace as income tax legislation.
