Farm Industry News

03/28/2012 - Beware: Bugs to Hit Farms in Full Force
For farmers, this year’s unusual winter weather pattern means earlier-emerging and more plentiful insect pests.

03/26/2012 - Program Gives Women Farmers Ag-business Training
Annie’s Project equips farm women to develop a business plan using a practical online curriculum.

03/23/2012 - Horse Community Helps Kentucky Tornado Victims
The Kentucky Horse Council is providing support to horse owners affected by late-February tornadoes in Kentucky and Indiana.

03/21/2012 - Career Question: Ag Degree or Non-ag Degree?
Recent conflicting reports put careers in agriculture at both ends of the employment spectrum.

03/19/2012 - Egg Producers Push for Layer-hen Regs
A House bill would increase living-condition standards for layer hens on large-scale farms, though many agriculture organizations argue it’s not enough.

03/14/2012 - Health-minded Farmers’ Markets
Hospital-hosted farmers’ markets offer an alternative revenue source for farmers while playing a role in public health and health education.

03/12/2012 - Recall: Nutrena Goat Pellets
Unlabeled ingredient in Nutrena Naturewise Goat Pellets is not approved for lactating goats.

03/09/2012 - Top 5 Rural-development Issues Facing Hobby Farmers in 2012
If you think growing tomatoes and managing your herd is tough, take a look at these hurdles faced by farmers across the U.S.

03/07/2012 - USDA Encourages Local-food Initiatives
“Local food” is the buzz phrase this season with two USDA projects helping to support local food systems.

03/05/2012 - Recall: Kountry Buffet Horse Feed
Two batches of Kountry Buffet 14-percent horse feed are being recalled on suspicion of toxic levels of monensin sodium.

03/02/2012 - USDA Citrus Campaign Expands Awareness Efforts
In the fight to stop the spread of citrus diseases, the USDA has updated its Save Our Citrus campaign and expanded to Spanish-speaking communities.

02/28/2012 - Child Labor Law Revisions Could Disrupt Family Farms
Children younger than 16 working on their incorporated family farms might not be able to do so if updates to farm youth-labor laws are passed.

02/24/2012 - 6 Million Bats Fallen Victim to White-nose Syndrome
No hope in sight for controlling the widespread fungus infecting a pal to American farms—the bat.

02/21/2012 - Farm Bill Update: Time to Weigh In
What do farmers want? A Farm Bill. When do they want it? This year.

02/17/2012 - Examine Bulls Before Spring Breeding
For farmers who raise bulls for breeding, a physical exam performed by a veterinarian can help eliminate problems during breeding season.

02/14/2012 - Time to Control Feral Pigs
As feral pigs scavenge for food between New Year’s and spring, farmers can act to control these animals on their property.