Hay, whether in the form of high nutrition alfalfa in the United States or roadside grass in some parts of the world, is harvested and stored for winter animal feed. A man with a fork fed the hay from a pickup into the machine while yet another drove the tractor. In 1953 a truly landmark event took place in the raising of hay on the farm: UW-Madison released Vernal, a hybrid alfalfa (the result of cross breeding 11 parental clones) that was winter hardy, bacterial wilt resistant, high...

Boggs said soil and water conservation districts should stand up to the few problem producers, adding that it is those operators that make it tough for all livestock farmers. Boggs said to lessen manure runoff problems, the ODA plans to create a memorandum of understanding between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and ODA that would allow the ODA to better target problem producers and work with legislators on the issue. Boggs said to lessen manure runoff problems, the ODA...

Doane urges pet owners to exercise caution when they handle this pet food because there may be a risk of exposure to Salmonella. They are advised to thoroughly wash their hands after handling this pet food. However, Diane has not confirmed presence of this pathogen in the dog food, according to the recall state by the company. The recalled dog food is described as follows, cited from the recall statement by the company: Doane Pet Care offers a full refund to those consumers who return the...

Home:News:News:All News Stories All News Stories Pet food recall leaves concern for quality food - Canine Corner By: Gus marnel 06/08/2007 Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly Dear Gus, With all the recent recalls of dog and pet food, would you have any suggestions on feeding our dogs? Barbara S. Home:News:News:All News Stories All News Stories Pet food recall leaves concern for quality food - Canine Corner By: Gus marnel 06/08/2007 Email to a friendPost a...

The army worm infestation is getting all the attention, but it was the Easter freeze that's hit hay and forage hard, said hay and forage market reporter Tony Hancock. Because farmers are pasturing their livestock now rather than feeding hay, hay prices on the state level haven't been updated since late last year, he said. Damage to orchards and vineyards drew attention during the freeze, but Raines and other farmers discovered important forage crops were damaged, as well. But army worms...