EEE season in Michigan still active; three horses infected
Last week the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced two new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses in southwestern Lower Michigan.
Moisture coming to Southern wheat growers after dry year
Wheat growers in the Southern Corn Belt approaching the winter wheat planting season are facing the same challenges as corn and soybean producers: Lower global commodity prices and steady crop input costs.
Avian flu, Seneca Valley virus info on BOAH meeting agenda
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is living up to its name this year as it works to keep track – and members apprised – of existing and emerging animal diseases, particularly when it comes to livestock.
Rural motorists should watch out for large farm equipment
Those of us who use rural roads have a special responsibility to look out for those who are hurrying to get their crops out of the fields this harvest season.
Scientific studies critical to establishing product safety
Science plays an increasingly important role in modern society. Without scientific research, we would not have the conveniences that we have come to depend on to carry out our daily tasks.
The recent history of the third most powerful constitutional office in the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, is so checkered that you have to seriously question the background of anyone who seeks it.
Farmer gives Indiana students the lowdown on modern hogs
Growing up on a dairy farm in central Ohio, Meggie Foster’s only thought about pigs was that she liked bacon. Now she is a hog farmer and a spokesperson for the modern pork industry.
