Ohio livestock barn fires occurring at higher rate
Last summer 5,000 pigs perished in a fire that completely destroyed a hog farm near Good Hope in Fayette County. In November, a three-alarm fire at Trillium Farms in western Licking County destroyed a pullet barn and killed 100,000 young hens in egg production.
2 studies tie need for altered food production to health, environment
According to two new studies from The Lancet, a leading medical journal, red meat and dairy should be greatly reduced to protect both individuals and the environment. The two studies, released in January, said these are partially responsible for obesity, under-nutrition and climate change, and one of the biggest threats to the world population.
Ag’s work goes on even in a shutdown – in some places
Another potential federal government shutdown is possible this Friday, despite the longest in U.S. history ending weeks ago. While President Trump and Democrats in Congress face off over southern border security measures, federal employees are preparing for being out of work again.
