EAST LANSING, Mich. —- Chinese officials have tapped Michigan State University’s preeminent turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer’s Olympics in Beijing National Stadium.
The MSU team, lead by professor John “Trey” Rogers, gained prominence by first introducing portable turf at the 1994 World Cup at the Pontiac Silverdome — […]
WASHINGTON — Can consumers and farmers come to the table to discuss animal care and welfare down on the farm?
The American Farm Bureau Federation hopes so.
To address consumer concerns about the care provided to farm animals, the American Farm Bureau Federation has launched the Conversations on Animal Care initiative. The goal? Engage consumers in a […]
CASTALIA, Ohio — On July 15, members of Margaretta FFA chapter gathered at Kalie Bodey’s house for a summer meeting, swimming and a cookout. Members had a chance to get to know upcoming freshman and learn a little more about the FFA chapter.
At the meeting, members volunteered to help move benches for the upcoming Cold […]
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Carroll County Beef Club met June 29 at the home of Johnna Mangun. Members discussed barns and mulch for the fair, the booth, and elected committees for barn and booth duty.
Members also put together care packages for overseas troops.
The club will meet again after the fair.
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KILGORE, Ohio — The […]
This photo, snapped by Judy Crilley, took first place in the 2007 Huff Run Watershed amateur photo contest. The contest is designed to highlight nature in the watershed, which is a small area from Mineral City (easter Tuscarawas County) to state Route 171 (western Carroll County).
A box of Daffin’s chocolate sits within reach of my bed. I want you to know I don’t over-indulge. One chocolate piece a night suffices. I started eating from this box, a two-pound assortment, shortly after receiving it as a birthday gift at the beginning of May. In mid July, I’ve just now moved to […]
Well, Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain, let’s hear it.
Let’s hear your spiels for turning the U.S. economy around.
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
On more than one occasion, I get all hung up on my deadlines, my responsibilities, and my perceived importance in the world.
During these times, which number in the “many” category, you could find me doing one of the following: freaking out, crying, freaking out some more, feeling sorry for myself, getting mad, getting even and […]
Late summer can be an excellent time to establish new forage stands. It is also a good time to seed in bare or thin spots in stands established this spring.
While we can’t control the weather, there are several things we can control that will improve the chances for successful forage stand establishment.
First, apply lime and […]