Yearly Archives: 2000
Hazard A Guess – Week of Dec. 28, 2000
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Read It Again – Week of Dec. 28, 2000
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
American pottery comes of age in 1876
After the 1876 Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia American artisans began to develop true American styles, especially in art forms. Greater progress was evident after 1876 than in the two centuries prior.
USDA confirms dairy market loss payments
Recently approved Dairy Market Loss Assistance Payments will be made starting this week.
Tractor certification course offered in Medina County
Medina County 4-H will present a six-class tractor certification course Jan. 13 through Feb. 17for those 14-16 who will be operating a tractor over 20-horse power.
Pork checkoff ballots reviewed
USDA announced last week that 2,000 pork checkoff referendum ballots initially declared invalid will be reviewed again at the county level to determine whether they can be counted.
Heat with propane or shelled corn?
Dennis Buffington, professor of agricultural at Penn State, studies when to consider heating by burning corn.
Funding available to eligible Pa. farmers
The Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Plan Grant Implementation Program is accepting applications until Dec. 29.
From papyri pages to the King James
Bible texts from the 1st century through the Kings James version of 1611 showcase some of the milestones of its earliest history on exhibit at the University of Michigan.
Final organic product standards released
After months of work and 300,000 public comments, USDA has released national standards for organically grown products.
