Monthly Archives: November 2001
National Biodiesel Board claims Penn State wrong
They dispute there is a major difference between soy-diesel and biodiesel. Soydiesel is simply a name that was formerly used for what is called "biodiesel" today.
Missouri pork farms settle violations
Two pork mega-farms agree to spend up to $50 million to clean up their acts and end legal action against them.
McCormick tractors return to U.S. market
McCormick Tractors International, headquartered in the United Kingdom, and Vermeer Manufacturing Company have formed an alliance to market the McCormick tractor line in the United States.
Ligonier Valley Historical Society has Festival of Lights
The festival will include 42 trees and 15 wreaths decorated by local families, businesses and groups.
IFO conference to include event for women in ag
Innovative Farmers of Ohio will hold its 9th annual conference, "Digging In: Cultivating Healthy Soils and Healthy Profits" Jan. 25-26 at the Procter Center in London, Ohio.
Hunting and ‘managing’ wildlife is misguided
A Cleveland reader calls for the state to assume responsibility for their misguided wildlife management policies that preserve hunting at the expense of nonhunters.
Historic Sebring homes open for society holiday tour
The Dec. 8 Sebring Historical Society tour features the homes of Michael and Esther Lepsesty, Hal and Pat Kelley, and Edward and Janet Slusser.
Extra cost of Bt corn may not yield higher returns
According to a Purdue ag economist, farmers at the eastern end of the nation's Corn Belt are less likely to recover the cost of planting Bt seed.
Dairy groups don’t support Leahy’s idea
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy is pushing a national dairy price policy that includes national pooling and a national Class I price floor.
Case lawn mower brings $1,500
Dave Gill's Nov. 17 auction of the estate of Helen Best had 200 registered bidders.
