Monthly Archives: February 2005
ODA equine disease discovery awaits patent
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - It began shortly after the new year in 2003 and by March, more than a dozen horses at the University of Findlay stables were dead.
Corn hybrid success subject to weather
COLUMBUS - Near-perfect growing conditions in 2004 has landed another year of exceptional results for corn hybrids evaluated in the Ohio State University
BSE in goat confirmed in France
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A panel of European scientists confirmed a suspected case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in a 2-year-old goat slaughtered in France in 2002.
2004 beans and corn set new highs
WASHINGTON - Corn for grain production in 2004 is estimated at 11.8 billion bushels, up 17 percent from the 10.
SOYBEAN RUST: How should you plan for it?
SALEM, Ohio - Farmers may not be gearing up for harvesting season, planting season or tilling season yet, but they are in the middle of "planning" season.
Fancy onion attracts growers
SALEM, Ohio - Brand names are a powerful thing. Think Cadillac, Rolex, Godiva.
Each exudes class, intrigue and glitz.
CLOTH AND STONE: Perfect horse sense
KENSINGTON, Ohio - Last year at this time, horse trainer Sue Hines had two big problems.
One was a slippery, smeary, muddy pasture.
Cloth and stone: Geotextile fabric, rock layers build solid heavy use pad reputation
SALEM, Ohio - Heavy use pads do what their name suggests: protect heavily used areas. They can reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and improve aesthetics around the farm.
CLOTH AND STONE: A cowman’s hired hand
EAST ROCHESTER, Ohio - Mark Kohler, in fringed leather chaps and a crumpled felt cowboy hat, strides through his cowherd looking for the mommas with the biggest bellies.