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Guide gives farmers insight into new methods

August 3, 2006

WASHINGTON - Farmers and ranchers seeking to learn more about the best agricultural systems will find many ideas in the new free publication 2006/07 SARE Highlights.

Eminent domain denied in Ohio

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August 3, 2006

COLUMBUS - Ohio property owners breathed a sigh of relief July 26 when the state Supreme Court voted unanimously to stop the city of Norwood in Hamilton County from taking private homes to make way for a development complex.

Dairies compete at district show

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August 3, 2006

CANFIELD, Ohio - Rohaven Orion Katy, a 4-year-old shown by Robert Haskins and family, took grand champion honors in the open show at the 2006 Northeast Ohio District Holstein Show.

Cattle industry looks vulnerable

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August 3, 2006

URBANA, Ill. - Cattle producers are continuing a slow expansion of brood cow numbers, but rapid movement of calves into feedlots due to depleted pastures means lower finished cattle prices are likely, said a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist.

We’re still here: Polcen’s cows visit Summit Co. Fair

Andrea Zippay -

August 3, 2006

TALLMADGE, Ohio - There's only six head in his entire herd - and the herd is merely a hobby these days - but Jim Polcen still washes them and hauls them and shows them at the Summit County Fair.