Monthly Archives: January 2008
Which came first, the egg or its demand?
MANHATTAN, Kan. - In his work as a poultry specialist with Kansas State University Research and Extension, Scott Beyer often fields questions about eggs and nutrition, but recently, another topic has been popping up.
Ohio’s isn’t that Charlie Wilson
WASHINGTON - The movie Charlie Wilson's War, which opened recently, is being reviewed by some as "rollicking political fun" and has absolutely nothing to do with
Mercer County bull takes top prize at 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show
Ferguson backers create petition
SALEM, Ohio - Individuals supporting Geauga County 4-H'ers Lindsey and Christen Ferguson are circulating an online petition, hoping enough electronic signatures will encourage the Geauga County fair board to change its mind.
Farm Show champs bring big bucks
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Washington County 4-H'er Lexie Matthews, cashed in her grand champion Junior Market Steer, selling for $15,000 during the Sale of Champions at the 2008
Champion steers picked at Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Lexie Matthews, a Washington County local, rose above stiff competition to win the grand champion market steer banner at the 2008
Beaver Co. woman honored at farm show
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff recognized Geri Moore of Hookstown, Beaver County, as the winner of the Farm Show Service Award at the 2008
Apply manure carefully during winter
During the past several years, manure nutrient recycling has come under scrutiny, particularly when applied on frozen or snow-covered ground.
2007 corn crop one for record books
WASHINGTON - The 2007 U.S. corn crop set a new record for acres planted and harvested, with 13.1 billion bushels of production eclipsing the previous high, set in 2004, of 11.
From pod to printer: Office puts soybeans to work
SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio Soybean Association plan to move across town next week, into a brand new building built, literally, from the ground up.